The question this week comes from Paul: “I coach U11s and under U16s and the older lads want me to continue on to the U18s with them. It was never my intention to go this far, but if the boys want to continue what advice would you have on what differences I may encounter at this age?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Here’s what you…
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The question this week comes from Laurie via Twitter: “How can I take my coaching career to the next level?“ Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Here’s what you can do: 1. Tweet your questions to us @playerdp, or contact us on our Facebook page.2. PDP Members can chat directly with the PDP team to ask questions, share ideas, and support each other on our exclusive Coaching Community. Start…
The life of a modern, top flight football manager can be short lived. With club and supporter expectations bordering on perfection, for a manager to successfully negotiate the gauntlet of public pressure requires skill, knowledge and perhaps above all, luck. Sean Douglas, Football Federation Australia’s Advanced Coaching Manager, explores the criteria most often used to judge coach success, and offers a new context with which to assess performance. “Half the season gone, half the coaches gone; forget the Tasmanian devil – the A-League coach is…