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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture
Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections
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Balanced Female Health
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Q&A: What is the benefit of a player-led training session?

View through the football net past the goalkeeper.

This video is shared by Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Liam:

“I’m working with players around the age of 14. What are your thoughts on having a group of 2-3 players replace the coach and lead one training session per week?”

Additional video & reading

PDP Magazine: Culture & Coaching: The Shadow of Team Values – John Alder 

Masterclass Discussion: Building Team Culture & The Women’s Game – Tony Readings

Blog: Creativity: Playground to Premier League – James Vaughan

Image Credit: Dan Gold

Dan Wright
Dan Wright Dan Wright is a football coach who holds the FA Advanced Youth Award, the UEFA A license and coaches at a Premier League club academy. Dan is also a blogger and educator with coaching experience working at grassroots level through to professional academies in the UK & Africa.

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