After his playing retirement, Mudie continued to live in Stoke-on-Trent, his adopted hometown, setting up a painting and decorating business.[11][2] He had brief spells coaching at Oswestry Town, Crewe Alexandra (where he was assistant manager), Northwich Victoria, Leek Town and Eastwood Town and also spent one summer in America, as coach of the Cleveland Cobras in 1978.[12] He also spent time in South Africa, as a scout for Johannesburg Rangers.[8]