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In this Q&A, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by PDP Coaching Advisor, James Coutts to discuss some of the core skills that are critical for young players to develop, how we can support them and some practical ideas for you to implement.
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The Foundation Phase broadly covers the ages of 8-12 in youth soccer and is a crucial period of experimentation and skill acquisition for young players. So what game formats should we use in order to give them the best opportunities to learn, enjoy the sport, and develop? Below, we look at the range of formats available to coaches and consider how we can incorporate them into our training and games programs to give kids a variety of positive experiences playing soccer.
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Leadership is an inherent part of coaching. In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by father and son coaches, Keith & David Mayer for an in depth discussion on the topic of authenticity and leadership.
Keith and David Mayer have just released their second book, The Lone Wolf: A Story About Assumptions, Authenticity & Action.
Some of the key concepts from the book underpin this conversation with Keith, David and Dave diving into the following areas:
- What is authenticity?
- The coach as a role model
- How can coaches be authentic in their approach?
- The importance of self-awareness
- Mental health and it's place in sport
- Plus much more
If you enjoy this discussion, you can buy Keith & David's book on Amazon and don't forget to check out their previous PDP Masterclass Discussion on Building Connections by clicking here.`
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In this podcast, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright sits down with Andrew Watt, Youth Development Phase Manager at Fulham FC, to discuss how the Premier League club supports players across the U9-U16 age groups.
Andrew provides insights into the Fulham Academy’s principles, his views on talent identification, the different approaches to coaching children from U9s all the way through to U16s, and how to manage the transitions to different game formats.
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The question this week comes from Gav through the PDP Slack Community:Gab asks, “How do you support players with self reflection?”Try PDP Free for 30 Days
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Professor Stephen Rollnick is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience. In this Masterclass Discussion, Stephen joins PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright for an in depth discussion on coach communication, the skill of motivational interviewing and much more.
Stephen is a truly world-class thinker and practitioner who is applying his extensive knowledge to sport. This conversation covers a range of topics around connection, communication, tradition and relationships which will help coaches improve their ability to build effective relationships in their coaching.
Watch the full conversation here.
The question this week comes from Tom through the PDP Slack Community:
Tom asks, "How do you support players with self reflection?"
In our latest masterclass PDP Coaching Advisor James Coutts is joined by former QPR player and current Bristol City FC u18 lead coach Trevor Challis.
In this discussion Trevor shares some invaluable stories from his playing days and in particular the late great Ray Wilkins that has helped shape how Trevor coaches now.
A great discussion around 'guiding' players through their journey and ensuring that being honest along the way is very important.
Warren Grieve is an AFC Pro License holder and Technical Director at Football NSW in Australia. In this interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Warren to talk coach education, learning environments and more.
This conversation covers a range of topics including:
- Insights into Warren's experience doing the Pro License
- Advice for coaches undertaking courses
- Tackling the question, "What is Coaching?"
- Common misconceptions on coaching courses
- Session design
- Creating learning environments
- Plus much more
This is an insightful discussion for developing coaches, particularly those who have an interest in pursuing formal courses and qualifications.
In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Sean Douglas for an in depth conversation on coach development.
Sean is the National Coach Education Manager at Football Federation Australia and has vast experience as a Technical Director, Coach and Coach developer.
In this discussion, Sean and Dave discuss formal coach education courses, advice for coaches who are on a coach education pathway and what to expect, the importance of self reflection and the Australian football landscape.
If you're considering a coaching course or want insights into how it works, this is a great discussion to get a better understanding of the process and how you can develop as a coach.
This week the question comes from our PDP Members Slack channel:
“Should my club run trials for players?”
In our latest Masterclass Webinar we sit down to discuss the coach/athlete relationship with Keith and David Mayer, authors of Gold Dust: How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly.
The focus of the conversation is how we build connections with young players, using empathy, understanding, patience and communication. Keith is has over 40 years coaching experience at a number of professional clubs and has worked as an FA Tutor. David is currently completing his UEFA A license and has experience in the USA and Africa. This wide ranging conversation discusses how coaches can build quality relationships with players and shares insights into the book, giving practical advice for you to implement in your environment.
The question this week comes from Percy via Facebook:
"Would you ever use isolated technique training?"Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast
The question this week comes from the John via Facebook:
“What are some of the common mistakes when you start coaching?”
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In this episode Dan is joined by Ray Power. Ray, is a UEFA A Licence coach, an FA tutor and author. In this discussion Dan and Ray touch on ‘collecting badges’, the importance of informal learning and the some practical tips for coaches and coach developers.
We also discuss some of the best educators including some golden nuggets from Dick Bates.
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In this episode Dan is joined by Adrian Bradbury. Adrian has spent the last 10 years identifying and nurturing talent in East Africa. In this conversation they discuss character – which Adrian is truly passionate about.
Adrian shares his approach to character development. Why he thinks it is important, how we could go about delivering it – both on and off the pitch, as well as some of the complexity when working with young people!
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Parkour coach, Ben Westbook and physiotherapist Jade Martin.Ben and Jade are experts in human movement and in this conversation we discuss injury prevention, functional movement, integrating variety into sports programs, specialisation and more.
This is an insightful conversation with two innovators in youth development with some great tips for coaches and parents.
The question this week comes from Stuart via Twitter:
“I coach U12 footballs and I have a player that wants to play rugby as well as football, how should I manage this situation?”Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast
In this Masterclass Discussion PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Head Coach of Auckland Aces Cricket team, Heinrich Malan to discuss a range of coaching topics.Heinrich is a highly successful young coach having one national titles with both Central Districts and most recently his Auckland Aces side in the 2019/20 Ford Trophy One Day Competition. Dave and Heinrich dive into a number of topics including the individual nature of cricket, the future game, specialist coaching, technique and managing athletes transitioning into the team and returning from international duty.
This conversation is essential listening for coaches who want to understand a high performance environment from a top practitioner with a big future in coaching.
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In this On The Grass episode we are joined by Graham Mills. We discuss putting individual development at the centre of our approach.
Graham, UEFA A and Advanced Youth Award holder, is currently a Lecturer in Football Coaching at Solent University. He holds a BA Honours degree in Coach Education and Sports Development from The University of Bath.
In this chat we talk through the process of setting targets, focusing on individuals through training and game day and empowering young players on their journey.
Let's get started!
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Creativity values, culture, systems and control. What does it all mean and how does it impact coaching and sporting environments? In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Co-Founder of my fastest mile, Mark Upton alongside PDP Lead Researcher and AIK Academy Coach, James Vaughan.
In this wide-ranging conversation, the guys discuss some of James’ Phd research and his recently published paper on creativity, as well as diving down a number of rabbit holes such as:
- Challenging the role of traditional sports science
- The problem with creativity
- Data built programs
- The concept of control
- Systemic issues in youth development
- Organisational culture
This philosophical discussion will hopefully leave you considering your approach and generate a few different perspectives to look at your own coaching. When tuning in to this one, consider the environments we create, how we shape them and how they shape us.
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In this episode of On The Grass I am joined by Maxwell Opondo Mbai.
Maxi has vast experience in the game working in a number of different environments – he has worked as a coach in academy football, non-league and the women’s game, as well as a scout for a league one football team.
In this meandering chat Maxi shares some of his reflections – successes and failures during this journey. We discuss lots of topics in this one, we touch on session design, developing individuals and player motivation.
Maxi is a coach I have worked closely with and he has a great eye for detail, I really enjoyed this discussion he has a fantastic voice for podcast!
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Mark Lyons - Pre Academy Co-ordinator and Lead Coach at Leicester City Football Club.
In this wide ranging conversation, Mark and Dave dive into the topic of coaching foundation phase aged players. If you work with U7-11 players, this is essential viewing. Mark shares his philosophy, insights into the clubs approach when working with young children, the importance of fun, variety of experiences, session design and more. Mark is a vastly experienced coach, holds the UEFA A license and FA Advanced Youth Award and this discussion contains a huge amount of practical advice for coaches working with young players.
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In this episode I am joined by the newest member of the PDP team, James Coutts.
In this podcast we explore some of James’ playing and coaching journey. I was keen to ask who has influenced his coaching style and what are the key bits he has learnt along the way! James has recently joined the PDP as a coaching advisor, so it was great to learn more and share with the PDP community.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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The question this week comes from Frank via our Facebook Page,
He asks: "How can I do position specific work with my players?"Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast
When we started this series of shows we were keen to share some of the fascinating stories of people working “on the grass”, and Gareth Byres is the embodiment of this.
He has over 20 years experience of coaching young people and he is a busy guy! His background includes working in specialist schools, mentoring grassroots coaches, developing the girls game and making time to take his sons grassroots teams.
This discussion addresses some of the questions we get asked by members. Gareth covers working with parents, developing lifelong friends through sport and some practical tips for coaches working in any set up.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Academy Manager of Birmingham City FC, Kristjaan Speakman for an in depth and wide ranging conversation.
Kristjaan has been at the club for well over a decade and has also coached at Derby County under the guidance of Terry Westley. Now one of England's most highly regarded Academy Managers, Kristjaan sits down with Dave to discuss leadership, coaching and coach development, shares insights into the journey of Demarai Gray & recent first team debutant, Jude Bellingham plus much more.
This discussion contains a huge amount of practical advice for developing coaches from session design to individual planning, so don't miss it.
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Gordon and Dave dive into a discussion which includes practical advice for parents on how to support their children in sport, how clubs can better engage with parents, how to manage the car ride home and much more.
Gordon has vast coaching and teaching experience and this discussion is essential viewing for coaches and clubs looking to better understand parental influence in youth sport.
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In this episode of “On The Grass..” Dan Wright is joined by Sam Grace. Sam is currently the Lead U16 Coach at Reading FC, and has 12 years’ experience coaching in academy football.In this podcast Sam takes us through some of his masters research around Sports Psychology, as we discuss some of the implications for both coaches and players.
The UEFA A Licence coach shares some strategies to help coaches and performers to develop their understanding of their emotions and how to improve their performance on the pitch. As always there are lots of practical tips for coaches working with young players.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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In this Masterclass Discussion Dave Wright sits down with motivational researcher and rugby coach, Jonny McMurtry.
Jonny discusses his research into motivation and participation in youth sport. Jonny and Dave cover a number of topics including athlete motivation, autonomy supportive environments, talent identification and coach behaviour.
This is another fascinating discussion around psychology and youth development not to be missed.
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The question this week comes from a Richard via the PDP Member's Slack Channel.
Richard asks: "Should you have a season long plan?Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast
In this Masterclass Discussion, Dave Wright & Dan Wright Co-host a conversation with Danny Barham, Head of Analysis and Data for Birmingham City FC. Danny shares insights into the power of video, practical advice for grassroots clubs looking to apply analysis, shares the approach of Birmingham City's analysis department and how they individualise analysis for players.
This is a fascinating discussion for analytical coaches interested in how performance and development environments are utilising objective analysis and data to support player development in a holistic way.
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In this episode of “On The Grass..” Dan Wright is joined by PDP Editor Dave Wright, who shares his view on modern coaching, developing individuals, putting your ego aside and putting the players first.
Dan flips roles with Dave and puts him on the spot as they discuss a range of coaching topics and Dave tackles the question cube.
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This Masterclass Discussion is a special 60 minute edition featuring one of our longest supporting contributors and a genuine coaching innovator, Mark Upton. Mark is hosted by PDP Editor, Dave Wright to discuss contemporary coaching environments, organisational culture, sports science and much more.
We dive down a number of rabbit holes in this one from sporting culture, the purpose of youth sport through to academic literature and how to comprehend it plus the commercialisation of youth sport and how current paradigms have been influenced by tradition and industry. There are lots of ideas for coaches in this one.
Mark is the Co-founder of myfastestmile, a social enterprise designed to examine how sport provides meaning for people from participation to performance. He also has extensive experience in AFL and working at both the Australian Institute of Sport & the English Institute of Sport. For more of Mark’s articles on playerdevelopmentproject.com or myfastestmile.com.
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The question this week comes from an anonymous grassroots coach:
He asks, “Should I recruit stronger players?”
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Coaching youth sport is complex, challenging and rewarding. In this Masterclass Discussion we speak to Founder of Changing the Game Project and youth coaching expert, John O'Sullivan.
PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts John for an in depth discussion which dives into a range of topics including women's football, John's work in the youth coaching space, specialisation, organisational culture and creating learning environments for young people. John is a leader in driving change in youth sport, a long time PDP contributor and has some fantastic ideas and a great lens of approaching youth coaching.
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In this episode of “On the grass..” we are joined by Rob Carlisle. Rob is the Programme Leader – MA Sport Coaching and Development at the University of Chester. He is completing a PhD examining the organisational cultures of professional football clubs.
Rob is a level 4 football coach and works for the Football Association delivering coach education courses including the UEFA B Licence qualification. Alongside this he is also a Youth Development Phase coach at Blackburn Rovers where he works with aspiring young professional footballers.
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In this Masterclass Discussion, Dr. Craig Harrison is hosted by PDP Editor, Dave Wright for a wide ranging conversation on youth development, skill acquisition and the importance of play in the learning process for children.
Craig and Dave cover a range of topics including sports science and how it can be integrated in youth settings, specilasation, development versus performance and much more. This is an insightful and educational interview with a real innovator in New Zealand youth sport.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.
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In this Masterclass Discussion, Player Development Project hosts, Dave Wright and Dan Wright sit down for a fascinating conversation with world leading Sports Psychologist, Dan Abrahams.
Dave and Dan facilitate an in depth conversation with Dan on his experience in sports psychology across different codes. We examine the four corner model and the value of breaking down psychology into a component, we talk autonomy, challenge the review process, discuss coach communication and much, much more. This is a fascinating conversation from an experienced expert in the world of sports psychology with a huge amount of practical advice for you to apply in your environments.
For the full two hour conversation, head to playerdevelopmentproject.com and access the Masterclass Discussion section.
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The question this week comes from Joe via Facebook:
“Is it OK for a young player to commit a professional foul?”
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In this episode of ‘On the Grass’ we are joined by Jonas Munkvold.
Jonas is a coach at Vålerenga in Norway, he joins us to share his 1v1 model as we discuss developing the individual in the team.
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In this Masterclass Discussion, FA National Women's Coach Developer, Amy Price shares her unique approach to player development with Dave Wright & Dan Wright in a highly engaging conversation.
Amy shares research on how coaches can use the principles of video game design to engage young players in their own development, setting challenges, designing tasks and encouraging problem-solving. Amy outlines how players can take ownership of the task and you can 'level' up the challenge as you go. This is essential listening if you want practical advice around session design and ensuring you're making the environment as enjoyable as possible for young players from one of England's top young coaches.
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Alan Good is the coaching director for Focus Field Hockey, a hockey club in Virginia that aims to grow the game, develop players and people and help those who wish to play at the collegiate level in America get recruited.
He also works for USA Field Hockey, the sport’s governing body in America, as a coach educator and high performance coach.In this conversation we discuss competition, working with teenagers and helping our players to develop their psychological skills.
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How can you make your environment as positive as possible? In this Masterclass Discussion, Positive Psychology expert, Lara Mossman joins PDP Editor, Dave Wright for an in-depth discussion on positive psychology in coaching.
Lara is one of Player Development Project’s founding contributors and is a world-class expert in the area of positive psychology in coaching. Dave and Lara tackle some common misconceptions around psychology, discuss what positive psychology is and how coaches can apply it.
The conversation also covers what an autonomy supportive environment actually is, how parents can support their children in sports and provides practical examples of how coaches can communicate effectively with young people.If you’re a coach hungry to learn, better understand player development and approach your coaching in a more holistic way, this is essential listening.
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In this episode of “On the Grass” Dan Wright is joined by Debbie Sayers from Salisbury Rovers. Debbie discusses the importance of play and why their club put the child at the centre of every decision, this includes picking formation and even kids designing their own sessions!
As youth sport because more and more structured Debbie is offering a different approach. There are loads of great takeaways for coaches in this conversation, especially for those wanting to increase fun, engagement and getting to know the people in front of them. We dive into the question cube to quiz Debbie on some practical tips for coaches.
Enjoy the show!
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright is joined by Head of Specialist Coaching & Lead In Possession Coach at The FA, Aaron Danks. PDP Technical Advsior, Dan Wright also joins the discussion for a fascinating conversation on youth development.
Aaron is a holder of the UEFA Pro License, he spent over a decade at West Bromwich Albion Academy and was part of the England U20 coaching staff who led the team to World Cup success in 2017. We dive into Aaron’s personal coaching journey, his views on what coaching is, the role of chaos in learning, trends in the modern game and much more. If you want to be a better coach, this is a must listen Masterclass from one of England’s top youth developers.
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“On the grass” is a new project hosted by Dan Wright. In each show Dan is joined by an expert guest, with the ultimate aim is to share some of their experience and knowledge to help other coaches working in the youth development space. The podcast is an informal discussion where coaches and people working on the grass, discuss one BIG idea.
In the first episode Dan is joined by Stuart Armstrong. Stuart is Head of Coaching at Sport England and also founder of the Talent Equation, blog and podcast. In this conversation Stuart discusses his time in the “coaching wilderness” and his passion to connect the latest research to practical sessions. On the Grass is a new format which will be published on the PDP Podcast along with some Q&A episodes and selected snippets of Masterclass Discussions.
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Dave and Dan sit down to discuss a new show coming to the podcast..tune in to find out more!
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The question this week comes from Mark, via Facebook:
"When are players ready for a playing position?"
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by highly experienced Academy Coach, Arthur Brammer for a wide ranging conversation on player development.
Arthur Brammer is a holder of the FA Advanced Youth Award and the UEFA A license. With over 10 years Academy experience in England at Watford FC and Fulham FC, Arthur is now working at New York City FC. Dave and Arthur dive into a conversation outlining a number of practical pieces of advice based on Arthur’s vast experience focussing on individual development of young players, the role of mentors, creating learning environments, communication styles and much more. This is essential listening for anyone working with young players.
For the full discussion, head over to the Player Development Project website and search the Masterclass Discussion section.
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The question this week comes from Steve, via Facebook:
“How can I be more effective with my communication?”
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The question this week comes from Adam, via email:
“Should girls play in boys teams?”
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The question this week comes from Sarah, via Facebook;
“How do I get to know my players?”
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In this Masterclass Discussion, we’re joined by experienced Academy Coach & Co-founder of My Football Development, Gabriel Flores for a fascinating conversation on developing youth football players.
PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Gabriel for an in depth conversation on skill acquisition, individual learning, how to adapt your session design to ensure you stretch your players and much more. This is a must listen conversation, particularly for coaches working with players in the foundation or skill acquisition phase of youth coaching. The conversation features some great lessons as to how you can light the fire of learning and enhance creativity within your coaching environment.
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The question this week comes from Chaz, via Facebook;
“Is there value in tournaments for my U13 players if they only get limited minutes?”
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In this podcast, Dave and Dan are joined by Mike Dodds (Lead Youth Development Coach), Danny Barham (Head of Analysis) and James Brayne (Lead U11/12 Coach) to review the Learning Tribes Conference at Birmingham City.
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The question this week comes from Nicky, via Facebook;
“Should possession practices be directional?”
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright is joined by Reed Maltbie for a fascinating and wide ranging conversation on youth development. Reed is a TEDx Speaker, has a Masters in Sports Psychology & Early Childhood Education and is founder of Coaches Realm & Raising Excellence.
In this conversation, Reed shares some excellent insights into the challenges of organisational culture and how program leaders can make change, the importance of parent education and how coaches can build stronger relationships with parents. Plus, Reed and Dave dive into some practical advice on how coaches can individualise and adopt a child-centred approach.Reed is a top influencer and innovator in the coach development space and for those interested in creating better learning environments, this is a must listen!
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This week we are joined by Mike Dodds, Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at Birmingham City. In this conversation, Mike and Dave discuss the Learning Tribes Conference 2019.
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The question this week comes from Elliott, via Facebook;
“How can I help my players with emotional control?”
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The question this week comes from Paul, via email;
“What are your thoughts on playing different teams that are of a better level?”Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast
Dan Robinson is the Academy Manager at Burton Albion FC in England and a former Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach with the New Zealand. In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright sits down with Dan to discuss his coaching journey and some of the challenges of taking on a major role at a small club.
Dan discusses some of the lessons he’s learned in leadership, the player development philosophy at Burton Albion, his experience on the world stage with international women’s teams and much more. Don’t miss another fascinating insight into the world of academy football and some great practical advice that you can use with your players.
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The question this week comes from Michael, via email;
“I have a challenge with an under 14 player, the player doesn’t smile and doesn’t get on with the rest of the team, it seems to be for an unknown reason. It is now affecting team harmony. How would you handle this situation?"
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The question this week comes from Appleton AFC, via Twitter; “What is your view on equal playing time with players from U7 – U17” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion....
Ken Lynch is a High-Performance Athlete Development Consultant at High-Performance Sport New Zealand and works with sports people across a range of codes. Originally from Ireland, Ken is an expert in high-performance athlete pathways, athlete talent identification and high-performance strategy.
In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Ken for an informative conversation about the role of HPSNZ, talent development pathways, sports science in youth sport and ensuring the athlete sits at the centre of the learning process. A fantastic discussion and highly worth watching for coaches who want to challenge the status quo and improve their understanding of working with young people. To watch the full discussion head over to the Player Development Project website now.
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The question this week comes from Ryan, via Twitter;
“What areas should coaches cover for half-time team talks, for Foundation Phase age players?”
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The question this week comes from Gordon, via email;
“I’ve just started coaching teenagers for the first time, do you have any advice?”
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Cameron Knowles has been part of the Portland Timbers organisation for well over a decade.Following a 7-year professional playing career at Real Salt Lake, the Timbers and Montreal Impact, Cameron made the move into coaching where he worked as an Assistant Coach with the first team for five years.
The holder of a Masters in Psychology & now into his second season as Head Coach of Portland Timbers T2, Cameron joins PDP Editor, Dave Wright for a conversation on his journey through the USA as a player and coach. Cameron discusses a holistic perspective of player development, the importance of understanding the individual, performance versus development and insights into the 2015 MLS Championship which saw Portland win their first MLS title.Note: The full discussion is available to PDP Members only, click here to watch the Masterclass Discussion now.
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The question this week comes from Dave, via twitter;
“Is hunger or desire coachable? I have some Under 13 players who are lacking in desire but they have a good technical base”
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Steve Kirby has over 15 years experience working in academy football in England. Formerly Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at MK Dons, Steve is now the U18 Assistant Coach at Leicester City FC. In this interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down for an hour with Steve to discuss his own personal coaching journey, some of the key lessons he has learnt along the way and how he has applied them.
Steve shares insights into the player development philosophy at Leicester City, advice on how coaches should approach formal coach education and the importance of a player-centred and strength-based approach to helping children maximise their potential.
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The question this week comes from Chris, via email;
“How do I help young players with their confidence when they are showing signs of being apprehensive or nervous about getting more involved at training?”
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The question this week comes from Elliott, via twitter;
“How do coaches structure sessions? I know it depends on topic, but I’d love to hear from a typical session”
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright hosts Birmingham City Assistant Academy Manager, Stuart English. Stuart has vast experience in player development having worked at Luton Town FC, Brentford FC and Birmingham City. In his role at BCFC, Stuart is responsible for overseeing not only the player development program alongside Academy Manager, Kristjaan Speakman, but developing coaches, supporting staff and constantly looking for trends and ways of innovating.
In this discussion, Stuart shares his coaching story and gives shares some superb advice for coaches around how to develop players strengths, creativity and gives practical insights into how he has built a reputation as one of the brightest young coaches in England.
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The question this week comes from Andy, via Twitter:
“What are the different approaches coaches take when working with female players?”
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The question this week comes from Sarah, via email;
“Should you specialise or coach at all age groups?”
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The question this week comes from Danny, via the PDP Facebook page: “What age should players start playing 11 v 11?”
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The question this week comes from Pete, via the PDP Facebook Page: “Is there value in a pattern of play?”
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The question this week comes from Neil, via the PDP Innovation Space:
“I start coaching a University team this month. I have not been involved with them before and clearly there will be new students involved for the first time also. We have 3 training sessions and one friendly before the season starts. Should I focus on key areas (e.g. shape, defending, possession) or try and cram as much broad coaching content as possible into the limited time available?”
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The question this week comes from Spence, via the PDP Facebook Page:
“How do I balance development versus winning on game day?”
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Enjoy this discussion with Dave Wright and Dan Wright which focusses on the highlights of all PDP content published in July. In this month’s wrap, we feature content from our Masterclass discussion with Drew Sherman (Brisbane Roar), we discuss the...
The question this week comes from Carlos, via the PDP Facebook Page:
“What’s the best way to work with an Assistant Coach?”
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Enjoy this discussion with Dave Wright and Dan Wright which focusses on the highlights of all PDP content published in June. Enjoy this new monthly wrap with snippets from some of the best discussions, blogs and research reviews.
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In this fascinating and in depth conversation, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts International Hockey Coach & Coach Developer at Oxford Brookes University, Danny Newcombe.Danny and Dave discuss a wide range of topics around skill acquisition, constraints based coaching, creating a learning environment, the coaching spectrum and more.
This is a must listen interview with a true innovator and thought leader in coaching.Danny is a Senior Lecturer, Coach Developer and Skill Acquisition Expert at Oxford Brookes University in England. A leading Hockey Coach, Danny is part of the coaching team for the Welsh Men’s team and recently attended the Commonwealth Games in Australia.
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This question comes from David via Twitter:
“How do I help develop a physically mature young player?”
UEFA A licensed coaches, Dave Wright and Dan Wright share their advice on this challenging question.
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Enjoy this discussion with Dave Wright and Dan Wright which focusses on the highlights of all PDP content published in May. Enjoy this new monthly wrap with snippets from some of the best discussions, articles, and the PDP Members webinar.
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This question comes from Spence via Twitter:
“Am I wrong for benching my best player?”
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The question this week comes from Craig, via Twitter:
“What role do statistics play in youth development?”
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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Dr. Suze Brown, a Clinical Psychologist and expert in the areas of identity and attachment theory.
Suze outlines a number of strategies as to how we can better understand our players through an empathetic approach, sharing some ideas as to how coaches can utilise an understanding of psychology to improve the environment for players. Dr. Suzanne Brown is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Emotionally Connected (www.emotionallyconnected.co.uk). She works in the NHS and maintains a private practice; working with children, adolescents, and adults, with a range of psychological difficulties aiming to reduce suffering so that people can reach their highest potential.
Additionally, Dr. Brown works with organisations providing training and development in applying psychological concepts, specifically in sport. She has an interest in attachment and trauma and is currently training to become an Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapist.
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Enjoy this discussion with Dave Wright and Dan Wright which focusses on the highlights of all PDP content published in April. Enjoy this new monthly wrap with snippets from some of the best discussions, articles, and the PDP Members webinar.
In these podcasts, we will be reading some of our most read blogs of all time. In this episode Dave Wright reads the article, ‘Praise vs. Affirmation’ by Prof. Stephen Rollnick.
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This question comes from Tom, via the PDP Facebook Page:
“Does repetition aid development?”
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In these podcasts, we will be reading some of our most read blogs of all time. In this episode Dave Wright reads his article, ‘Get Over Yourself’.
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Enjoy this discussion with Dave Wright and Dan Wright which focusses on the highlights of all PDP content published in March. Enjoy this new monthly wrap with snippets from some of the best discussions, articles, and the PDP Members webinar.
In these podcasts, we will be reading some of our most read blogs of all time. In this episode Dave Wright reads ‘Key Characteristics of the World’s Best Coaches’ by James Vaughan.
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Enjoy this discussion with Dave Wright and Dan Wright which focusses on the highlights of all PDP content published in February. Enjoy this new monthly wrap with snippets from some of the best discussions, articles, and the PDP Members webinar.
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In this excellent Masterclass Discussion, former New Zealand Football & Welsh FA Technical Director, Rob Sherman joins PDP Editor, Dave Wright for an in depth discussion on the player centred approach and talent development.
Rob has a wealth of experience in coaching and coach education and shares his experience and his own model of player development. This is a must listen for coaches who want to learn from one of the best educators in the business.
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In this episode, Dave Wright and Dan Wright discuss the PDP highlights from January. Enjoy this new monthly wrap with snippets from some of the best discussions, articles, and the PDP Members webinar.
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The question this week comes from Alan, and was submitted in the lead up to a PDP Members Webinar:
"In your experience what are the differences (pro/cons) of the whole part whole methodology. USA coach education is moving away from simple to complex, good/bad?”
Structure of the discussion:
What is meant by whole-part-whole? Benefits of it? Limitations?
What is meant/implied by simple and complex sessions? Other session structures?Planning your week/month to offer variety
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The question this week comes from Vincent, via Twitter:
“How do I teach self organisation skills in the foundational ages?”
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In this in depth discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright speaks to Jeremy Sauer, Academy Manager at AFC Wimbledon.Jeremy is a coach and leader with a wealth of experience. He gives us background on the evolution of one of the fairy tale stories of English football. Known as the ‘Phoenix Club’, AFC Wimbledon rose from the ashes of Wimbledon after the club was relocated to Milton Keynes. Jeremy describes the journey the club has been on and how their player development pathway has gone from a grassroots talent centre to an EPPP Category 3 Academy which is consistently producing top young talent.
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In this fantastic interview with England U18 Rugby Coach, Russell Earnshaw, PDP Editor, Dave Wright dives into a conversation with Russell on the types of environments England rugby is looking to create in order to develop sustainable success.
Russell shares his own experiences both as a player and coach, talking about the importance of player ownership, decision making and chaos.This is a fantastic conversation in which coaches across all codes can tap into the knowledge of a man driving standards in England’s youth rugby ranks.
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The question this week comes from Ryan, via Twitter:
“What are the main criteria when considering playing a player down? My son is Q4 and physically small, but I wonder where ability fits in?”
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The question this week comes from Jody, via PDP Facebook page:
“How do you develop individual learning plans, and then evaluate them?”
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The question this week comes from Pete, via Twitter:
“What books do you recommend that coaches read?”
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The question this week comes from John, via the PDP Facebook page:
“What are the best 9v9 formations, and why?”
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The question this week comes from Tony, via Facebook:
“It’s often said, that player development isn’t about winning. So what is it about?”
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The question this week comes from Liam, via the PDP Innovation Space:
"I’m working with players around the age of 14. What are your thoughts on having a group of 2-3 players replace the coach and lead one training session per week?"
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Paul McGuinness was immersed in the world of Manchester United as a player and coach for 28 years.Paul learnt his craft from his father Wilf, a Manchester United Manager and was mentored by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, Tony Whelan and more.
PDP Editor Dave Wright sits down with Paul to discuss his personal journey, sharing incredible stories of the culture and family values of the club and how he and his colleagues instilled them in the academy. Paul also speaks of his time coaching Paul Pogba, Jesse Lindgard and others, the use of mix aged groups, creative play and cage football. Having overseen 86 graduates at the Manchester United Academy, Paul is a man with a wealth of knowledge for all coaches to learn from.
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The question this week comes from Mikael, via the PDP Innovation Space:
"What is your advice to a beginner in the field of football coaching?"
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The question this week comes from Chris, via the PDP Innovation Space:
"What is the best way to identify and develop a style of play for our club?"
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The question this week comes from Ash, via Twitter:
"What is your planning process?"
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The question this week comes from Spence, via Twitter:
“What are your thoughts of the potential negative effect on players playing at a sub-standard level? For example, I have very good midfielder making great forward passes but other players aren’t making the correct runs or anticipating the pass"
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The question this week comes from Dan Wright, who was asked: “What is coaching?”
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Don’t miss this fantastic Masterclass Discussion with New Zealand Football Technical Director, Rob Sherman. PDP Editor, Dave Wright, drives the discussion around maximising player potential.
Rob has travelled around the world working in senior coach education and technical director roles with the Welsh FA, Football Federation Australia & NZ Football.We tap into Rob’s vast experience in the game, hearing about his journey from playing to coaching. We talk skill acquisition and how to design sessions that enable maximum opportunity for players to develop as well as some key advice around what makes an effective coach.
Don’t miss this discussion with a true player development innovator.
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The question this week comes from Nick via Facebook:
"As an NPL (National Premier League, Australia) coach and now a parent, my son has been identified as a good player with great ability and a great football brain, but he has been told he needs to improve his awareness. What can I do as a parent now to help him improve his awareness so he can progress to the next level?"
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The question this week comes from Stuart via Facebook:
"If I have a few players who I think have the right qualities to be the team’s captain, what coaching can I give them to help them be a good captain?"
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Enjoy this inspirational insight from Adrian Bradbury, Founder & Director of Football For Good in Uganda. With a wide-ranging background in business, basketball and charitable work, Adrian has founded the only full-time player development programme in formerly war-torn Northern Uganda.
Thanks to his tireless efforts, the program continues to grow and FFG offers young local players an opportunity to receive quality coaching and education through the FFG program. We speak to Adrian about some of the progress FFG is making, the cultural challenges that go with player development in Africa & some of the harsh realities of putting a program together in a country recovering from civil war.
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The question this week comes from Mark via Twitter:
“I coach an U12s team who are going into U13s next year. How would you combat slow starts in games?”
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The question this week comes from Michael:
"While we score a lot of goals, my U14 team are constantly conceding a lot of goals. Do you have some advice for how I can improve my team’s defending?"
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The question this week comes from Terry:
"I’m coaching on my own with U9s and my group has expanded to as many as 18-20 players. What sessions would you recommend so I make sure they all continue to improve their ball skills?"
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The question this week comes from Nick:
“How do I watch live games as a coach, and what should I be looking for?”
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The question this week comes from Sean:
"Many of the parents in my team are exceptionally vocal, often coaching the players from the sideline and contradicting the ideas that I am working with in my group. Do you have any advice as to how I can deal with this?"
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Tom Mallinson is a UEFA A license holder who works at Nottingham Forest as the U16 coach. Tom has been part of the staff at Nottingham Forest staff for a number of years and worked his way up through the academy.
Tom shares some of the methodology he uses with his players as well as giving us an in depth insight to the club player development approach and playing philosophy.
Don’t miss this excellent interview with one of England’s brightest young coaching talents.
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The question this week comes from Chris:
"Within my team I have got a lot of players who tend to just dribble the ball all the time. How can I encourage or help them to pass the ball more?"
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The question this week comes from Michelle:
"Sometimes I feel like I use Q&A too much in my communication style. Can you talk through the different types of intervention strategies and the benefits of them"
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The question this week comes from Daniel:
"How can I better teach my players to move off the ball in order to dominate possession?"
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The question this week comes from John:
“I have an assistant coach who regularly insists on working with the goalkeepers separately. What are your thoughts on separating the keepers from the outfield players at training?"Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast
The question this week comes from Lauren:
“Do you have any advice on how I work on switching play with my under 12 team?”
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Masterclass: Ben Bartlett In this episode, PDP’s Dave Wright interviews the FA’s Ben Bartlett. Ben Bartlett has been involved with The FA as a coach educator since 2007. Now a Senior Youth Coach educator, Ben has also previously worked at...
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