In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright hosts Wellington Phoenix FC Academy Director, Paul Temple.
Paul holds a UEFA A license and is alongside his role as Academy Director at Wellington Phoenix, (New Zealand’s only A-League club) and is an Assistant Coach of the New Zealand U17 Men’s team. Paul joins Dave to discuss how the club is trying to develop players for the future, analysing football trends and innovating in what is fast becoming the hot bed of youth football in New Zealand. Paul and Dave talk session design, academy philosophy, challenges in youth football and more.
Show Notes
0:00 – 2:42: Introduction, Paul’s background and coaching experience
2:42 – 5:38: Current role within u17 national team and challenges it can face
5:38 –7:28: Profile of players coming through the NZ system
7:28 – 11:30: Player development philosophy at Wellington Phoenix
11:30 – 16:22: Success stories of players breaking through the academy at Wellington Phoenix
16:22 – 21:30: Preferred coaching style and playing philosophy within the club
21:30 – 24:26: Tactical flexibility and why this is so important when developing players
24:26 –28:46: Paul’s views on characteristics that young players need to be successful in modern Football
28:46 – 31:50: What opportunities are there in New Zealand during the current transitional moment within Football
31:50 – 35:08: Challenges faced within the New Zealand coaching landscape
35:08 – 37:08: Optimum learning environment: What this looks like
37:08 – 39:13: Key characteristics of an effective coach
Key Takeaways
16:22 – 21:30: Preferred coaching style and playing philosophy within the club
21:30 – 24:26: Tactical flexibility and why this is so important when developing players
35:08 – 37:08: Optimum learning environment: What this looks like
37:08 – 39:13: Key characteristics of an effective coach
Image Credit: James at Uni, Creative Commons
