Player Development

Here is some information and links to help you understand what the new FA Youth Award Module 2 is about.

The Football Association have rolled out three new qualifications. I am often asked what they are about and why should coaches take them, so we have put together some information on them and provided links for you to find out more.

A simple passing and receiving practice to improve players concentration, receiving skills, movement and short range passing techniques

Tactically football has changed dramatically over the last 15 – 20 years.

I recently oversaw a summer football camp in Somerset. There were a group of twenty four 10 and 11 year olds, including boys and girls. The players were of very mixed abilities. Some were very good players, whilst a number had very little experience. All of them had a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

That’s it then. England’s World Cup is over. The inquests and rumours have started. There is no doubt that England’s overall performance during the World Cup was very, very poor.

Being able to master basic football techniques is the foundation for improving players.

Grassrootscoaching.com has designed a series of player skill competitions, which are accessible to members of Grassrootscoaching.com. The idea is for the players themselves to facilitate the organisation of the competition and self learn as they participate.