Following on from Andre's post last week from Mark O'Sullivan on developing tactical creativity in team sports, I thought I would share another from Mark on 'Representative Learning Design,' a key principle in practice design. What is Representative Learning Design? For the purpose of … [Read more...] about Representative Learning Design
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Teaching Tactical Creativity in Sport
Hi everyone. It's time again to give a little insight into the latest teaching/coaching methods designed to provide each child with optimal football development. If parents are interested in having a closer look into the latest football development talks around the globe, I would suggest … [Read more...] about Teaching Tactical Creativity in Sport
Thierry Henry – Legend On and Off the Pitch
Thierry Henry is arguably the greatest striker of all time. He possesses every quality a true striker should have in pace, strength, skill and most importantly, an eye for goal. On top of that his movement, work rate and leadership both on and off the pitch make him the complete player and team … [Read more...] about Thierry Henry – Legend On and Off the Pitch
Spoilt for Choice
With both the Euro Cup on at the moment and the Copa America Centenario tournament just finished we have been spoilt for choice with quality football on display around the clock. But there is one man who has continually left the world in awe. Watch as Lionel Messi leads Argentina to the final of the … [Read more...] about Spoilt for Choice
Always a Child Before a Player
Each weekend I attend both my sons' football matches. Both play locally. I like to be the dad who sits back and watches my boys enjoy their match. I don’t have an opinion on the match or result and as far as I'm concerned my sons have always had a good game. They always make positive … [Read more...] about Always a Child Before a Player
Leicester City Documentary
As we all know, the dream of Leicester City not only became a reality but their achievement was probably beyond their wildest expectations. They won the Premier League in England, regarded as one of the best competitions in the world. How did they do it and what did the club and its personnel … [Read more...] about Leicester City Documentary