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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?
How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy

How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy
Balance is Better Principles Poster

Balance is Better Principles Poster
Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture
Unpacking the Balance is Better principles

Unpacking the Balance is Better principles
Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections
Balanced Female Health

Balanced Female Health

Q&A: What is the benefit of a player-led training session?

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.
CoachesCoaching practiceLeadership10 Min Watch

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

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