Praise vs. Affirmation
This article is shared by Player Development Project Prof. Stephen Rollnick is a pioneer in motivational interviewing and in recent years has been applying his knowledge to sport. In this...
Happy People, Better Players
This article is shared by Player Development Project In this article, former Chelsea FC & Portsmouth FC academy player, Jack Burns opens up about the harsh realities around pursuing sport as...
Watch
Letting Go of Control: How Coaches Can Lead and Be Vulnerable
A willingness to be vulnerable can be an incredibly valuable trait for both athletes and coaches. While traditional coaching outlooks may view vulnerability negatively, it’s increasingly recognised that openness —...
Watch
Reducing Parental Anxiety in Youth Sport
In many respects, working with parents is almost as important as working with athletes. Parents exert greater influence over their children than anyone else — so helping them to have...
Watch
Building Relationships with Parents
Parents are integral stakeholders in our youth sport programmes. They often help our athletes get to training or games, have a huge influence on the values and beliefs that they...
Watch
The Coach as the Leader: Culture-Setting and Expectations
As coaches in the youth sport space, our role is not simply to work with athletes and help them develop skills, but to lead an array of different stakeholders within...
That’s Not How I Learn
This article is shared by Player Development Project How do you differentiate between each individual’s learning experience within your group? No single player’s experience is the same. In this article,...
What is Character?
People are often described as either having good character or bad character. Such perceptions represent traditional, limiting views of character. In reality, character is more complex than this. In this...
Watch
Designing a Session — Understanding the Three Rs: Repetition, Realism, and Relevance
Designing great session plans is a crucial (and rewarding) component of delivering youth sport. As coaches, we need to give young athletes enjoyable sporting experiences, help them develop, and potentially...
