🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 26: Young Players with Sportivos (feat. Scott Cormack)

In this jam-packed 26th episode of the Go Football Podcast, we sit down with Scott Cormack, founder of Sportivos.co.uk, a trailblazer in grassroots football development across North West England and Central Scotland. Scott has over 20 years of coaching experience — working with everyone from future Premier League stars to a World Cup winner, an Olympic champion, and a European champion.

But here’s the twist: it wasn’t the flashy tricks or viral tekkers that caught his eye — it was the attitude and habits these players built every single day. Now, Scott’s mission is clear: help young players and grassroots coaches develop the same success-focused foundations, through fun, engaging sessions and a franchise model that’s changing the game for local coaching businesses.

🎯 Scott’s offering Go Football Podcast listeners an exclusive 75% off his best-selling Winning the 1vs1 course — visit www.scottcormack.co.uk/winning-the-1vs1

🔥 Plus, be part of the Core 4 Challenge beta programme for coaches ready to ditch endless drills and finally coach with purpose: www.scottcormack.co.uk/core-four-challenge

💥 QUIZ TIME!

Can you guess the World Cup winner, Euros winner, and Premier League stars Scott has worked with? Drop us your answers by email and we’ll shout out the correct ones in a future episode! 🎉

📧 Contact the Go Football Podcast team: gofootballpod@gmail.com

🙌 Huge thanks to Rush Sportswear for kitting us out in their awesome training tops. Looking for your team’s next kit?

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For coaching classes, franchise opportunities, or to connect with Scott directly:

📧 hello@sportivos.co.uk

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🎧 Whether you’re a parent, a coach, or a young baller — this one’s packed with golden insight. Hit play and let’s build better football together.

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🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 25: Rejection in Grassroots Football

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Castbox & more

In Episode 25 of the Go Football Podcast, host Steve dives into one of the toughest but most important topics in grassroots football: dealing with rejection.

Whether you’re a player who didn’t make the squad, a parent watching your child get released, or a coach making tough decisions, rejection is something we all face in football.

From academy release to trial disappointment, being dropped from a Sunday League squad, or just not getting noticed — this episode explores what rejection really feels like, what it teaches us, and most importantly… what happens next.

🔍 In This Episode:

✅ Why rejection happens at all levels – JPL, grassroots, and academies

✅ The impact on young players’ mental health & motivation

✅ Stories of players who bounced back even stronger

✅ What coaches and parents should do when a player is let down

✅ Practical steps to move forward – development, mindset & second chances

✅ Your messages and stories from the grassroots community

🎤 We want to hear from YOU!

Have you or someone at your club dealt with rejection?

💬 Email us your story at gofootballpod@gmail.com or DM us on social media.

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🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 24

"Grassroots Pre-Season: What Really Matters Before the Whistle Blows"

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Go Football Podcast, your trusted voice in grassroots football, hosted by Steve — a coach who’s been in the trenches and knows what makes grassroots tick.

This week, we dive into the pre-season period: the most underrated and misunderstood part of the football calendar. Whether you’re a coach looking to build a team that’s ready for the season, or a player looking to catch a coach’s eye, this episode is loaded with practical insight, personal experience, and real talk from the grassroots level.

⚽️ What This Episode Covers:

🧠 For Coaches:

Pre-season isn’t about the results on the scoreboard — it’s about building the foundations for your team’s success throughout the season. Steve breaks down exactly what coaches should focus on in July and August:

✅ Assessing fitness & sharpness without burning players out

✅ Testing formations, partnerships, and tactical changes

✅ Giving game time to trialists or new signings

✅ Building match fitness and improving decision-making

✅ Spotting the early signs of leaders and team culture

✅ Practising set pieces, transitions, and in-game challenges

Plus, Steve shares lessons from previous episodes, Episode 14 - Fitness in Football & Episode 15 - Tactics vs Basics — all linked to how teams prepare mentally and tactically.

🔥 For Players:

This episode is packed with tips for players who want to stand out in pre-season, especially if they’re:

Joining a new team

Hoping to play more minutes this year

Preparing for trials in grassroots clubs

What coaches are looking for in a player

Here’s what Steve recommends:

⚡ Turn up fit and focused — but don’t overtrain

⚡ Show that you’re coachable: listen, adapt, communicate

⚡ Mindset is a must - be positive and have a good workrate

⚡ Help your teammates, talk, and lead — even if you’re quiet

⚡ Be consistent across friendlies and training — not just one game

Steve also discusses how coaches really judge players, and why some talented kids fall short — while others with the right mentality go far.

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💬 We Want to Hear From You!

Got a pre-season tip, success story, or nightmare? We want to feature your stories in upcoming episodes.

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