PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
APPLYING THE MOST CURRENT KNOWLEDGE IN YOUTH SPORT TO HELP EVERY PLAYER REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
APPLYING THE MOST CURRENT KNOWLEDGE IN YOUTH SPORT TO HELP EVERY PLAYER REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
REALITY-BASED
REALITY-BASED
THE GAME IS THE STARTING POINT
THE GAME IS THE STARTING POINT
A soccer action is objectively defined in three steps:
A soccer action is objectively defined in three steps:
First, a player communicates (verbally and non-verbally) with their environment. They send and receive information to teammates and opponents. Based on this information, they make a decision. Lastly, they execute the decision with their technique.
First, a player communicates (verbally and non-verbally) with their environment. They send and receive information to teammates and opponents. Based on this information, they make a decision. Lastly, they execute the decision with their technique.
Based on this Communication-Decision-Execution reference (CDE), we can deduce that training should include all three of these soccer action characteristics. To have the strongest transfer to the 'real game,' the best way to improve playing soccer is in an environment that represents the complexity of the game and its characteristics at it's normal or smaller scale.
Based on this Communication-Decision-Execution reference (CDE), we can deduce that training should include all three of these soccer action characteristics. To have the strongest transfer to the 'real game,' the best way to improve playing soccer is in an environment that represents the complexity of the game and its characteristics at it's normal or smaller scale.
In simple words, every training exercise at Twin Tiers SC looks like the sport itself is being played. There is a ball, teammates, an opponent, goals, and a direction. 'Fancy' or 'secret' drills do not exist.
In simple words, every training exercise at Twin Tiers SC looks like the sport itself is being played. There is a ball, teammates, an opponent, goals, and a direction. 'Fancy' or 'secret' drills do not exist.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
CHILDREN MUST PLAY FIRST
CHILDREN MUST PLAY FIRST
"Playing" or "scrimmaging" is often the reward given to children at the end of practice. In our environment, playing soccer is the starting point. From there, the coach's role is to design situations and ask questions about the experience to make children reflect, aiming to develop consciousness of current competencies.
"Playing" or "scrimmaging" is often the reward given to children at the end of practice. In our environment, playing soccer is the starting point. From there, the coach's role is to design situations and ask questions about the experience to make children reflect, aiming to develop consciousness of current competencies.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
HOLISTIC APPROACH
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLUS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLUS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Every parent knows their children learn more by observing than listening.
Every parent knows their children learn more by observing than listening.
The same goes for the relationship between coaches and players. The behavior of the coach will determine most of the perception that a player has of the coach. Therefore, coaches should be role models for their players. This means that a coach should set the right example if they expect players to be on time, to pay attention when he/she speaks, to not play with their phones during meetings, and to help pick up equipment after training.Â
The same goes for the relationship between coaches and players. The behavior of the coach will determine most of the perception that a player has of the coach. Therefore, coaches should be role models for their players. This means that a coach should set the right example if they expect players to be on time, to pay attention when he/she speaks, to not play with their phones during meetings, and to help pick up equipment after training.Â
If a coach wants his/her players to behave in a certain way, the coach should behave in that way first. We believe coaches owe it to players to strive to be perfect role models. We want to be a positive influence in developing the next generation of adults.
If a coach wants his/her players to behave in a certain way, the coach should behave in that way first. We believe coaches owe it to players to strive to be perfect role models. We want to be a positive influence in developing the next generation of adults.
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
1. I., Tamboer J W, et al. Football Theory: An Action Theoretical Viewpoint on the Game of Football. World Football Academy, 2016.
2. Lingen, Bert van. Coaching Youth Football the Youth Football Learning Process for Players Ages 6-19. World Football Academy, 2016.
3. Verheijen, Raymond. The Original Guide to Football Coaching Theory: The Fundamentals How to Coach Football. 1st ed., Football Coach Evolution BV, 2020.
4. Ford, P. R., & Williams, A. M. (2012). The developmental activities engaged in by elite youth soccer players who progressed to professional status compared to those who did not. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 13(3), 349-352.