Explore every episode of the podcast Player Development Project Podcast - Learning Tools for Soccer Coaching
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| What Is the Value of Coaching Soccer Skills? | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:19:58 | |
In this Q&A, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by PDP Coaching Advisor, James Coutts to discuss some of the core skills that are critical for young players to develop, how we can support them and some practical ideas for you to implement. | |||
| Which Game Formats Should I Use in the Foundation Phase? | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:17:08 | |
The Foundation Phase broadly covers the ages of 8-12 in youth soccer and is a crucial period of experimentation and skill acquisition for young players. So what game formats should we use in order to give them the best opportunities to learn, enjoy the sport, and develop? Below, we look at the range of formats available to coaches and consider how we can incorporate them into our training and games programs to give kids a variety of positive experiences playing soccer. | |||
| Coach Development with Sean Douglas | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:21:09 | |
In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Sean Douglas for an in depth conversation on coach development. Sean is the National Coach Education Manager at Football Federation Australia and has vast experience as a Technical Director, Coach and Coach developer. In this discussion, Sean and Dave discuss formal coach education courses, advice for coaches who are on a coach education pathway and what to expect, the importance of self reflection and the Australian football landscape. If you're considering a coaching course or want insights into how it works, this is a great discussion to get a better understanding of the process and how you can develop as a coach. | |||
| Masterclass: Inside AFC Wimbledon with Jeremy Sauer | 20 Nov 2017 | 00:19:42 | |
In this in depth discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright speaks to Jeremy Sauer, Academy Manager at AFC Wimbledon. | |||
| Masterclass: Behind the Scenes at The RFU: Russell Earnshaw | 01 Nov 2017 | 00:24:57 | |
In this fantastic interview with England U18 Rugby Coach, Russell Earnshaw, PDP Editor, Dave Wright dives into a conversation with Russell on the types of environments England rugby is looking to create in order to develop sustainable success. | |||
| Q&A: When should I play a player up or down a level? | 27 Oct 2017 | 00:10:22 | |
The question this week comes from Ryan, via Twitter: | |||
| Q&A: How do I develop individual learning plans for my players? | 20 Oct 2017 | 00:21:06 | |
The question this week comes from Jody, via PDP Facebook page: | |||
| Q&A: 20 must read books for coaches | 13 Oct 2017 | 00:21:38 | |
The question this week comes from Pete, via Twitter: | |||
| Q&A: What are the best 9v9 formations, and why? | 06 Oct 2017 | 00:13:44 | |
The question this week comes from John, via the PDP Facebook page: | |||
| Q&A: If player development is not about winning, what is it about? | 29 Sep 2017 | 00:15:32 | |
The question this week comes from Tony, via Facebook: | |||
| Q&A: What is the benefit of a player-led training session? | 22 Sep 2017 | 00:10:43 | |
The question this week comes from Liam, via the PDP Innovation Space: | |||
| Masterclass: The United Approach with Paul McGuinness | 19 Sep 2017 | 00:35:37 | |
Paul McGuinness was immersed in the world of Manchester United as a player and coach for 28 years.Paul learnt his craft from his father Wilf, a Manchester United Manager and was mentored by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, Tony Whelan and more. | |||
| Q&A: What is your advice to a beginner coach? | 15 Sep 2017 | 00:09:50 | |
The question this week comes from Mikael, via the PDP Innovation Space: | |||
| Should my club trial players? | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:25:41 | |
This week the question comes from our PDP Members Slack channel: “Should my club run trials for players?” | |||
| Q&A: How do we develop a style of play? | 08 Sep 2017 | 00:13:09 | |
The question this week comes from Chris, via the PDP Innovation Space: | |||
| Q&A: What is your planning process? | 01 Sep 2017 | 00:24:03 | |
The question this week comes from Ash, via Twitter: | |||
| Q&A: How do I affect players of all abilities in my group? | 25 Aug 2017 | 00:12:01 | |
The question this week comes from Spence, via Twitter: | |||
| Q&A: What is coaching? | 18 Aug 2017 | 00:16:55 | |
The question this week comes from Dan Wright, who was asked: | |||
| Masterclass: Maximising Player Potential | 15 Aug 2017 | 00:29:45 | |
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. | |||
| Q&A: How can I coach awareness? | 11 Aug 2017 | 00:13:33 | |
The question this week comes from Nick via Facebook: | |||
| Q&A: How can I coach team captain attributes? | 04 Aug 2017 | 00:16:59 | |
The question this week comes from Stuart via Facebook: | |||
| Masterclass Discussion: Football For Good | 01 Aug 2017 | 00:29:10 | |
Enjoy this inspirational insight from Adrian Bradbury, Founder & Director of Football For Good in Uganda. With a wide-ranging background in business, basketball and charitable work, Adrian has founded the only full-time player development programme in formerly war-torn Northern Uganda. | |||
| Q&A: How can I combat slow starts in games? | 28 Jul 2017 | 00:07:51 | |
The question this week comes from Mark via Twitter: | |||
| Q&A: How can I help my team improve their defending? | 21 Jul 2017 | 00:10:33 | |
The question this week comes from Michael: | |||
| Building Connections: An Interview with David & Keith Mayer | 05 Jun 2020 | 00:38:44 | |
In our latest Masterclass Webinar we sit down to discuss the coach/athlete relationship with Keith and David Mayer, authors of Gold Dust: How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly. The focus of the conversation is how we build connections with young players, using empathy, understanding, patience and communication. Keith is has over 40 years coaching experience at a number of professional clubs and has worked as an FA Tutor. David is currently completing his UEFA A license and has experience in the USA and Africa. This wide ranging conversation discusses how coaches can build quality relationships with players and shares insights into the book, giving practical advice for you to implement in your environment. | |||
| Q&A: How can I help my players improve their ball skills? | 14 Jul 2017 | 00:07:57 | |
The question this week comes from Terry: | |||
| Q&A: The Power of Video: What do I look for as a coach? | 07 Jul 2017 | 00:11:48 | |
The question this week comes from Nick: | |||
| Q&A: How can I deal with difficult parents on the sidelines? | 30 Jun 2017 | 00:08:13 | |
The question this week comes from Sean: | |||
| Masterclass Discussion: Inside Nottingham Forest | 27 Jun 2017 | 00:37:57 | |
Tom Mallinson is a UEFA A license holder who works at Nottingham Forest as the U16 coach. Tom has been part of the staff at Nottingham Forest staff for a number of years and worked his way up through the academy. | |||
| Q&A: How can I encourage my players to pass the ball more? | 23 Jun 2017 | 00:10:53 | |
The question this week comes from Chris: | |||
| Q&A: What are some different communication strategies I can use with my players? | 16 Jun 2017 | 00:13:45 | |
The question this week comes from Michelle: | |||
| Q&A: How can I help my players dominate possession? | 10 Jun 2017 | 00:07:01 | |
The question this week comes from Daniel: | |||
| Q&A: Should I separate goalkeepers from outfield players at training? | 07 Jun 2017 | 00:06:57 | |
The question this week comes from John: | |||
| Q&A: How can I work on switching play with my U12 team? | 05 Jun 2017 | 00:06:31 | |
The question this week comes from Lauren: | |||
| Masterclass: Ben Bartlett | 03 Jun 2017 | 00:33:36 | |
Masterclass: Ben Bartlett In this episode, PDP’s Dave Wright interviews the FA’s Ben Bartlett. Ben Bartlett has been involved with The FA as a coach educator since 2007. Now a Senior Youth Coach educator, Ben has also previously worked at... | |||
| Q&A: Would you ever use isolated technique with your players? | 25 May 2020 | 00:40:18 | |
The question this week comes from Percy via Facebook: | |||
| Welcome to the PDP Podcast | 01 Jun 2017 | 00:02:29 | |
Welcome to the PDP Podcast! Over the past few months, more and more of our members have been asking us to create a podcast so they can listen to PDP content while they’re on the go. And here it is!... | |||
| 10 Mistakes to Avoid as a Beginner Coach | 05 May 2020 | 00:38:48 | |
The question this week comes from the John via Facebook: “What are some of the common mistakes when you start coaching?” | |||
| On The Grass: Ray Power on Coach Education | 22 Apr 2020 | 01:10:29 | |
In this episode Dan is joined by Ray Power. Ray, is a UEFA A Licence coach, an FA tutor and author. In this discussion Dan and Ray touch on ‘collecting badges’, the importance of informal learning and the some practical tips for coaches and coach developers. | |||
| On The Grass: Adrian Bradbury on Developing Character | 10 Apr 2020 | 01:24:05 | |
In this episode Dan is joined by Adrian Bradbury. Adrian has spent the last 10 years identifying and nurturing talent in East Africa. In this conversation they discuss character – which Adrian is truly passionate about. Adrian shares his approach to character development. Why he thinks it is important, how we could go about delivering it – both on and off the pitch, as well as some of the complexity when working with young people! If you enjoy the show please let us know via twitter - @coachdanwright or @playerdp | |||
| Human Movement with Jade Martin & Ben Westbook | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:22:48 | |
In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Parkour coach, Ben Westbook and physiotherapist Jade Martin. This is an insightful conversation with two innovators in youth development with some great tips for coaches and parents. | |||
| Should my players play multiple sports? | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:18:29 | |
The question this week comes from Stuart via Twitter: “I coach U12 footballs and I have a player that wants to play rugby as well as football, how should I manage this situation?” | |||
| Process to Performance: Heinrich Malan | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:22:09 | |
In this Masterclass Discussion PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Head Coach of Auckland Aces Cricket team, Heinrich Malan to discuss a range of coaching topics. | |||
| Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Keith and David Mayer | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:57:22 | |
Leadership is an inherent part of coaching. In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by father and son coaches, Keith & David Mayer for an in depth discussion on the topic of authenticity and leadership. Keith and David Mayer have just released their second book, The Lone Wolf: A Story About Assumptions, Authenticity & Action. Some of the key concepts from the book underpin this conversation with Keith, David and Dave diving into the following areas:
If you enjoy this discussion, you can buy Keith & David's book on Amazon and don't forget to check out their previous PDP Masterclass Discussion on Building Connections by clicking here.` | |||
| On The Grass: Graham Mills on shifting the lens from team to individual development | 26 Feb 2020 | 01:09:06 | |
In this On The Grass episode we are joined by Graham Mills. We discuss putting individual development at the centre of our approach. In this chat we talk through the process of setting targets, focusing on individuals through training and game day and empowering young players on their journey. | |||
| Creativity and Control: A Conversation with Mark Upton, James Vaughan and Dave Wright | 04 Feb 2020 | 01:19:19 | |
Creativity values, culture, systems and control. What does it all mean and how does it impact coaching and sporting environments? In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Co-Founder of my fastest mile, Mark Upton alongside PDP Lead Researcher and AIK Academy Coach, James Vaughan. In this wide-ranging conversation, the guys discuss some of James’ Phd research and his recently published paper on creativity, as well as diving down a number of rabbit holes such as:
This philosophical discussion will hopefully leave you considering your approach and generate a few different perspectives to look at your own coaching. When tuning in to this one, consider the environments we create, how we shape them and how they shape us. | |||
| On The Grass: Maxi Opondo-Mbai on the Learning Curve | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:42:54 | |
In this episode of On The Grass I am joined by Maxwell Opondo Mbai. | |||
| 10,000 Experiences: Developing Players Age 7-10 with Mark Lyons | 08 Jan 2020 | 00:25:13 | |
In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Mark Lyons - Pre Academy Co-ordinator and Lead Coach at Leicester City Football Club. | |||
| On the Grass: The Learning Journey with James Coutts | 22 Dec 2019 | 00:52:20 | |
In this episode I am joined by the newest member of the PDP team, James Coutts. In this podcast we explore some of James’ playing and coaching journey. I was keen to ask who has influenced his coaching style and what are the key bits he has learnt along the way! James has recently joined the PDP as a coaching advisor, so it was great to learn more and share with the PDP community. Hope you enjoy the show! | |||
| Q&A: How can I do Position Specific Work? | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:18:53 | |
The question this week comes from Frank via our Facebook Page, He asks: "How can I do position specific work with my players?" | |||