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Listen "#26 Adam Clark - What is Coaching? Is football overcomplicating itself?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Marcus speaks with Adam Clark—coach developer, grassroots advocate, and National League South assistant manager with Slough Town FC, about the purpose of coaching, and the evolution of football thinking.
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From defining what the “game” truly is, to the value of simplicity over jargon, this is a conversation about doing the work that matters, without fanfare. Together, they reflect on player-centred coaching, learning identity, and how coaches grow through honest, humble practice.
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“If we can’t define the game, how can we help people get better at it?”
“It’s not about drills. It’s about decision-making.”
“Our job is to coach clarity—not complexity.”
Follow The Crafted Concept on Instagram.
From defining what the “game” truly is, to the value of simplicity over jargon, this is a conversation about doing the work that matters, without fanfare. Together, they reflect on player-centred coaching, learning identity, and how coaches grow through honest, humble practice.
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“If we can’t define the game, how can we help people get better at it?”
“It’s not about drills. It’s about decision-making.”
“Our job is to coach clarity—not complexity.”
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