even though its the lowest of the votes so far, for me it starts with health and wellbeing.
If you can bring all those factors together (social, physical, emotions) and put them into a positive setting, then the rest will follow.
Skills are there…
In this blog, Jo Williams, The FA’s coach developer, talks about how coaches can improve the psychological and social aspects of passing.
“They always pass to their friends”… “No one ever passes to me”…”They keep hogging the ball”… Any of these phrases…
The Football Association has been engaging with social media organisations for a number of years to try and address the issues of online abuse and discrimination.
This impacts all parts of football from players to administrators, from referees to coaches…
Vinny Halsall said: Finally, be creative with your points scoring system eg: play 3-2-1 where every player starts on 3 points. If an individual who is confident on the ball scores a solo effort, this is worth 3 points....along with lots of praise :-)…
In my 53 years, being a child, teenager, adult, sister, teacher coach, play has been central to everything I enjoy. I have had my most inspiring moments of learning when I have been involved in play or leading through play. Whether this has been inventing…
A new season brings new opportunities, new challenges and often new faces to your team.
So, we want to know, how do you make new players, parents or coaches feel welcome at your club?
Perhaps you have an induction evening for new starters? A Newsletter…
Think back to a time you felt 'excluded'... it could be a sport, in a social setting or in the workplace.
Q. Who could have made you feel more included?
Q. What would they need to know about you and how you feel?
Q. What would you have liked someone…
Hi Paul,
A common and typical challenge amongst this age group. Would moving the children just move the problem? Some things to consider:
- find out why they are coming to football, is it to see/be with their friends?
- consider practice design…
Delivering coaching sessions that are different to what you have done before requires an element of risk-taking. Here, diversity and inclusion coach development officer, Danny Fenner, encourages you to provide your players with a variety of new experiences…
Hi Marc Hollis , thanks for your insights around what a typical practice session looks like for your girls' squad. Also, based on the answers you have given to others, it sounds like your young girl really enjoys being part of your squad.
Therefore…