Mike Nolan
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Learning to learn. Trying to say 'I don't know' more often...and remembering that the plural of 'anecdote' isn't 'data' .
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Parents of youth players-
If it looks a bit drizzly this weekend, make sure you check in with the manager early on.
They always appreciate a text asking 'Is the game still on?' - it shows you care & will help ensure they don't call the game off without telling anyone else.
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The GB Deaf Men Players & Staff wish
@England
&
@GarethSouthgate
all the best for tomorrow as they head off from St George’s Park
#Euros2021
@GB_DeafFootball
@deafsport
@edf_football
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Anyone know of a football club or centre that runs Super-Elite sessions for U12s and below? (Ideally with an U5s section to get the youngsters to the next level)
'Elite' just doesn't do it for me any more, this is 2021 and we need to kick on.
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Youth Coaching Top Tip
#79
Remember to shout 'SHOOT' when a player has the ball in front of goal.
This reminds them that they can score by kicking the ball into the goal, in case they have forgotten. It also help to relax them & will show everyone that you know your stuff!
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Having asked c.350 players aged 9-15 years old in the past few weeks what they DON'T like about playing football.
#1
- Parents and coaches shouting at them.
Nothing else came even close.
Imagine - many children are playing DESPITE adults around them, not because of them.
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England Deaf Men Captain &
@FA
Role Model
@MisterJohninho
, shared his journey yesterday with young players in the talent pathway. John Atkinson spoke about his 7 caps as the only Deaf player in the mainstream
@england
Futsal team under
@sturge_p
& his Deaf England Men career.
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Wondering about coaches who are ignoring guidelines & advice, going back to training now. Is this flagging up their attitude to safeguarding and safety in normal circumstances ? Or are they merely misguided and ignorant of the reasons why restrictions are in place?
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Even in this weather it's a privilege to be out working with inspiring grassroots coaches who developing our young people
#FACoachMentor
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The GB Deaf Men Players & Staff paid tribute to
@STJDFC
& Turkey player Huseyin Er this weekend at St George’s Park. Our thoughts go to his family and friends.
@deafsport
@GB_Deaffootball
@gbdeaf
@england
@scottishdeaffa
@ukdeaf
#Legend
#FootballFamily
#DeafFootball
🇹🇷
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Tip Youth Coaching Tip
#71
Shouting 'Come on,we did this at training!' when the team gets it wrong lets everyone know you have done your bit,but the players haven't listened.This will help them to get it right.
For extra help to jog memory, flap your arms a couple of times.
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Mentors and Legacy Mentors developing themselves to support others on the Developing Coaches Through Mentoring course at
@BedsFA
.
#FACoachMentor
#Rapport
#DNA
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Football can build great friendships, and anyone who was fortunate enough to connect with Harj Singh while he was with us will value them all the more.
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Sincere condolences on the sad news today, to the family and friends of Huseyin Er, all at St John's, and his football family who played with and against him over the years. Our thoughts are with you.From all the Players & Staff with of the England & GB Men's Deaf Teams.
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How many parents when their child says they want to be an astronaut hike them round all the science museums and best STEM schools, and pay for
1 to 1s with science teachers?
But if they want to be a footballer......
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Away from the World Cup, England Deaf Men will face top ranked side Russia,as well as Bulgaria and Sweden in our group in Finland this December, the draw was made today.
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Top Tip No 53 ... Remember when players are in front of goal, they always find it helpful if you remind them what to do by shouting 'SHOOT! ' as loudly as possible.
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Imagine this
..we have to protect children, who are helping other children play a game, from the adults who are watching them, while they help their own children play that game.
If you see the yellow armband remember that young referees, just like young players, are learning the game and need support and encouragement so that they can develop and improve ➡️
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Lots of reflection to consider from Coaches who have been on their UEFA B journey in
@BedsFA
over the past 2 years. Always good to share thoughts with people who give their valuable time to support other coaches . Thanks - and also to
@leebrownNFA
for the support
#FACoachMentor
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John, who has represented his country in 11 aside and Futsal as GK and outfield/on court, spoke about some of the challenges growing up Deaf in a hearing world and overcoming barriers to being included in Football. He has also represented
@DeaflympicsGB
in 11 a side.
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England ⚽ are looking for players with Cerebral Palsy, visual impairment or who are deaf to play for their country.
Fancy getting on the England Para Talent Pathway? Or know a player who could? Don’t just dream of it, register today.PLEASE RT👇
#playforit
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Top Youth Coaching Tip.
See the game much better and affect your players more positively by simply stepping a metre or so onto the pitch where children are playing.
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Youth Coaching Top Tip
#56
Learning styles are almost like a real thing.
Give your Visual Learners* the best chance of becoming a footballer by ensuring you have a long queue for every activity. This will give them enough time to watch what is going on, and take it all in.
*!
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Many thanks
@timmymarler
&
@StevePunshon
, coaching & supporting on England Men Deaf Trials Day. Top guys, valuable input into our journey 👍
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@kentfootunited
@LTLFC_Official
Providing football for three adult teams is a challenge for any self funded Ladies Football Club run by volunteers who have to prioritise resources in a difficult financial climate. Money can buy dug outs but perhaps not class. I hope your tweet made you feel better about the day
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If, like these clubs in Beds today you have been ignoring guidelines- Next time you need the NHS for injury/illness, look the staff in the eye & tell them what you were doing while they were saving (& losing) C-19 patients.
@bedsfa
Clubs feel free to reply if you are
#COVIDSafe
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Hard to do justice to the positive impact on the
#FACoachMentor
programme,D&I, Disability etc within
@EnglandFootball
made by
@dazmossy
Thanks also Mossy for all your support & friendship since that first conversation,sat waiting for our interview for the Pilot.
#Legacy
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After many years reflecting on my coaching,(including interventions in sessions and team talks), the most important lesson I have learned is about being brief, succinct, concise and clear while also,most importantly remembering, making sure enough time is spent on forward planni
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A great day sharing thoughts on Mentoring with
@Gazanash76
&
@Cliffyboy007
Good company shortens the journey!
#FACoachMentor
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@SalfordsFinest1
@PeteOlusoga
Apart from being nonsense-
This mindset feeds into selection at youth so that players are selected into positions based on these assumptions, gaining more experience in those roles,it's a loop.
Thus confirmation bias of selectors is reinforced, and repeated.
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@JoeGodfreySKFC
U9s- often a new coach, who's idea of coaching is shaped by many more hours playing/watching football than a course alone can outweigh.Lots of unlearning to do before learning to coach-which is hard without support. Most of the time they are doing lots right that can be built on
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Perhaps when a govt, or indeed anyone, changes their mind after being asked to change their mind, we shouldn't call it a 'U-Turn'. IMO being open to changing your kind when presented with evidence is a sign of strength not weakness, in any walk of life.
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I'm usually moaning. I spoke to a coach setting up in the park this AM.
He took his child's team to U18s & now going again with a young age group that needs help building a team. Doesn't have enough yet,but sets up every week to coach whoever comes.
They will be in good hands.
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Parents - Your manager needs some time to reflect after the game.
Top Tip- don't interrupt their thinking time by offering to put away goals, flags & barriers etc
They really enjoy that extra half hour sorting things out, rather than rushing straight home- leave them to it!
Parents of youth players- Sometimes the match details can be 5 (or even more!) messages ago in the group chat.
Top Tip- Save your valuable scrolling time by simply asking for it again.
This is always sure to bring a smile to the manager's face on the drive to the game.
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From the Boot Room.. The Devil is not always in the detail 😆
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Top Youth Coaching Tip # 142
Differentiation by ability is a key skill to master.
E.g. when a player is injured.
If they are decent, tell them to 'Run it off'.
If they are one of your weaker players,take them off immediately. Look very concerned & get a better one on.
#Levels
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@BWay124
@Rainmaker1973
I would suggest that complexity isn't a hallmark of good design, simplicity is. If there was a designer, they weren't very good!
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Another good piece with an
@England
Para Football perspective, this time in
@theipaper
and some great points here from
@jackrutter2
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Thanks to everyone who shared their time & experiences on
@BedsFA
@BedfordSSPs
Inclusive CPD. People passionate about making Football For All more than a slogan, making a difference.
Next events on support for Sensory & Physical needs.
For Info & booking
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If there was only one message to parents of children who play football this is it.
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Youth Coaching Top Tip
#34
We all know kids' football isn't the Premier League/WSL.That's why there aren't technical areas for managers & coaches,usually.
Take advantage of this by using the full length of the sideline to inspire as many players as possible!
Even behind goal.
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Thanks again to a great mentor
@_dccarter
for sharing this. So much resonates around gamification, mindset, reset, grit, sleep and more (& misconceptions about same).
On my second listen.....
Change Your Brain :: a mind-blowing-mind-meld on all things neuroplasticity with Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman of
@hubermanlab
#RRP
533 UP✌🏽🌱🧠🤯
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@DazMossy
@BedsFA
Reflecting on some contributions from the
#FAMentoringAdults
group last night. One example If we place our own knowledge as the most important aspect of supporting others, then we may be 'limiting them to our own limits'. It's important, but is it always the most important? 🔷9!
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If you've read a Grassroots horror story this weekend,here is one about a great environment with
@woottonbluecros
younger teams & opposition. One coach had thisb PERL of wisdom (😁) for his team 'Which value will you take onto the pitch to show everyone today?'
#PushTheGood
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@BedsFA
Mentor Developer Event
24th July 2023
6:30-9 pm
Cranfield Pavilion, Lower Breaches Gardens MK43 1AH
The Mentoring Framework, Building Rapport, Observation, Feedback, Reflection, Developing More Skilful Coaches & Players..and more
Book here
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People working full time in the game, with lots of experience & expertise find it difficult to identify who at U7, U9 etc is going to 'make it'.. If we in grassroots can reflect on this, maybe we can consider how we frame our recruitment for teams. 'Trials'?
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Career highlights for
@MisterJohninho
include a draw for
@England
Deaf Men v hosts Switzerland (No2 in Europe) in the Euro qualifying tournament, scoring 7 goals v Wales..... And beating Germany in 11 a side! Now the focus is preparing for the Deaf Euros in Finland, December.
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@CoachingManual
The binary nature of arguments, false dichotomies rather than nuance and context.
Winning v Development
Play out v Play direct
Command v Exploring
'Drills' v games
Shouting v Silence
Qualifications v Experience
Mixed football v Girls only
Pathway v Participation
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Youth Coaching Top Tip
#17
Replicate the hurly burly of beating a defender by placing a cone on the ground in front of a player & challenging them to take it on. For experienced players place two (or even three!) in a line for them to beat.
Remember to drop that shoulder.
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@EwanMacKenna
@CulchieThe
The length of time to complain about an assault has zero impact on the veracity of the complaint. Some incidents take years to be reported, and some never are.
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Parents of youth players- Sometimes the match details can be 5 (or even more!) messages ago in the group chat.
Top Tip- Save your valuable scrolling time by simply asking for it again.
This is always sure to bring a smile to the manager's face on the drive to the game.
Parents of youth players-
If it looks a bit drizzly this weekend, make sure you check in with the manager early on.
They always appreciate a text asking 'Is the game still on?' - it shows you care & will help ensure they don't call the game off without telling anyone else.
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@implausibleblog
I don't even think Dave down the pub would give advice as bad as this and think it's a solution.
(Not you, Dave, I mean the other Dave.)
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@AidanOSulliva15
Teacher at our secondary school
"'Does be' and 'do be' are the words of a booby"
Cosúil le Gaeilge,
Rinne féinfuath 'murder machine' nua.
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@GrassrootsCoac5
I really hope this is a spoof tweet...... as every U8s agent will know that you should know that Ryan's shirt number is tied into his image rights contract and as such cannot be transferred without his permission . Please send over your request by fax ASAP.
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Top Youth Coaching Tip
#7
(Nearly done with these)
Male Coaches.
When meeting the opposition for the first time, head straight to their oldest male coach to shake hands with. The female person wearing a tracksuit is probably a mum helping out .Or a physio.
Great to see!
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Energetic evening at
@CrawleyGreenYth
with the youngsters, but who will step up as coach to take them through to the 2034 World Cup? The Club will support volunteers in a great learning environment.
#FACoachMentor
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Thanks to
@FearnNeil
and all from
@HAFC_official
for delivering the practical session on
#FACoachMentor
#TeamEast
Regional Day at
@BedsFA
!
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@singh_harjiv
Is there any value in giving a batter verbal information about the pitcher they will face in the next game?
Is scouting opposing players useful or redundant?
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On FA Coach Mentor Pilot training days (Club Mentor as was in 2012?), something
@DazMossy
& I often recall from
@GrahamKeeley2
amongst all the data, numbers & strategy.
'Always remember, this is about helping people.This is why we are here'
Sums him up for me.First class
Mentors are so important not just in Coaching but throughout life and the key thing is the mentee driving the process. Cannot thank this man
@GrahamKeeley2
enough for his time and support on the coaching journey. A top class Mentor.
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' I support.... but....'
' I understand... but'
'I'm not a... but...'
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@BarnetDFC
@woottonbluecros
are a progressive Club, it's great to see how an inclusive approach can add to performance when players get opportunities!
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Lots of discussion about Club Philosophy this time of year.
To save time I have put together templates for Clubs with youth players.
IMO these cover EVERY philosophy/ ethos there is.
You will have to pick one or the other and add your Club details, colours etc
Hope it is useful
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To everyone who says they are 'just' helping out, 'just' do the warm up, just collect the subs, just referee, just put the goals away etc
'Just' doesn't do you justice.
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Don't often do this but as
@MKdonsladiesfc
said.. Proper Cup Toe today v
@LTLFC_Official
credit to all involved
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Youth Coaching Tip
#201
No VAR at youth games yet, so referees will appreciate you letting them know what actually happened. Be nice and loud though, to show how clearly you saw it. They also enjoy you clarifying what those bad decisions should have been ,just after the game.
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@Clenchiecoach
@7Godders
@mattykms
@Cookie221971
@KitSion
@BedfordFutsal
@timmymarler
@Thorpy80
@Cliffyboy007
@jamesgrant37
@jpetty1988
@CoachingSteve
@stevekinniburgh
@petethepieman
@JoeBennett_10
@DazMossy
@jatowens
@luismend16
@haskinns
Not one light bulb in particular , but all of the people in this thread that I know have lit the way for me, and still are.
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Youth Coaching Top Tip
#186
After a player makes a mistake that leads to conceding a goal, shout 'Head Up' & their name, to ensure they have even more attention on them.
This shows everyone how supportive you are, even though they might have cost you the game. Again.
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Thanks to
@Gazanash76
@CoachingSteve
and
@AmritSinghBain3
for one of the best Mentoring conversations I have had.
To book on the next
@BedsFA
#FACoachMentor
event at Cranfield 24th July -
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@1stevemaker
10 years times how many coaches, players and parents affected.. Not forgetting colleagues ?? Fantastic impact and legacy Steve
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Youth Coaching Top Tip
#111
A range of goal kicks is part of the modern game.
Give your GK time to learn how to go long by letting them watch another player do it.
This also eliminates the risk of the ball landing in your own half,even if there is a Retreat Line.
Safety 1st!
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I don't post much personal stuff as a rule..... but I'm really concerned that there seems to be a shortage of Star Bars.
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If you've not stuck your leg out in front of one like that, you've not played as a defender.
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Thanks to all the fellow coaches, physio, staff and
@julialadbrooke
at the
@BedsFA
#BedsACC
for making it a great place to coach.
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Supporting
@LutonTown
today brings an end to years of being asked
"but who is your Premier League team?"
"why don't you support a Premier League Team?"
"who else do you support?"
Or just "Why?"
Now, if they still have to ask 'Why?' then they wouldn't understand the answer.
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@DHrtin
@nlevett
@markstkhlm
@LeeClough
Over five seasons as FA Coach Mentor asking young players why they play (no leading questions, simply that) , the answers are generally along the same lines. (along with some gems like 'it gives me a break from my brother')
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As my MP
@AndrewSelous
please contact
@10DowningStreet
@BorisJohnson
office to insist there be a
#BritishSignLanguage
interpreter next to the PM/health minister when making daily live public announcements about
#COVID
ー19 so
#Deaf
people have access. 🙏🏾
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The Universal language of Football building,bridges between Arabic, Hebrew & English speakers at the Equaliser project with
@UJIAcharity
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Without a doubt !
Purely from a personal viewpoint, I think that the FA Youth Modules 1, 2 and 3 created the best course that we have ever delivered for grassroots coaches. It provided excellent foundations, from which to build from.
It would be good to hear anyone else's thoughts.
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