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Gordon and Dave dive into a discussion which includes practical advice for parents on how to support their children in sport, how clubs can better engage with parents, how to manage the car ride home and much more.Gordon has vast coaching and teaching experience and this discussion is essential viewing for coaches and clubs looking to better understand parental influence in youth sport.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

In this episode of “On The Grass..” Dan Wright is joined by Sam Grace. Sam is currently the Lead U16 Coach at Reading FC, and has 12 years’ experience coaching in academy football. In this podcast Sam takes us through some of his masters research around Sports Psychology, as we discuss some of the implications for both coaches and players.The UEFA A Licence coach shares some strategies to help coaches and performers to develop their understanding of their emotions and how to improve their performance on the pitch. As always there are lots of practical tips for coaches working with young players.Hope you enjoy the show!Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

In this Masterclass Discussion Dave Wright sits down with motivational researcher and rugby coach, Jonny McMurtry. Jonny discusses his research into motivation and participation in youth sport. Jonny and Dave cover a number of topics including athlete motivation, autonomy supportive environments, talent identification and coach behaviour. This is another fascinating discussion around psychology and youth development not to be missed.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

The question this week comes from a Richard via the PDP Member's Slack Channel.Richard asks: "Should you have a season long plan?Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

In this Masterclass Discussion, Dave Wright & Dan Wright Co-host a conversation with Danny Barham, Head of Analysis and Data for Birmingham City FC. Danny shares insights into the power of video, practical advice for grassroots clubs looking to apply analysis, shares the approach of Birmingham City's analysis department and how they individualise analysis for players. This is a fascinating discussion for analytical coaches interested in how performance and development environments are utilising objective analysis and data to support player development in a holistic way.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

In this episode of “On The Grass..” Dan Wright is joined by PDP Editor Dave Wright, who shares his view on modern coaching, developing individuals, putting your ego aside and putting the players first. Dan flips roles with Dave and puts him on the spot as they discuss a range of coaching topics and Dave tackles the question cube.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

This Masterclass Discussion is a special 60 minute edition featuring one of our longest supporting contributors and a genuine coaching innovator, Mark Upton. Mark is hosted by PDP Editor, Dave Wright to discuss contemporary coaching environments, organisational culture, sports science and much more.We dive down a number of rabbit holes in this one from sporting culture, the purpose of youth sport through to academic literature and how to comprehend it plus the commercialisation of youth sport and how current paradigms have been influenced by tradition and industry. There are lots of ideas for coaches in this one.Mark is the Co-founder of myfastestmile, a social enterprise designed to examine how sport provides meaning for people from participation to performance. He also has extensive experience in AFL and working at both the Australian Institute of Sport & the English Institute of Sport. For more of Mark’s articles on playerdevelopmentproject.com or myfastestmile.com.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

The question this week comes from an anonymous grassroots coach: He asks, “Should I recruit stronger players?” Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will choose a key question...Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

Coaching youth sport is complex, challenging and rewarding. In this Masterclass Discussion we speak to Founder of Changing the Game Project and youth coaching expert, John O'Sullivan.PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts John for an in depth discussion which dives into a range of topics including women's football, John's work in the youth coaching space, specialisation, organisational culture and creating learning environments for young people. John is a leader in driving change in youth sport, a long time PDP contributor and has some fantastic ideas and a great lens of approaching youth coaching.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

In this episode of “On the grass..” we are joined by Rob Carlisle. Rob is the Programme Leader – MA Sport Coaching and Development at the University of Chester. He is completing a PhD examining the organisational cultures of professional...

In this Masterclass Discussion, Dr. Craig Harrison is hosted by PDP Editor, Dave Wright for a wide ranging conversation on youth development, skill acquisition and the importance of play in the learning process for children. Craig and Dave cover a...

In this Masterclass Discussion, Player Development Project hosts, Dave Wright and Dan Wright sit down for a fascinating conversation with world leading Sports Psychologist, Dan Abrahams. Dave and Dan facilitate an in depth conversation with Dan on his experience in...

The question this week comes from Joe via Facebook: “Is it OK for a young player to commit a professional foul?” Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Each week, we will...

In this episode of  ‘On the Grass’ we are joined by Jonas Munkvold. Jonas is a coach at Vålerenga in Norway, he joins us to share his 1v1 model as we discuss developing the individual in the team.

In this Masterclass Discussion, FA National Women's Coach Developer, Amy Price shares her unique approach to player development with Dave Wright & Dan Wright in a highly engaging conversation.Amy shares research on how coaches can use the principles of video game design to engage young players in their own development, setting challenges, designing tasks and encouraging problem-solving. Amy outlines how players can take ownership of the task and you can 'level' up the challenge as you go. This is essential listening if you want practical advice around session design and ensuring you're making the environment as enjoyable as possible for young players from one of England's top young coaches.Click here to find out more about Player Development Project Membership.

Alan Good is the coaching director for Focus Field Hockey, a hockey club in Virginia that aims to grow the game, develop players and people and help those who wish to play at the collegiate level in America get recruited....

How can you make your environment as positive as possible? In this Masterclass Discussion, Positive Psychology expert, Lara Mossman joins PDP Editor, Dave Wright for an in-depth discussion on positive psychology in coaching. Lara is one of Player Development Project’s...

In this episode of “On the Grass” Dan Wright is joined by Debbie Sayers from Salisbury Rovers. Debbie discusses the importance of play and why their club put the child at the centre of every decision, this includes picking formation and...

In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor Dave Wright is joined by Head of Specialist Coaching & Lead In Possession Coach at The FA, Aaron Danks. PDP Technical Advsior, Dan Wright also joins the discussion for a fascinating conversation on youth...

“On the grass” is a new project hosted by Dan Wright. In each show Dan is joined by an expert guest, with the ultimate aim is to share some of their experience and knowledge to help other coaches working in...