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Position Specific Training for the Individual Player. UEFA A & MSc Performance Coaching ( University of Stirling)
Dundas , ON, CA, L9H 5e3
Joined November 2009
Great work Andrew and the team! Just started the course this morning.
In recent years, weโve seen a growing appetite among coaches to not only use data - but to actually understand it. Which is why weโve launched our first learning course: An Introduction to Athlete Monitoring with STATSports. The course completely free and built for anyone who
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North America Tour continues! Great to present to @chicagorushsoccer @chicagorushoswego Sharing my work around individual skill development. Individual skill development is ๐ at both pro and grass roots level. As coaches we must focus on the individualโฆconventional
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โWe trained twice this week. Thatโs enough.โ Sounds reasonable. But itโs not how real development works. If players only train when you see them, you only influence half their growth. Thatโs the reality clubs need to face.
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Since establishing themselves in the Premier League, Brentford have built a culture of using data to inform decisions across the club - not just on the pitch, but in how they recruit and plan. Ben Ryan, the club's Performance Director, talking on the @performanceppl podcast,
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For all you coaches starting your journey โฌ๏ธ Ever planned a session that looked great on paper, only to have the kids switch off? We have built 48 animations that actually work with young players and are easy to coach. Comment with your email, and we will send them for free.
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Great work Dan ๐
Quick Combination Play & Finishing โฝ๏ธ In this clip, coach Dan Holman gives his insights to players on how to effectively turn on the ball and maintain your momentum ๐ฅ Full practice here: https://t.co/1Rod4exmHo
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Good luck boys ๐. Go along and give your support if you get a chance this weekend.
๐ต ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ต ๐ฃ Come show your support! ยป St Maryโs (Newtownabbey) ๐ 1๏ธโฃ ๐ Dixon Park ๐ 2pm ๐ NAFL 1C ยป 2๏ธโฃ ๐ Ardglass II ๐๏ธ The Millbridge ๐ 2pm ๐ NADAFL D1 ยป 3๏ธโฃ ๐ Celtic Bhoys Athletic ๐๏ธ Langley Road ๐ 2pm ๐ NADAFL D2 #NeverGiveUp
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Transform a playerโs weak foot with these simple challenges and warm-ups from @MyFootballCoach โฝ๏ธ Listen to the full episode โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/TOfG1oZupO
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It really can be that simple ๐คทโโ๏ธI would add that your level of technical ability will ultimately determine how far you go in the game. Embrace training with a ball, try things, make mistakes and most importantly develop a love of having a ball at your feet. Enjoy football !
Mikel Arteta's advice for all young players ๐โฝ๏ธ (credit: duktigbrand on instagram)
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Looking forward to the United Soccer Coaches Convention this week. Looking to connect with any DOCโs interested in how the MyPersonalFootballCoach Club Partnership can add value to their club. Supporting players and coaches with world class online learning.
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New platform launched: player development & trials support to guide players and parents through a clear pathway to Pro opportunities in the UK & Europe. No more guessing-know what to train and when youโre ready. Learn more: https://t.co/MA5BQnVSmG
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Final Reminder! Tomorrow I'm hosting a FREE Workshop on breaking into football recruitment. One session. 90+ minutes each. The exact roadmap I used to transition from gambling to working as a scout and analyst. ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ - ๐ต๐ฎ๐บ ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ
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The 7 presentations from the Big Data 2025 Webinar have now gone into the TGG Members Area Standard was ๐ฅ ๐ https://t.co/ahahkzZ3ww
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Our Big Data Webinar is back and will again deliver insights into how leading clubs and federations are working with analytics.ย
If you're asking why clubs use data in recruitment... Here's @Worville at the Big Data 2025 Webinar to explain A League One club could realistically be looking at players in Lg 1/ 2/ Scottish Prem and League of Ireland For this season + last season, that's about 2,500 players
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Correct and well done to Declan Rice to respond the right way. ๐
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Confidence doesnโt come from one big session or from training harder every time. It comes from small habits repeated daily. Simple routines help players feel familiar with the ball, trust their technique, and stay calm when pressure shows up in games. Thatโs how confidence is
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Don't overcomplicate ball mastery. For example, 1 setup. 8 exercises. Quick and simple https://t.co/kSgBhQ1vXk
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