What did you see?
As a coach, I often see players make what appear to be poor decisions – playing or passing into pressure, standing next to a teammate,… Read More »What did you see?
As a coach, I often see players make what appear to be poor decisions – playing or passing into pressure, standing next to a teammate,… Read More »What did you see?
In executing a training session, I typically have an idea in mind of the outcomes I am working toward – particularly in regards to the… Read More »Don’t hate the player, hate the game
When working with grassroots coaches, especially coaches who are developing basic technical skills with their young players, I often observe the use of drills that… Read More »Developing dynamic technical training activities
As part of fleshing out the curriculum for the UC Premier 7v7 and 9v9 age groups, I had to think carefully about the fundamental principles… Read More »Clarifying goals and non-goals for a club program
Everyone has a set of values that are non-negotiable. My beliefs around the relationship between coaches and players are part of my non-negotiable values. The… Read More »Teachers, students, classrooms, and exams
As part of my role with UC Premier, I have been working on a club curriculum for the U9-U12 age groups. Newberry (2014) described a… Read More »A reflection on curriculum development
Travel has been the best time for me to catch up on reading material. I have a habit of stockpiling books and articles that are… Read More »Baby steps toward the theory of nonlinear pedagogy
The use of small-sided games (SSGs) has become popular as a mechanism for creating an environment that develops physical, psychological, technical, and tactical abilities. As… Read More »Observations on futsal as a development platform for soccer
As a coach, I regard player health and safety as a primary responsibility. In the youth soccer environment, players are often expected to play several… Read More »Research on compression stockings and player recovery
Over the last 6 months, I have become a more avid and consistent consumer of podcasts. An investigation of the podcast universe revealed a variety… Read More »Thoughts on endurance