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Development football is designed to create the best learning and fun experience for young players. To ensure an imbalance in ability does not spoil this, the FA has approved ‘Power Play’ as an option that mini-soccer and youth leagues can adopt. So for example…. – If a team is losing by a four goal difference […]
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Over-training or burnout is becoming more prevalent among young athletes. It can present in many different forms – both physical and psychological. The most commonly reported symptoms include chronic muscle or joint pain, respiratory tract infections, mood disturbances, personality changes, loss of appetite, decreased in interest in training, and sleep disturbances. The velocity of growth […]
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With preseason now in full swing, I thought I would update my list of football management tips for new and inexperienced managers. As some of you may know my PhD is in sport psychology, however, for this, I haven’t considered how and where the tips presented are based on theory. Instead, this is primarily a […]
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With the grassroots football season a few months from ending it is a great opportunity to reflect on the ‘success’ of your season. Use the five questions below to get a balanced view on your achievements since last summer. 1) Has your team developed as a group? League positions and trophies are the common way […]
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Coaches at every level of the game will experience unexpected changes to player numbers, area size or weather conditions at their coaching sessions. Other challenges include unpredictable player motivation or your well prepared activities not going to plan. So, what can you do? Here are our 10 top-tips to help you deal with the unexpected scenarios […]
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“They’ll never make it as a pro” is a comment heard on touchlines at every level of the game. But how much do we really know about what talent looks like? Here, Joe Baker, talent development expert, challenges coaches to reflect on their current selection processes and asks: what are the ideal conditions for talent […]
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As football’s governing body in England, safeguarding is a fundamental aspect of The FA’s role – and that of its affiliated members. Collectively we have an ongoing duty to ensure the game is a safe, positive and enjoyable experience for the millions of children, young people and adults who regularly play, watch, coach, referee and […]
Rarely do coaching sessions or match days go perfectly to plan. Here, FA county coach developer, Lee Brown, outlines 10 common problems encountered by coaches offering a variety of solutions you can use with your players. 1) The session isn’t working If your session has lots of intricacies and isn’t going to plan, it’s important […]
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The FA Level 1 in Coaching Football is the first stepping-stone on the core coaching pathway. It will provide you with an introduction to coaching the game and working with players from under 7 to open age. You will gain an insight into the game in England, how it is played and how you can […]
