🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 48: Players Going Backwards

🎧 In Episode 48 of the Go Football Podcast, Steve explores a situation every grassroots coach and parent will recognise — players who appear to be going backwards rather than improving.

Is it a loss of ability, or part of the learning process?

This episode breaks down why player development is rarely linear and why dips in performance are actually a normal and important part of growth. From physical growth spurts and increased challenge levels to confidence, pressure, and overthinking, Steve looks at the key reasons players can seem to regress — and what can be done to support them properly.

The episode covers:

• Why development isn’t a straight line

• How growth and maturation affect performance

• The role confidence plays in learning

• How pressure and fear of mistakes slow progress

• Practical ways grassroots coaches can help players through dips

• Reassurance and guidance for parents

A must-listen for anyone involved in youth and grassroots football who wants to support players through every stage of their journey.

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