In the final episode of Season 1 of Inside The Game, we bring our spring coaching series to a close with a focus on attacking overloads—how clever movement off the ball helps create numerical superiority in key moments. We break down how coaches can recognize the spare player, design high-repetition training activities, and maximize ball-rolling time to sharpen tactical understanding in the final third.

Using insights from top teams like Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024/25 season, we explore how coordinated rotations and third-man runs can unlock organized defenses. You’ll hear coaching strategies on session setup, intervention styles, and what to look for during games and post-match debriefs.

Our guest, Andrew Broadbent, SVP of Steel United and Team Steel, shares how reflection, values-based leadership, and team culture all contribute to long-term development. This episode also highlights our final core value of the season: Respect—not just for teammates and the game, but for the roles and efforts that often go unnoticed.

Whether you're preparing for summer tournaments or planning your next season, this episode is full of practical advice and big-picture thinking. Tune in, reflect, and help us wrap up a successful first season of Inside The Game.

In this episode of Inside The Game, we explore how to coach players through high-pressure moments by focusing on the use of overloads in attacking play. Learn how to help your team recognize and utilize the spare player—an essential tactical concept in the final third and beyond.

We break down practical coaching tips for creating overloads, identifying the spare player in real time, and building confidence under pressure. Whether it’s 3v2 scenarios or manipulating space in transition, this episode offers valuable insight for youth soccer coaches looking to improve decision-making and team structure.

Our guest, Mercy Akide—former World Cup and Olympic athlete—shares her personal experience handling pressure at the highest levels of the game. Mercy discusses how teamwork, preparation, and mindset helped her thrive and how coaches can pass those lessons on to young players.

If you're looking for ways to teach composure, elevate tactical awareness, and promote the core value of Teamwork, this episode is packed with real-world advice and field-tested coaching strategies. Perfect for coaches preparing players for weekend matches or planning overload-based training sessions.

In this episode of Inside The Game, we continue our focus on Final Third play by zooming in on one of soccer’s most thrilling aspects—goalscoring. From movement off the ball to timing and composure, we break down what it really takes to become a consistent finisher and how coaches can create the right conditions in training for players to thrive in front of goal.

Our guest, Dominic Rice, shares his perspective on developing attacking instincts, the importance of repetition, and how to foster a mindset of commitment and bravery in front of the net. We also look at how the core value of Commitment connects to finishing—whether it’s making hard runs, staying locked in during transitions, or bouncing back from a missed chance.

Packed with practical advice, session design tips, and key coaching points, this episode is your go-to guide for turning opportunities into goals. Tune in to help your players develop the instincts, discipline, and confidence needed to deliver when it counts.