Player Development Project Podcast - Learning Tools for Soccer Coaching

Q&A: How do I help teenage players value defending?

The question this week comes from the PDP Slack Community: How do I help teenage players value defending?Start your Free 30 Day Trial Now

Coach Communication with Stephen Rollnick

Professor Stephen Rollnick is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience. In this Masterclass Discussion, Stephen joins PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright for an in depth discussion on coach communication, the skill of motivational interviewing and much more.Stephen is a truly world-class thinker and practitioner who is applying his extensive knowledge to sport. This conversation covers a range of topics around connection, communication, tradition and relationships which will help coaches improve their ability to build effective relationships in their coaching.For the full conversation visit: https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/masterclass-discussions-coach-communication-with-stephen-rollnick/

How do you support players with self reflection?

The question this week comes from Tom through the PDP Slack Community:Tom asks, "How do you support players with self reflection?"

The Impact of Mentors in Coaching with Trevor Challis

In our latest masterclass PDP Coaching Advisor James Coutts is joined by former QPR player and current Bristol City FC u18 lead coach Trevor Challis. In this discussion Trevor shares some invaluable stories from his playing days and in particular the late great Ray Wilkins that has helped shape how Trevor coaches now.A great discussion around 'guiding' players through their journey and ensuring that being honest along the way is very important.

The Learning Journey: Coach Education with Warren Grieve

Warren Grieve is an AFC Pro License holder and Technical Director at Football NSW in Australia. In this interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Warren to talk coach education, learning environments and more.This conversation covers a range of topics including:Insights into Warren's experience doing the Pro LicenseAdvice for coaches undertaking coursesTackling the question, "What is Coaching?"Common misconceptions on coaching coursesSession designCreating learning environmentsPlus much moreThis is an insightful discussion for developing coaches, particularly those who have an interest in pursuing formal courses and qualifications.