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Go Football Podcast Ep24 - Pre season

Go Football Podcast Ep24 - Pre season

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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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We’ll shout out the best stories in future shows!


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