The off-season is the perfect time to pause and prepare for the season ahead. And by taking time to self-reflect, you can ensure that you make next season count.

That’s why, to kick off season six of Coachcast, FA regional coach developer, Chris Welburn, returns to share his advice for self-reflection.

Self-reflection is a powerful tool that coaches can use to grow. It helps you spot what’s working, what needs to improve, and how to better support your players. By taking time to look back before you look ahead, you’ll move into the new season with more confidence and clarity.

We dive into how to start with self-reflection, and the strategies you can use to evaluate last season, set meaningful goals, and ensure your practice design matches your intended outcomes.

In this episode, we cover:

• why self-reflection is essential for coaches during the off-season
• how to reflect on what really matters
• what to consider from last season when planning ahead
• the three simple questions to guide your self-reflection
• goal-setting for next season using player feedback
• tips for gathering honest and useful feedback from players and peers
• using the ‘plan, do, review model’ to improve your coaching
• how to match your session design with your intended outcomes
• and much more...