Delighted to have passed my UEFA A Licence coaching qualification. Lots of hard work went into achieving this and lots of hard work still to come moving forward ⚽️
Today I officially begin my new role as the U18s Pro Development Phase Lead
@MKDonsFC
Academy. Looking forward to the journey and challenges ahead
#Dons
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What a special night this was for
@MKDonsFC
Academy. Extremely proud of all of these young men who deserve it after their performances throughout this competition this season.
EFL Youth Alliance National League Cup Champions for the very first time! 🏆
#Dons
No.3
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Please support and spread the word for 18 year old Ollie Leach who needs surgery on a brain tumour that developed earlier on this year.
An extremely brave and humble young man who needs your help. Anything you can do would be massively appreciated
Couldn’t be prouder of
@MKDonsFC
Scholars today, after surpassing a goal that was sat back in June linked to the League Cup campaign, the U18s have just kept on going and today reached the National Final after winning the EFL League Cup Southern section Final 3-1
#Dons
I’m in a lot better place today which I’m grateful for and proud of. Along with knowing the special people who supported me throughout, family, friends and colleagues play a huge part on the recover process. Please don’t suffer in silence. Be kind to yourself and others 💚 2/2
A week full of personal & coaching accomplishments. I’ve had a fully enjoyable time working with the 1st team up until yesterday, starting with the game vs Leicester City, followed by training.
An experience that I’m grateful for, and one that has given me experiences to grow 1/2
The strength to stand there to protect their teammate from the cameras and the fans whilst everything was going on. Well played Denmark UNITY IN TEAM ❤️🇩🇰
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‘Receiving to play forwards’
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An evening to celebrate for
@MKDonsFC
Academy. 12 Academy players in the squad and 9 playing their part in the final EFL Trophy group game tonight vs Northampton Town
Congratulation to all involved and who have played their part in the journey so far
#Dons
No.11
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Session Idea...
Each ball has a different challenge. Depending on the ball that is in play the game challenge links to the colour that is live.
For example:
🟡 Finishes on one touch only
🔴 Can only play forward passes
🔵 Every block shot = 1 Bonus Goal
Celebrating 9years of unforgettable moments, challenges, and victories at
@MKDonsFC
&
@MKDonsFCAcademy
Grateful for this journey so far and to the chapters ahead! ⚪️⚽️
Proud to be part of a club with progression and opportunity for Academy players
@MKDonsFC
9 players in total involved in tonight’s 1st team cup game vs Peterborough. current scholars and graduates.
#Dons
U18s listening to
@MKDonsFC
Academy graduate
@johnfreemanjnr
story after training. Was one of, if not the most honest insights I’ve heard from any footballer. A lot of thought and time had gone into sharing your story John and what a story it’s been so far. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼
#Dons
Yesterday marked a year since I made the decision to speak out about the challenges I was facing on a daily basis on a mentally. I still have tough days, which is ok and I’m still learning that I need to do more to help myself over anything else 1/2
The journey with the Dons continues…
Grateful for an amazing 8 years at
@MKDonsFC
surrounded by incredible people and talented players. Excited for the season ahead and eagerly anticipating what the future has in store! ⚽️🙌🏼
Season 2022/23 complete
A one to remember, to learn & build from, personally and collectively there have been lots of exciting, challenging, and rewarding moments this season on and off the pitch. A huge thank you and well done to all the players & staff
@MKDonsFC
Yesterday saw
@MKDonsFC
Academy U13s travel up to Manchester to play in a 9v9 Pre Season tournament up against Manchester United, Fulham, Dundee United, Rangers & Oxford United. A hugely enjoyable day filled with fantastic experiences for all involved.
#Dons
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Inspirational moments like today, seeing so many current Academy players and graduates involved in the first team
@MKDonsFC
vs Doncaster Rovers in the first league1 game of the season
#Dons
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No.9
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‘Defending in Transitions’
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Defending matrix - my own thoughts on components that link to defending in scenarios to regain possession of the ball. Including principles that link to out of possession priorities
Watching these three lads grow up and now becoming young men has been a joy. Having all three involved in tonight’s match was special. Moments like tonight is why I love what I do!!
34 yo👴🏼
6ft📏
Right footed🦿
Will play anywhere, except GK! (Scrap that…I’ll play anywhere) 🤷🏼♂️
4 years not playing (due to work commitments)⚽️
History of league & cup success🏆
fully experienced with a healthy number of injuries collected over the years 🚑
#FreeAgent
Nice to finish off a tough and challenging week with a performance that sees
@MKDonsFC
Academy U18s progress into the 3rd Round of the FA Youth Cup. Well done all who played apart in today’s game
#Dons
What a women this one is
@jbushell_coach
moves on to pastures new but has been incredible in her role at
@MKDonsFC
Academy. You will be hugely missed by all. You’ve been an angel supporting me through difficult times and being someone I now class a close friend. Thank you x
5 of our very own played their part in an EFL Trophy victory over Chelsea 21s last night at Stadium MK. A proud moment for everyone associated with
@MKDonsFC
Academy
#Dons
Thank you
@MKDonsFC
for putting the faith and trust in me to support the staff and players around the first team this week, while you’ve worked through this transition period of searching for the right person to take charge. Looking forward to the club next chapter
#Dons
2/2
No.5
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‘Combination Play’
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A team performance last night delivered by
@MKDonsFC
U18s in the FA Youth Cup. The experience heightened by the occasion and the environment they were asked to perform in and they did just that
#Dons
Dont EVER Be ashamed to send a message like this. Friends are friends for a reason
If you ever get a message like this from a mate, please be there for them - you never know what they might be going through 🙌🏻
And you never know when you might need their support either 💙
No.6
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In Possession
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Was a pleasure to have
@finley__tapp
come in this afternoon who presented and shared his story beyond just football and joined in with some training with the
@mkdonsfc
Academy Scholars today
#Dons
Block 4 of the A-Licence complete. 3 days spent discussing everything football from tactical knowledge around specific formations to player & team psychological traits 👌🏼⚽️
The FA Youth cup in a nutshell… the occasion, the competition, the drama, the crowed, the opportunities, mid week under the lights, going the full length of time allowed with extra time…
Thank you for all that came down to support all the young players on the evening
Two
@MKDonsFC
players who played a big part in this promotion winning season back to league 1 were two of our own, who have taken two very different journeys to get where they are today. Congratulations
@CallumBrittain1
&
@georgewilliams
on yours and the club achievements
#Dons
A simple way of getting a player to see the types of passes they make in each half, to give him an idea of how he affected the game. While watching a game back, Markdown all of their successful & unsuccessful passes on a piece of paper and create a self-made passing map ⚽️
MK Dons Academy CPD evening at Stadium:MK tonight. A really thorough insight from external and internal speakers, sharing their knowledge and experience on dealing with and managing ‘Set Backs’
Experiences like this is what cup games are all about.
@MKDonsFC
U18s travelling to Exeter and going behind twice in the game, pulling it back to win on penalties created lots of learnings for all involved across not just the game but the whole day ⚽️🚌
No.12
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Week 3 complete for
@MKDonsFC
U18s and finished off nicely with 5 scholars & 2 graduates involved in the first team pre season friendly vs Barnet today, up against one of their coaches and former academy player himself
@DannyCollinge
Session design by
@Jmags19
No.10
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‘Breaking Lines’
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Huge thank you to Paul Tisdale & Steve Perryman who delivered to
@MKDonsFC
Academy U14-16 players and parents around the realities of becoming a professional footballer and ‘Managing Expectations’
#Dons
#Academy
#Learning
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