Coaches Coffee Club: Callum Tongue

In this edition of the MiMentor Coaches Coffee Club, Ross and James have an interesting and enlightening chat with Ipswich Town U18s coach, Callum Tongue.

Callum talks about moving from playing to coaching and his time working at Manchester City through all the age groups, before his switch to the Ipswich academy in 2023.

Callum also shares some of his experiences that help any football coaches from grassroots and up.

You can also watch the separate clips from the conversation with Callum, which share advice and experience to help other coaches on their journey...

"Consistency Is Key": Callum hails Ipswich Town boss

"It was relentless": Callum on coaching at Manchester City

"Can you make me better?" Callum Tongue on gaining buy-in from players

"Use us as a resource": Callum on supporting player development

"You have to step out of your comfort zone": Callum on learning from coaches at Ipswich Town

"As good as any CPD": Callum on coaching in schools before joining a professional academy

"I had to obsess": Callum on moving from goalkeeping to Ipswich Town coach

COMING SOON... "My Favourite Coaching Session" as Callum shares a series of practices he has used with Manchester City and Ipswich Town's academies.

Coaches Coffee Club: Callum Tongue
Watch our Coaches Coffee Club chat as Ross Embleton and James Baker have an interesting and enlightening chat with Ipswich Town U18s coach, Callum Tongue.
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