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My Philosophy


My Mission Statement

To create a safe, inclusive, and progressive environment which will enable youth footballers to develop their skills and confidence in an encouraging and supportive set-up.

Football should be fun but with a purpose.

 

What are my objectives? 

To develop players that are good technically and also have a good understanding of the game. 

To develop young people in alignment with my core values to set them up for life, not just for football.

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What do my players need, and how can I help them? 

My players need a safe environment to allow them to develop under my coaching supervision.

Each player learns in a different way so I ensure my teaching style accommodates for all.

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What represents my moral standards and integrity? 

I respect everyone and I expect my players to do the same. I am reliable, organised and punctual.

I manage negative behaviours when they happen and communicate well to all.

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What ethical and inclusive framework underpins my coaching philosophy? 

I am committed to creating a positive environment as I believe this is where people can thrive.

I treat everyone with respect and include all players in my football activities even if this means adapting sessions to fit the ability of some players. 

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My Core Values:-

  • A passion for playing and coaching

  • To be disciplined

  • To always work hard

  • A willingness to learn

  • To create a positive and safe environment

  • To respect people

  • To be inclusive

  • To set high standards

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My Coaching Core Values:-​

  • Know your players

  • Small sided games - In and out of balance

  • Ball mastery exercises - especially with younger players

  • Relevant - Repetition - Realistic training

  • Football should be fun but with a purpose

  • Scanning - Ball - Opposition - Teammates - Space

  • Effective communications

  • Development over winning

  • Plan - Do - Review

  • Train and play with intensity

  • Game centered approach

  • 5 Lanes - 3 - OOP - 5 - IP

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