Preparing for the new season and the 3v3 format with Andy Dyke | S7 Ep1

A new season is upon us, and with it, brings a new format.

That’s why, in this episode, Andy Dyke joins us to dive into what coaches should prioritise at the start of the new season and what exactly coaches need to know about the new format.

As part of the play experience team within the grassroots division, Andy works to improve player choice and opportunity across the game, while also coaching an U5s team himself.

The conversation dives into the new 3v3 format and the wider format changes being introduced, exploring what they mean for both players and coaches.

Whether you're welcoming new players, coaching a team moving into a new format or trying to set the right foundations for the months ahead, Andy shares practical advice to help you start the season with confidence.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 – Intro

• 2:15 – Top coaching tips.

• 3:07 – What coaches should focus on first at the start of a new season.

• 6:06 – Advice for welcoming new players.

• 7:46 – Tips for brand-new coaches.

• 10:41 – Preparing for the new format this season.

• 13:01 – How moving formats can impact players.

• 14:15 – The format changes coming this season.

• 16:31 – Reactions from coaches to the 3v3 format.

• 19:03 – The benefits of 3v3 football for players.

• 21:22 – What's in it for coaches?

• 27:51 – How 3v3 is being adopted in reality.

• 28:52 – What does the future of youth football look like?

• 32:53 – Andy's message to all coaches.

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