BootRoom Talks - How to Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly with David & Keith Mayer

Boot Room Podcast

Joining Jamie in the next of our Boot Room Talks podcasts is father and son duo, Keith and David Mayer. Keith and David are the authors of the award winning book Gold Dust: How To Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly.

Keith’s coaching journey started 37 years ago. At 22 years old he was one of the first holders of what was formally known as the full badge. He’s a UEFA ‘A’ licensed coach, and has worked in a variety of coaching & coaching education roles at the English FA and is currently in his 5th year working as a part time coach at Liverpool Football Club’s academy. David is currently Global head of Foundation phase at 7Elite Academy in Utah and has just completed his UEFA ‘A’ license having previously been part of the Glenn Hoddle academy based in Spain so both have lots of experience to share with us on this episode.

They share with us the story behind their book and cover many topics including, what makes a good coach? Creating connections and environments for players to perform, how best to communicate to players, in game & in session coaching behaviours, motivating players, fear of failure, avoiding common pitfalls and plus, advice to new coaches.

Thank you for listening.Please send us your feedback and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. See below for links to their book and podcast:

- Gold Dust, How To Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Dust-Effective-Quickly-communicator/dp/1709301805

- Gold Dust Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gold-dust-podcast/id1513075668