Adrian Penrose, the coach development officer at University of Chichester talks about the benefits of playing mixed-gender environments.
We sometimes question if the best environment for our young female players is in all-female teams, in mixed-gender…
Hi Peter, hope you're well. When do you head back to training? We can chase up an official confirmation for this, but it might not come through just yet, hopefully we can get an answer in time for your next training session.
It might be worth contacting…
recieving the ball is a great 4 corner model pratice
physically learning to sheild the ball, using your whole body, staying on the ball
socially being challenged 1v1, challenges on decsiions how long ro stay on the ball or a quick round the corner…
Hi Pete,
firstly a great webinar last night cheers for that.
To me culture is all about getting to know your players, taking the time to talk, ask questions show interest, and to the parents also.
looking deeper i could have a player hyperthetically…
hi mark
i think its vitaly important that players have the opportunity to play up or down an age in football if the need is there and the player in question feels comfortable with it.
its an ongoing issue where age bias is concerned that children…
In this blog, The FA’s coach development officer, Pete Augustine talks about culture, the difficult conversations we can have about it and how to embed a good culture at your club.
When we consider the four corners, there are many things that we look…
I coach an U10s team who are one of higher ability teams within the region/league.
I've coached this team from minikickers and spent a lot of time and effort with them, mainly due to the enjoyment of it but also to create a positive and unified atmosphere…
Hi Mandy
Thats great you’ve started with an u7s team and that you’re thinking about the goal keeper position.
I have found with this age group, I’ll do GK sessions with team for 10 minutes as part of the arrival activity, then whoever is in goal on…
Hi Matthew, thanks for your question around squad/team selection for your Under 9 girls group. This dilemma isn't an unusual one, so here are a few top tips: 1. YOUR CLUB PHILOSOPHY: Make sure that you are in line with what your club's philosophy says…
Amanda Greenslade, PE officer for The FA, shares her thoughts around how you could support players during the lockdown. She also poses some important questions for you to consider.
As the weeks of lockdown continue, clubs and schools have had to become…
