Understanding youth sport

Coaches

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Dribbling Football: How a child-centred approach led Belgian youth football from 11v11 to 2v2

This article is republished with permission from iCoachKids. One size doesn’t fit all: not in training sessions, not in matches, and not in the personal profile of coaches. To solve...

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Coaches

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What are the benefits of mixed playing experiences?

This video is shared by Player Development Project The question this week comes from Paul via email; “What are the benefits of my players being exposed to mixed experiences against...

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Coaches

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Are we giving all young people an opportunity?

In this series of Balance is Better articles, Sport NZ explores the myths surrounding youth sport and the shift in thinking needed to halt declining participation levels in kiwi teens. ...

Parents

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Good Sports: Making Sense of Youth Sports

As you delve deeper into understanding the issues and challenges in youth sport today, it becomes clear – it’s complex. So how best to make sense of this complexity? Well,...

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Coaches

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Understanding & Developing the Person: An Interview with Cameron Knowles

This video is shared by Player Development Project Cameron Knowles has been part of the Portland Timbers organisation for well over a decade. Following a 7 year professional playing career...

Coaches

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Interview: Michael Inglis – Sports Psychologist

This article is shared by Player Development Project People who know their values are often happier; they’re more focused, and live a more meaningful life. In this article, Player Development...

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Coaches

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How to Develop Footballers of the Future

This video is shared by Player Development Project In this Masterclass Discussion, Player Development Project Editor Dave Wright hosts Wellington Phoenix FC Academy Director, Paul Temple. Paul holds a UEFA...

Coaches

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The Process

This article is shared by Player Development Project What is success in youth development? UEFA A licensed academy coach Dan Wright discusses his philosophy of what success looks like when a coach...

Sport Leaders & Administrators

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Is COVID-19 the reset we need to improve sport for women and girls?

The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique opportunity for our sector. We are faced with the choice to re-build the sport sector as it was, or to realise  the possibilities that lie...