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The Principles of Player Development

Jose Manuel Figueira
Jose Manuel Figueira Jose Manuel Figueira is currently the Head Coach of both the New Zealand U17 Men's Football Team & Auckland City FC. He has also formerly worked as Head Coach of Team Wellington and began his coaching career in the UK with Aldershot Town FC and also spent time working at New York Red Bulls academy.
Balance is Better PhilosophyCoachesCoaching practiceLeadershipQuality experiences, regardless of ability or motivationsSkill development28 Min Watch

This video is shared by Player Development Project

In this interview, Player Development Project Editor, Dave Wright speaks New Zealand U17 Football Coach, Jose Manuel Figueira on his guiding principles for developing youth football players.

This interview was recorded when Jose was Head Coach of New Zealand National League side, Team Wellington. Since the interview was recorded, Jose has gone on to become the New Zealand U17 Men’s Coach & Head Coach of Auckland City FC. Jose discusses his player development philosophy based around some four key learning pillars and also talks about the transition from overseeing one of New Zealand’s top academies to now being placed in charge of Team Wellington, a team that won the domestic title in 2016 and went onto great success during Jose’s time in the capital. Don’t miss this informative discussion around the football landscape in New Zealand and some excellent advice on player development.

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