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The question this week comes from Sarah, via email: “Should you specialise, or coach across all age groups?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion. In order to build a...
The question this week comes from Pete, via the PDP Facebook Page: “I see a lot of passing patterns online. What do you think of them?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from...
The question this week comes from Neil, via the PDP Innovation Space: “I start coaching a University team this month. I have not been involved with them before and clearly there will be new students involved for the first time...
The question this week comes from Spence, via the PDP Facebook Page: “My focus as a coach is developing my players over winning. However, winning games is very important to my girls team and sometimes they get frustrated by my...
The question this week comes from Carlos, via the PDP Facebook Page: “What’s the best way to work with an Assistant Coach?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion. In...
The question this week comes from David, via the PDP Facebook Page: “How can I help develop a physically mature young player?“ Additional video & reading Masterclass Discussion: Sports Science & Youth Development – Matt Depledge Masterclass Discussion: Talent ID &...
This question comes from Spence via Twitter: “Am I wrong for benching my best player?” Additional Content The Shadow of Team Culture, John Alder Leadership & Culture in Coaching, John Alder Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose...
This question comes from Craig via Twitter: “What role do statistics play in youth development?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion. In order to build a broad range of...
This question comes from Tom, via the PDP Facebook Page: “Does repetition aid development?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion. In order to build a broad range of answers...
The question this week comes from Alan, and was submitted in the lead up to a PDP Members Webinar. “In your experience what are the differences (pro/cons) of the whole part whole methodology. USA coach education is moving away from...
The question this week comes from Vincent, via Twitter: “How do I teach self organisation skills in the foundational ages?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion. In order to...
The question this week comes from Andy, via Twitter: “What are the different approaches coaches take when working with female players?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question from our community for discussion. In...