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In this Q&A, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by PDP Coaching Advisor, James Coutts to discuss some of the core skills that are critical for young players to develop, how we can support them and some practical ideas for you to implement.
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27 Oct 2021
Which Game Formats Should I Use in the Foundation Phase?
The Foundation Phase broadly covers the ages of 8-12 in youth soccer and is a crucial period of experimentation and skill acquisition for young players (https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/masterclass-discussions-academy-insights-the-foundation-phase-u8-u12/). So what game formats should we use in order to give them the best opportunities to learn, enjoy the sport, and develop? Below, we look at the range of formats available to coaches and consider how we can incorporate them into our training and games programs to give kids a variety of positive experiences playing soccer.
Read more here. (https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/qa-which-game-formats-should-i-use-in-the-foundation-phase/)
2 Aug 2021
Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Keith and David Mayer
Leadership is an inherent part of coaching. In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by father and son coaches, Keith & David Mayer for an in depth discussion on the topic of authenticity and leadership.
Keith and David Mayer have just released their second book, The Lone Wolf: A Story About Assumptions, Authenticity & Action. (https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Mayer/e/B0826HY46G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share)
Some of the key concepts from the book underpin this conversation with Keith, David and Dave diving into the following areas:
What is authenticity?
The coach as a role model
How can coaches be authentic in their approach?
The importance of self-awareness
Mental health and it's place in sport
Plus much more
If you enjoy this discussion, you can buy Keith & David's book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Mayer/e/B0826HY46G%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) and don't forget to check out their previous PDP Masterclass Discussion on Building Connections by clicking here (https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/masterclass-discussions-building-connections-an-interview-with-david-keith-mayer/).`
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