This course helps coaches to develop an effective philosophy and
purpose for their team. The course sets out the key developmental needs of
players and how coaches can meet these needs in their sessions. It will
encourage coaches to examine their own beliefs about why they coach and how
they think soccer should be played and taught. Overall, the aim is to help
coaches to create a ‘constructive alignment’ between their players’
needs, their team philosophy, and coaching methods.
The course takes a holistic look at the development of young
players, examining key physical, mental, social and technical changes that take
place. The course then encourages coaches to consider these factors carefully
when developing their own team philosophy and practices.
The concepts are presented by Dr Matt Pain, the Soccer Mindset
Academy’s psychology adviser. The course consists of 6 video
presentations averaging between 7-10 minutes. The course is suitable for a new
coach and a Director of Coaching with years of experience. Each video offers
advice to coaches on best practice and suggestions how to implement the
concepts with players and teams. Practical tasks in every module help coaches
to start developing their own concrete strategies as the course unfolds.
Member discounts will be shown at checkout.