In this excellent interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright speaks with Head Coach of Team Wellington, Jose Manuel Figueira. 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. Don’t miss this informative discussion around the football landscape in New Zealand and some excellent advice on player development. Jose Manuel Figueira is the…
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In this Masterclass Discussion we are joined by Sean Reed, former first team coach at Fulham FC. Sean shares some crucial lessons from his coaching journey so far, which has taken him from the academy game to first team. Sean’s extensive experience has made him a wealth of knowledge. Some of the key topics we discussed were: Image Source: depositphotos.com
Don’t miss this fantastic Masterclass Discussion with New Zealand Football Technical Director, Rob Sherman. PDP Editor, Dave Wright, drives the discussion around maximising player potential. Rob has travelled around the world working in senior coach education and technical director roles with the Welsh FA, Football Federation Australia & NZ Football. We tap into Rob’s vast experience in the game, hearing about his journey from playing to coaching. We talk skill acquisition and how to design sessions that enable maximum opportunity for players to develop as…
In this insightful and engaging discussion PDP Editor, Dave Wright, interviews Jose Barcala Garcia – Head of Coaching at Deportivo La Coruña Academy. Jose discusses the Deportivo approach to player development. We cover topics like positional games, developing the individual and speak to Jose about his experiences coaching international futsal. Don’t miss this brilliant discussion with a top Spanish development coach. Image Source: depositphotos.com
Dr. John Alder is the Head of Performance Pathways at English Institute of Sport & was previously the Coaching Manager for Sports Coach UK and the High Performance Development Lead for the New Zealand Rugby League for 3 years where he consulted for the Kiwis team on a number of high profile campaigns including the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. John holds a Masters in Sports Coaching & a PhD in High Performance Sport Management which focuses on leadership and Change Culture. In this video…
The psychological corner of player development can be seen as the most complex. It is dynamic and very much has to be catered towards the individual. In a coaching context it is a fundamental part of our roles but often one of the most overlooked. Join PDP Editor Dave Wright as he engages in an informative discussion with John Haime, President of New Edge Performance in Canada. John and Dave discuss a range of key points and practical advice including: Don’t miss this wide ranging…
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
What value do stories play in sport? Making sense of the sporting narrative and being able to translate and challenge these ideas in our coaching is a critical part of player development. Tradition plays a huge part in the systems with which we operate as coaches. Breaking the norm and creating a new narrative can be a catalyst for change. Joining us for this intriguing conversation will be Al Smith, Co-founder of myfastestmile on how the narratives around you can influence your coaching behaviour, performance and…
Tony Readings is an International Coach who has attended two Olympics and three FIFA Women’s World Cups with the New Zealand Women’s team. He is the holder of the AFC Pro License and the UEFA A license and has been coaching at international level for almost a decade. Tony joins us for an in-depth discussion, covering the following topics: Join PDP Editor & UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright & PDP Lead Researcher, James Vaughan as they discuss these topics and a whole lot more….
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
The world of professional football can be a fickle and difficult industry. Whether you’re in coaching, management or administration in football, there are certain elements that can give you a better chance of achieving your career objectives. Toby French, Founder of Careers in Football joins Player Development Project for a discussion on the challenges of carving out a career in the beautiful game. A qualified career professional, Careers in Football is an industry leader in the UK when it comes to guiding football professionals in…
In this Live Webinar replay, Todd Beane, Co-Founder of Cruyff Football & Founder of TOVO Institute discusses his experience, what he’s learnt from Johan Cruyff and some of his recent blog posts. We’ll be discussing practical advice for establishing an environment of development. Also joining the discussion from the USA will be Chris Panayiotou – the Developmental Director of Rush Soccer, Virginia. Chris is a highly experienced coach. Originally from England, Chris has presented at the NSCAA Coaching Convention and he has multiple qualifications from…
Player Development Project Magazine Editor, Dave Wright was fortunate enough go behind the scenes at Liverpool FC Academy with U21 Manager Mick Beale. Following on from our 2015 interview, Dave gets Mick’s views on developing better people and watches the U21’s train prior to their match against Middlesborough. On a gloomy day in the North West, I arrive at the Liverpool Academy with fellow coach and friend, Dan Wright to meet with U21 Manager, Mick Beale – a man who was featured in Issue 7…
In this Live Webinar replay PhD Candidate & Researcher, Lara Mossman joins Player Development Project for a Masterclass on Positive Psychology in Coaching. Lara is a regular magazine and blog contributor to PDP and an expert in her field, currently advising on a number of football related projects for Football Federation Victoria & Football Federation Australia. Join PDP Editor, Dave Wright & PDP Lead Researcher James Vaughan as they discuss the concepts of positive psychology with Lara, examining it’s impact and how to apply it to…
In this Live Webinar replay, Mark Upton joins us to discuss the non-linear journey of player development, constraints based coaching, skill acquisition and more. Mark is co-founder of myfastestmile and is one of the UK’s top coach education researchers. Mark will join the PDP Team, regular hosts Dave Wright & Jimmy Vaughan for an engaging discussion about topics from both Mark & Jimmy’s research. We break the conversation down into a number of key topics around non-linear pedagogy and athlete development. This is a must watch for…
Born in Evergreen Park, Chicago, Illinois, Brad Guzan has gone from running around the various sporting fields of the suburbs of his home town to being a star performer for one of England’s most famous clubs, Aston Villa FC. Not only is Brad a top performer in the cauldron of the English Premier League, but he has also been a part of the USA squad for the last eight years and attended two World Cups. We talk to Brad about his player development journey. …