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Over the coming months, many coaches will brave winter conditions to deliver coaching sessions to young players. Here, FA regional coach development manager, Martin Dighton, provides ten top tips to help fully engage with players when working outdoors. 1) Young children are not mini-versions of adults As much as they will be adults one day, […]
After believing you’re destined never to win a match Whitley Bay U12s finally win a match after 2 years of trying!!!!! “Our team has the players other teams turned away, I couldn’t, I just wanted them to have somewhere to play, honestly it kind of just became the norm, turn up, play, and get beat. […]
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Yes, I did the seemingly unthinkable after weeks of consideration I decided to award a player with the Managers Player award, this player was my son who plays on the team. I’m absolutely appalled by the response from some of the parents who openly said in front of other parents and players, “Your out of […]
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In the short time I’ve been a coach, I’ve seen too many fellow coaches moaning about their squads. Even at the U8 age group, I often hear ‘he’s not good enough’ or ‘we need an established goalkeeper’. Here’s a thought, develop your players. Too many coaches nowadays seeking those wins to feed their […]
A recent grassroots survey revealed a whopping 89% of teams have had a player approached by another coach to play for them. We asked why the craze towards poaching the best players from the area to create an elite team, who does this benefit? Is it best for the kids? Is it to feed a […]