The Football Fun Factory Podcast - Word of the Week - Humility

Versatility is our Word of the Week across our sessions this week. It's a big word, but one that we are looking forward to seeing the children showcase within our experiences. Ahead of our sessions this week, James and Jonny sat down to talk all about 'versatility' as well as how children can showcase this word.

In the latest episode of the Football Fun Factory podcast, we debate the benefits and drawbacks of unopposed practice within football training. Is there a point to it? Or is it a waste of time? James and Luke argue out the latest hot topic in football coaching in Jonny's court, before the guys have deep dive into their real thoughts on unopposed practice.

This week our Word of the Week is 'Politeness' so ahead of our sessions this week, James and Jonny talk all about Politeness. You and your child can listen to our podcast to learn all about our Word of the Week and how it can be showcased within our sessions.

We have made ambition our Word of the Week across our sessions at the Football Fun Factory this week. It's perfect timing with the new school year in full flow, and the end of the year approaching now. Ahead of our sessions this week, parents and their children can listen in to learn all about ambition and what it means.

In our latest podcast episode, we tackle the question: Should children pass in football? Whether you're a parent, coach, or young player, this video will is a must-watch as debate the benefits and drawbacks of passing and 'ball hogging' within football. Take a listen to see what James, Jonny and Luke think!

Inclusive is the Word of the Week across our sessions at the Football Fun Factory. Listen in to our latest Word of the Week podcast episode where James and Jonny talk through inclusivity at the Football Fun Factory.

This week our Word of the Week is 'gratitude' and ahead of our sessions this week, James and Jonny have sat down to talk all around gratitude. Ahead of our sessions this week, you and your child can listen in to learn a bit more about our Word of the Week.

In episode 22 of the Football Fun Factory podcast, we put 1-2-1 coaching on trial! Does this type of coaching have a place within youth football? Are there benefits for the children who take part in these sessions, or is 1-2-1 coaching just another trend in the football coaching industry? With the rise in 1-2-1 coaching organisations, it's clear that there is demand for this type of coaching. But can 1-2-1 coaching really develop a child's football skills further or faster than traditional group coaching sessions? Listen in as we put this topic on trial!

We're kings and queens of positivity at the FFF, that’s why it’s our Word of the Week across our sessions.⁠ ⁠ Everything we do at the FFF has positivity in mind, and through the positive environments that we create at our sessions, we’re able to help children be the best versions of themselves.⁠ ⁠ We love to see the positivity within the children attending our sessions, and how that positive energy always comes through during our sessions.⁠ ⁠ This week we’ll be talking to the children about how they can showcase positivity within our sessions.

Teamwork is our Word of the Week at the Football Fun Factory. As a new month kicks off and a new school year gets underway, there will be lots of opportunities for teamwork across our communities within the UK and Ireland.⁠ ⁠ At the FFF, we see brilliant teamwork across our sessions week in and week out, with the children attending our programmes always working as a team.⁠ ⁠ This week at our sessions, we will be talking to the children about what makes good teamwork, why it is so important in football, as well as how teamwork can be used in other parts of their lives too!