Player Development Project Podcast - Learning Tools for Soccer Coaching

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Q&A: How can I help my players with emotional control? May 03, 2019

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The question this week comes from Elliott, via Facebook;
“How can I help my players with emotional control?”
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Q&A: What are the benefits of mixed playing experiences? Apr 24, 2019

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The question this week comes from Paul, via email;
“What are your thoughts on playing different teams that are of a better level?”
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Masterclass Discussion: Youth Development with Dan Robinson: Behind the Scenes at Burton Albion FC Apr 15, 2019

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Dan Robinson is the Academy Manager at Burton Albion FC in England and a former Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach with the New Zealand. In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright sits down with Dan to discuss his coaching journey and some of the challenges of taking on a major role at a small club.
Dan discusses some of the lessons he’s learned in leadership, the player development philosophy at Burton Albion, his experience on the world stage with international women’s teams and much more. Don’t miss another fascinating insight into the world of academy football and some great practical advice that you can use with your players.
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Q&A: How can I support an unhappy player? Apr 10, 2019

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The question this week comes from Michael, via email;
“I have a challenge with an under 14 player, the player doesn’t smile and doesn’t get on with the rest of the team, it seems to be for an unknown reason. It is now affecting team harmony. How would you handle this situation?"
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Q&A: Should I give my players equal playing time? Mar 27, 2019

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The question this week comes from Appleton AFC, via Twitter; “What is your view on equal playing time with players from U7 – U17” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion....

Masterclass Discussion: Athlete Development with Ken Lynch Mar 22, 2019

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Ken Lynch is a High-Performance Athlete Development Consultant at High-Performance Sport New Zealand and works with sports people across a range of codes. Originally from Ireland, Ken is an expert in high-performance athlete pathways, athlete talent identification and high-performance strategy.
In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Ken for an informative conversation about the role of HPSNZ, talent development pathways, sports science in youth sport and ensuring the athlete sits at the centre of the learning process. A fantastic discussion and highly worth watching for coaches who want to challenge the status quo and improve their understanding of working with young people. To watch the full discussion head over to the Player Development Project website now.
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Q&A: What advice do you have for half-time talks? Mar 13, 2019

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The question this week comes from Ryan, via Twitter;
“What areas should coaches cover for half-time team talks, for Foundation Phase age players?”
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Q&A: 7 Tips for Successfully Coaching Teenagers Feb 27, 2019

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The question this week comes from Gordon, via email;
“I’ve just started coaching teenagers for the first time, do you have any advice?”
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Masterclass Discussion: Understanding & Developing the Person: An Interview with Cameron Knowles Feb 14, 2019

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Cameron Knowles has been part of the Portland Timbers organisation for well over a decade.Following a 7-year professional playing career at Real Salt Lake, the Timbers and Montreal Impact, Cameron made the move into coaching where he worked as an Assistant Coach with the first team for five years.
The holder of a Masters in Psychology & now into his second season as Head Coach of Portland Timbers T2, Cameron joins PDP Editor, Dave Wright for a conversation on his journey through the USA as a player and coach. Cameron discusses a holistic perspective of player development, the importance of understanding the individual, performance versus development and insights into the 2015 MLS Championship which saw Portland win their first MLS title.Note: The full discussion is available to PDP Members only, click here to watch the Masterclass Discussion now.
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