there is a time on a coaches journey when they move from trying to control all aspects of practice, copy/pasting from sessions online, to embracing the random nature of the game to planning & delivering sessions that adhere to the context, this is where coaching really starts.

Being an elite former athlete DOES NOT, make you an elite coach.

Is focusing solely on movement just scratching the surface of skill? Perceptual learning & environmental awareness are key. Practice should unlock, not limit, these skills. #SkillDevelopment #MovementSkills #SkillDevelopment #MovementSkills

We don’t just move in the environment—we move with it, creating information that shapes our adaptation.

[1/2] There are no 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔, there are 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚. Roberto De Zerbi explains that today schemes no longer exist, there are principles of play that prepare the team to manage different game situations through a common language.

Simple changes to coaching that can skyrocket player ability: -Use live defenders -Based around game-like problems -Fast-paced and unpredictable tasks -Use constraints to develop personalized skills The result: Skills emerge organically through challenges.

In 2016 Diniz was asked about the need for a revival of street football “When a child plays in the street, he learns in a playful environment that favors creativity” “Today he plays in an environment that tends to undermine his creativity & the relationships he plays from”

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Coaching is serious work—but if you’ve stopped enjoying it, something’s gone wrong. Joy fuels learning. Joy fuels connection. Keep it fun.

You can have beautiful technique and still fail under pressure. Why? Because skill isn’t just movement—it's movement + context. Skill = using your abilities to solve problems in real time. Technique is only one piece. #PROFramework #coaching

How Arne Slot's training sessions created the foundations of a Premier League winning team 👏⚽

Perhaps traditional coaches (& players) tend to think working on something means you have to really focus in on it, i.e., isolate the practice. But skill emerges in context — not in a vacuum. We need to design tasks that reflect the environment where performance actually happens.

Incredibly proud of Mira on her international call-up for Lebanon! It’s been an absolute privilege working with her these past 3 years. She will be a huge asset to The Lady Cedars. فخور بك @FALebanon

I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and incredibly grateful for the journey. Cannot thank @danielmckimm & the club for the opportunity. Wishing everyone at @LondonBees all the very best moving forward.

I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my coaching role at Bees. Lately, coaching has felt more draining than fulfilling, and I’ve struggled to find the creative spark that both the role & the players deserve.

Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, London Bees confirms its retained and released list. #LondonBees🐝

There is a teen, looking to go to university doing crap like this, thinking it will help them get there. A coach capitalising upon on that hope and parents blindly paying for nonsense that leads nowhere

Old one, but always relevant.

Common sense

24/25 Season ✅ #LondonBees🐝

4th place finish 41 points No games in hand��� Beat everyone below us Did not beat anyone above us A deserved 4th spot @LondonBees