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Post by bogan on Dec 3, 2023 13:42:15 GMT -5
“ Foster the best playing environments”
Coaches, “players do not deliberately make mistakes to hurt the team” Mistakes are “technical” or “decision” based and good coaches understand the difference.
Paul Holder a former colleague of mine states; “mistakes are “incidents” a second mistake is a “coincidence” but it becomes a “pattern” if it happens a 3rd-4th time”
How many coaches coach “patterns of behavior” rather than “incidents”?
From what I witness regularly in US Youth Soccer matches, parents and coaches thrive on “coaching incidents”
The danger then comes from denying players the chance to “self correct/learn” that totally restricts their development.
How many coaches get their license’s and then are let go into the ecosystem without being seen again by those who granted the licence?
We need to raise standards in the USA when it comes to Youth Soccer, we have many video systems that are used at youth games, does anyone look at them?
“Player care” is a fashionable term being banded around and is slowly creeping into the game (which is a good thing!) but coaching styles and methods are not being addressed outside of the “conditioned learning environment” therefore many players are getting let down.
When will “observation” be introduced to the system to get realistic feedback?
Thoughts “
Derek Broadley
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Post by atlchiefs on Dec 4, 2023 15:58:22 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that with us. I see that positive environment may not be everything, but's it's tremendously important for long term development. As a coach, I'm not certain that the stakeholders (parents, clubs, et al) have the patience to allow for self correction. Unfortunately, creating that positive environment and allowing for real growth and learning within the game takes time and feels like a pipe dream in the current world of 'I want it all right now'.
Coaching requires that we allow players time to master technique, understand systems and tactics, and manage personal behavior patterns (theirs and others) within the game. A long-time coaching buddy often says that 'we shouldn't expect the kids to apply the principles of calculus before they know how to add and subtract'. This beautiful game of ours imitates life in many ways.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Dec 12, 2023 20:05:54 GMT -5
Basketball has its parks and blacktops for unorganized play, while football has the backyard ball with friends, family, and that Uncle with the gimpy knee. Baseball enthusiasts enjoy stickball and pilgrimages to Cooperstown. Soccer's true growth lies in breaking down societal barriers that gatekeep fields and pitches, hindering kids' access to learn and play in its raw form. The shortage of qualified coaches and scouts perpetuates a cycle where we repeat the same actions, hoping for a different outcome. It's time to redefine the game from the grassroots up! ⚽️
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Post by rifle on Dec 12, 2023 20:58:20 GMT -5
Basketball has its parks and blacktops for unorganized play, while football has the backyard ball with friends, family, and that Uncle with the gimpy knee. Baseball enthusiasts enjoy stickball and pilgrimages to Cooperstown. Soccer's true growth lies in breaking down societal barriers that gatekeep fields and pitches, hindering kids' access to learn and play in its raw form. The shortage of qualified coaches and scouts perpetuates a cycle where we repeat the same actions, hoping for a different outcome. It's time to redefine the game from the grassroots up! ⚽️ Don Garber spoke on the day of the MLS championship about building a pyramid, comprised of MLS Next and MLS. An illegitimate closed pyramid. An “open” pyramid is the necessary solution. A pyramid is strongest because of the base.. the grassroots. It is also self aligning. It is not highlighted by a “top” league with salary gimmicks and participants who land there by fiat. |
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Dec 13, 2023 12:53:55 GMT -5
Basketball has its parks and blacktops for unorganized play, while football has the backyard ball with friends, family, and that Uncle with the gimpy knee. Baseball enthusiasts enjoy stickball and pilgrimages to Cooperstown. Soccer's true growth lies in breaking down societal barriers that gatekeep fields and pitches, hindering kids' access to learn and play in its raw form. The shortage of qualified coaches and scouts perpetuates a cycle where we repeat the same actions, hoping for a different outcome. It's time to redefine the game from the grassroots up! ⚽️ Don Garber spoke on the day of the MLS championship about building a pyramid, comprised of MLS Next and MLS. An illegitimate closed pyramid. An “open” pyramid is the necessary solution. A pyramid is strongest because of the base.. the grassroots. It is also self aligning. It is not highlighted by a “top” league with salary gimmicks and participants who land there by fiat. I honestly agree with you on an open pyramid, but implementing it in the vast expanse of the United States poses significant challenges. A country like England works because of it's size. I venture to say that may be similar for other countries in Europe. The US is just a ginormous beast and the travel would kill off many borderline profitable clubs. As a marker, the entire United Kingdom (4 countries) would fit into Oregon. An open pyramid would be great, envisioning the nation divided into 4-6 regional pyramids seems pragmatic. This approach could see regional champions progressing to a national schedule, ultimately culminating in a prestigious championship, perhaps under an MLS or alternative title(or whatever we call it)... |
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Post by rifle on Dec 13, 2023 21:06:50 GMT -5
Don Garber spoke on the day of the MLS championship about building a pyramid, comprised of MLS Next and MLS. An illegitimate closed pyramid. An “open” pyramid is the necessary solution. A pyramid is strongest because of the base.. the grassroots. It is also self aligning. It is not highlighted by a “top” league with salary gimmicks and participants who land there by fiat. I honestly agree with you on an open pyramid, but implementing it in the vast expanse of the United States poses significant challenges. A country like England works because of its size. I venture to say that may be similar for other countries in Europe. The US is just a ginormous beast and the travel would kill off many borderline profitable clubs. As a marker, the entire United Kingdom (4 countries) would fit into Oregon. An open pyramid would be great, envisioning the nation divided into 4-6 regional pyramids seems pragmatic. This approach could see regional champions progressing to a national schedule, ultimately culminating in a prestigious championship, perhaps under an MLS or alternative title(or whatever we call it)... And… you’re on the way to finding a solution with a couple minutes of thought. Regardless - IMO copying the NFL/MLB/NBA model for a sport with no TV commercial breaks - ain’t it. |
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