🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 36: Children Grow & Develop Differently ⚽

Welcome back to the Go Football Podcast with your host Steve! In Episode 36, we’re tackling one of the most important – and often misunderstood – topics in youth and grassroots football: how children grow and develop at different ages and stages.

We explore:

✅ Chronological Age vs Biological Age – why two 12-year-olds can look and play very differently.

✅ Maturation & Growth Spurts – how physical changes affect confidence, coordination, and performance.

✅ Relative Age Effect – the challenges faced by kids born later in the registration year.

✅ Practical Advice for Coaches & Parents – adapting training, managing expectations, and supporting children positively.

This episode is packed with insights drawn from FA Learning and England Football resources, giving grassroots coaches, parents, and players the tools to support development the right way.

And a special shoutout to my U14 boys team – who’ve finally found the podcast! Big thanks for tuning in and being part of the grassroots journey.

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We’d love to hear your stories about growth spurts, confidence dips, or relative age challenges:

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