
Founder @The_CoachingLab ⚡ | Creator of #MatchPlayCards I develop the people who develop sport Posts on coaching, game design and player experience
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Ag 16 I was told if there was 100 people in a room, 99 would be better.
A few years on, I own a business that gets to work with some of the biggest names in sport, supported by Virgin SU and every day I live the dream.
If there’s a will, there’s a way!
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The quietest coach on the sideline is often the best one. If you’re talking non-stop on game day, you’re coaching too late.
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Completely agree with Jack on this. Used to much prefer delivering whole-part-whole with teams for that reason.
The game brings growth. Also brings so many more coaching points than your preconceived ones from a session plan.
8 YEARS THIS MONTH!
Forever changing the game for coaches, teachers and players around the world!
Backed by Virgin StartUp and described by Richard Branson as an “inspiration”. MatchPlay Cards are changing how coaches plan sessions. thecoachinglab.org
A few hundred newbies around here, welcome to @The_CoachingLab where we help organisations develop better coaches, because players learn best through games and coaches deserve tools that make that easy.
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Giving away a year’s worth of small-sided games to any coach who wants them. No catch. Just comment “MATCHPLAY” below. 🃏
Asking a good question is harder than giving an instruction. That’s exactly why most coaches don’t do it.
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Replying to @JPR_25
This quite literally the absolute number one focus. Nothing else matters if they aren’t learning to flat out LOVE what they are doing.
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.@AFCCommunity love using our #MatchPlayCards to support their delivery of engaging sessions for young people.
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I'd often let them choose.
But....
They'd have to beat me in a sprint or a plank challenge or something similar first
Players should pick the session sometimes. Giving away control isn’t weak coaching. It’s how you build ownership.
Great day with @AFCCommunity maximising @The_CoachingLab #MatchPlayCards.
Great people doing great things!
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Replying to @JPR_25
15x30 field with 2 goals.
2v2+2 diagonal neutrals on each side. Can only score in your attacking half.
Any age of kid loves it!
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Replying to @JPR_25
I cant remember where I got it from, but "defend the triangle" 6v3 or 7v4
There is a triangle on the middle of a larger space. Attackers score goals by passing through the triangle to another teammate. Defenders intercept the passes and bring them inside the triangle for a goal.


















