Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development?

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️ Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development? (with Ray
Power)
Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach
Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)


What really makes coach development effective?


In this episode, Scott is joined by coach educator, author, and
Head of Football at Bangladesh’s National Academy, Ray
Power, for a deep dive into the principles that truly help
coaches grow.


Forget ticking boxes and CPD hours — this is about developing
thinking coaches who can reflect, adapt, and lead.


Topics include:


Why context matters more than any single qualification

The difference between improving sessions vs. improving
coaches

How to create safe environments for experimentation
and reflection

The power of mentorship — and what makes a great
mentor

Ray’s take on coach-led learning and real-world
application

How to filter the noise of webinars, books, AI, and social
media

What Ray would keep, drop, or radically change in
coach education



This episode is full of honest insights and practical advice —
perfect for coaches at any stage of their journey.


Connect with Ray Power:
Twitter: @power_ray
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