Player Development Project Podcast - Learning Tools for Soccer Coaching

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Masterclass Discussion: Youth Development at Leicester City Jan 12, 2019

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Steve Kirby has over 15 years experience working in academy football in England. Formerly Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at MK Dons, Steve is now the U18 Assistant Coach at Leicester City FC. In this interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down for an hour with Steve to discuss his own personal coaching journey, some of the key lessons he has learnt along the way and how he has applied them.
Steve shares insights into the player development philosophy at Leicester City, advice on how coaches should approach formal coach education and the importance of a player-centred and strength-based approach to helping children maximise their potential.
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Q&A: How do I help apprehensive young players with their confidence? Dec 04, 2018

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The question this week comes from Chris, via email;
“How do I help young players with their confidence when they are showing signs of being apprehensive or nervous about getting more involved at training?”
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Q&A: How do coaches structure sessions? Nov 21, 2018

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The question this week comes from Elliott, via twitter;
“How do coaches structure sessions? I know it depends on topic, but I’d love to hear from a typical session”
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Birmingham City FC: How to Create an Exceptional Learning Environment Nov 05, 2018

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In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright hosts Birmingham City Assistant Academy Manager, Stuart English. Stuart has vast experience in player development having worked at Luton Town FC, Brentford FC and Birmingham City. In his role at BCFC, Stuart is responsible for overseeing not only the player development program alongside Academy Manager, Kristjaan Speakman, but developing coaches, supporting staff and constantly looking for trends and ways of innovating.
In this discussion, Stuart shares his coaching story and gives shares some superb advice for coaches around how to develop players strengths, creativity and gives practical insights into how he has built a reputation as one of the brightest young coaches in England.
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Q&A: What are the different approaches when working with female players? Nov 01, 2018

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The question this week comes from Andy, via Twitter:
“What are the different approaches coaches take when working with female players?”

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Q&A: Should you specialise or coach at all age groups? Oct 23, 2018

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The question this week comes from Sarah, via email;

“Should you specialise or coach at all age groups?”
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Q&A: What age should players start playing 11 v 11? Oct 04, 2018

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The question this week comes from Danny, via the PDP Facebook page:

“What age should players start playing 11 v 11?”
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Q&A: Is there value in a pattern of play? Sep 24, 2018

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The question this week comes from Pete, via the PDP Facebook Page:

“Is there value in a pattern of play?”
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Q&A: What would you prioritise in a short pre-season? Sep 10, 2018

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The question this week comes from Neil, via the PDP Innovation Space:
“I start coaching a University team this month. I have not been involved with them before and clearly there will be new students involved for the first time also. We have 3 training sessions and one friendly before the season starts. Should I focus on key areas (e.g. shape, defending, possession) or try and cram as much broad coaching content as possible into the limited time available?”
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