photo by Piotr Makowski on Unsplash I witnessed a difficult situation for a coach and group of youth players during a game recently, and felt for all involved. They were clearly outmatched for skill 1, being well beaten and the coach was becoming increasingly frustrated. At each break in play, the …

María Ruiz de Oña, Athletic Bilbao, Psychology and Elite Professional Coach Developer In mid July I was fortunate to contribute to the English FA’s Youth Development Phase conference at St Georges Park. As much as I hope to provide value for others in my sessions, I’m equally eager and …