The non "I want you to do it like this" philosophy
It's important that when coaching on the training ground or on a match day, you're able to create an environment for young players to think for themselves, to use their brains.
I have been witness to coaching sessions where the coach has said "I want you to do it like this". By this way, the coach determines the outcome of the practice thus creating a player formed in the coaches image.
Coaching and developing a footballer is not 'A + B =' but more like 'B + C ÷ A – B × A ÷ C ='
No exact two things happen in a football match so when we coach our players we shouldn't expect the same outcomes every time.
The English FA have recently released a brilliant coaching manual entitled 'The Future Game - Grassroots' which hopes to educate coaches who..."are looking to develop an experience for players that captures their imagination and ignites their enthusiasm".
Part of the manual has a section totally devoted to philosophy which outlines the FA's vision on coaching. Having bought the manual it has given me a greater insight into how our new generation of footballers can be coached.
We need to allow our players to be their own decision makers, to make mistakes and learn from them without fear of criticism. I believe this is the way forward if we are to produce players with world class technique, skill, creativity and vision.
http://www.falearningshop.com/p-878-falearningshopcom-the-future-game-grassroots.aspx
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