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 …

“As a team we are committed to taking our game to the next level through hard work and continuous improvement, (we) will continue to drive our elite standards and core values to ensure we are ruthless and competitive in every aspect of our preparation and performance.” The above …

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 …