Creating a thriving learning environment means every player can enjoy the session while being challenged and supported. So, how can coaches make that happen?
In the final episode of the season, The FA’s Vinny Halsall joins us to dive into what a thriving learning environment really looks like and how to create one.
Vinny shares his approach to putting player needs at the heart of every session, and explains how to strike the balance between challenge, support, and emotional connection.
Whether you’re coaching young players or adults, this episode is packed with bite-sized, easy-to-remember, actionable strategies that you can take to your next session.
In this episode, we cover:
- what a thriving learning environment really looks like
- why the coach doesn’t always need to be front and centre
- how your coaching style shapes the learning experience for players
- building environments that support decision-making and confidence
- tips for recognising and managing individual differences in your group
- coaching with kindness and understanding players' needs
- creating environments that adapt across different ages and stages
- how to know if your environment is thriving
- and much more...
Transcript: Episode twenty-one: The three steps to creating a thriving learning environment with Vinny Halsall
