https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/between-the-whistles-podcast--5357894Join Coaches Bobby, Josh and Mack in the War Room as they welcome weekly guest-coaches, and talk about all things football.]]>enFootballCopyright Between the Whistleshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c7487ca4d2ea5aa735d4c4ba5d3249c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/between-the-whistles-podcast--5357894Sun, 07 Jan 2024 01:16:59 +0000Between the WhistlesBetween the Whistlesbetweenthewhistlespodcast@gmail.comBetween the Whistles is the ultimate amateur football podcast for coaches, players or fans - where we 'tackle' more than just the Xs and Os. As football coaches, we love to give our opinions - but we love to explore (and argue with) new ones also,...Join Coaches Bobby, Josh and Mack in the War Room as they welcome weekly guest-coaches, and talk about all things football.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-11-update-from-coach-mack--48267222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48267222Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:47:33 +0000Between the WhistlesQuick announcement from Coach Mack that we posted to socials last night. We're back! Expect new episodes in the next few weeks. In the meantime, subscribe and follow us on Socials @BTWthePodcast132coaching,footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-10-life-during-covid19--48237621
We understand the world has been a little upside-down, so it's important as coaches to stay engaged with as many people as possible - especially your athletes - we thought we would share some of these thoughts with you as well. Stay safe everyone!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48237621Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:32:00 +0000Between the WhistlesBobby and Coach Mack connect via Zoom to discuss why we haven't been playing any football, let alone recording. We discuss navigating through life as people, parents, and football coaches. We understand the world has been a little upside-down, so...
We understand the world has been a little upside-down, so it's important as coaches to stay engaged with as many people as possible - especially your athletes - we thought we would share some of these thoughts with you as well. Stay safe everyone!]]>1641coaching,covid,exercise,footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-9-assistant-coaches--48237604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48237604Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:25:00 +0000Between the WhistlesS2E2: Join the Coaches as they discuss what the ideal roles and responsibilities of the various staff members on a coaching staff should look like, and also how they delegate, but also empower coaches.1637cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-8-needs-vs-wants--48237574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48237574Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:23:00 +0000Between the WhistlesEveryone has needs and wants, and often they get a little blurred. The coaches kick off Season 2 discussing why a Player’s “wants” HAS to come after the Team’s “needs”. And an admission that coaches DO sometimes play favourites, and how you can be...1387coaching,footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-7-play-up-or-play-down--48237521
We’re engaging our social media friends to find out what people think on this one. Join us while we explore the ups and downs of both, and which is better. (Spoiler alert - we don’t actually figure that out..)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48237521Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:18:00 +0000Between the WhistlesThis one is a really hot-button topic with some coaches. The question we ask is: if you are in the situation of being right in the middle; and you are given the choice, do you prefer to play up in a higher tier vs better teams (and likely get beat up...
We’re engaging our social media friends to find out what people think on this one. Join us while we explore the ups and downs of both, and which is better. (Spoiler alert - we don’t actually figure that out..)]]>1978coaching,competition,footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-6-women-in-football--48237446
Maggie tells about women’s amateur football in Canada, and what it’s like. We all discuss minor football for girls, and why they tend to drop out.

Not only that, we’ve decided to test out our ability to record “On Location”! We recorded this one at one of our favourite pubs for fun. Enjoy the cool background noise on this one!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48237446Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:15:00 +0000Between the WhistlesWe have a special episode for you this week! Not only do we have our first ‘guest coach’ on the show, but it is also our first loan on the show. Between the Whistles is a strong supporter of women’s football, and we’re happy to bring you content...
Maggie tells about women’s amateur football in Canada, and what it’s like. We all discuss minor football for girls, and why they tend to drop out.

Not only that, we’ve decided to test out our ability to record “On Location”! We recorded this one at one of our favourite pubs for fun. Enjoy the cool background noise on this one!]]>1944coaching,football,women-in-footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-5-getting-yourself-recruited--48236859
Our coaches talk about where we see student-athletes succeeding, and more importantly, where we see them failing.

We’re leaving the skills-analysis to the experts at CFC - we are talking about the intangible and unmeasurable things that can make or break your football career. Head over to canadafootballchat.com for more recruiting tips, and for exclusive news, analysis and rankings.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48236859Sun, 07 Apr 2019 13:10:00 +0000Between the WhistlesThink you can play football after high school? Being able to ball-out isn’t enough these days. Our coaches talk about where we see student-athletes succeeding, and more importantly, where we see them failing. We’re leaving the skills-analysis to the...
Our coaches talk about where we see student-athletes succeeding, and more importantly, where we see them failing.

We’re leaving the skills-analysis to the experts at CFC - we are talking about the intangible and unmeasurable things that can make or break your football career. Head over to canadafootballchat.com for more recruiting tips, and for exclusive news, analysis and rankings.]]>1231coaching,football,recruitingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-4-multi-sport-athletes--48236762
Also - Coach Bobby is back! The guys discuss the pros and cons of being a multi-sport athlete, and why coaches generally love them. Also, the importance of balance is hammered home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48236762Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:07:00 +0000Between the WhistlesWant to play football at the next level? That doesn’t mean you should have to give up all other sports. Also - Coach Bobby is back! The guys discuss the pros and cons of being a multi-sport athlete, and why coaches generally love them. Also, the...
Also - Coach Bobby is back! The guys discuss the pros and cons of being a multi-sport athlete, and why coaches generally love them. Also, the importance of balance is hammered home.]]>1491coaching,football,multi-sportscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-3-balancing-life-and-football--48236727
We are all passionate about football. For a lot of us, passion borders on obsession. For kids, finding a balance can be the difference between making it in the next level or not, and sometimes between enjoying football or not. PSA - Balance is crucial!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48236727Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:57:00 +0000Between the WhistlesJoin Coach Mack and Coach Josh as they talk about kids balancing football, school and personal lives. They also discuss Coaches’ work-life-football balance. We are all passionate about football. For a lot of us, passion borders on obsession. For...
We are all passionate about football. For a lot of us, passion borders on obsession. For kids, finding a balance can be the difference between making it in the next level or not, and sometimes between enjoying football or not. PSA - Balance is crucial!]]>1758coaching,footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-2-football-parents--48236693
We’re coaches, but most of us are also parents - so we get it. We look at all of the different types of parents, and give advice on how to manage those relationships.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48236693Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:53:00 +0000Between the Whistlesoin the coaches as they discuss one of the most difficult, non-football elements of coaching - working with parents. Parents can be your strongest ally, or your biggest foe! We’re coaches, but most of us are also parents - so we get it. We look...
We’re coaches, but most of us are also parents - so we get it. We look at all of the different types of parents, and give advice on how to manage those relationships.]]>1623coaching,footballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btw-episode-1-off-season-training--48236642Also, Coach Mack sits down with Coach Alex Fitzpatrick about strength and conditioning, and the best off-season program to get bigger, faster and stronger.

We also dive into the different types of personal training, sport-specific training, “experts”, and paid workouts that are out there, and whether they are worth your family’s money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48236642Sat, 02 Mar 2019 13:48:00 +0000Between the WhistlesFOOTBALL SEASON NEVER ENDS! Join our coaches as we discuss off-season training for football players, including when to rest, what activities and programs are best, and how NOT to spend your down-time. Also, Coach Mack sits down with Coach Alex...Also, Coach Mack sits down with Coach Alex Fitzpatrick about strength and conditioning, and the best off-season program to get bigger, faster and stronger.

We also dive into the different types of personal training, sport-specific training, “experts”, and paid workouts that are out there, and whether they are worth your family’s money.]]>1760football,off-season,trainingcleanfull