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This phenomenon was confirmed in a study only this year which looked at five UEFA U17 European tournaments. It found players born closest to the selection cut-off date continue to be over-represented in football. This is more evidence of the relative age effect (RAE) bias. The

Exciting new rules for Scottish 16-21 year old players announced where players can freely move between parent and a 'cooperation' club throughout the season. Also includes shake up of reserve and U21 leagues to give players more meaningful gametime. Credit to the SFA for thinking

Happy Friday all and a question for you: what tips/advice would you give for running a successful trial? Alex Efthimiou and myself have prospective U11s at Arbour Park tomorrow. 😀 #OneSlough

My #SundayShare is a passing & receiving session: 4 v 3 through the pitch. Overload team complete set number of passes for points; progression: complete the pass tally then attack either goal. Underload team, win it and pass to any server (or attack any goal). Great session with

Have to #SundayShare this: wonderful message from a kid I coached from U8-U9. He went for JPL for the U10 season and ended up scooping up a host of awards at their end of season presentation. Never forget the lasting positive impact you can make in coaching. #SundayShare

Plenty to think about after tonight's CPD event with Berks & Bucks FA - 'Preparing for kick off: navigating the 2025/26 season with confidence'. Great tips and insights from Chris Berry #SBWD covering these areas: #CPD #toobusylearning

Wonderful tribute. Credit Brentford for showing such class - Bees director of football Phil Giles said: "From the moment he replaced Dean Smith, he understood what we were trying to build and his wisdom, coaching ability and emotional intelligence have helped transform the club.

My #SundayShare is a possession and quick link up practice. This is a real shift for the central player and will test him/her on movement and positioning. Coaching points: •Scanning: can I see the ball? Can I see a teammate? •Positioning to receive: preferably on the half turn.

My 2nd #SundayShare is about having a positive club culture. Case in point: this time last year, these boys (in yellow) smiled for the cameras at their end of season presentation knowing it would be their last at a toxic club. But as one door slammed shut, another opened at

#EndOfSeasonShoutout to Slough Town U10 Stags. What a difference a season makes. This time last year, these boys smiled for the cameras at their end of season presentation knowing it would be their last at the club (after two squads were sacked off by WhatsApp). But as one door

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My #SundayShare is a possession practice from Friday's U10 session. This rondo in squares challenge encourages quick combinations to maintain the ball (circulation) followed by transition to counter (by moving to next square). Key coaching points: •Decision-making: when to

Pre-season #SundayShare tip. Lidl are selling these for £4.99 a pop. A couple went in my trolley quicker than you could say carioca. Roll on pre-season! #SundayShare #abcs

One of my #SundayShare of the season: 2 v 2 in the box. Theme - movement and receiving. Outside players as servers; each play a ball until all balls played then rotate. Coaching points: - Scanning: first check the shoulder. Support player: can I see the ball? Can I see the target

Thought provoking posts from Keith here. Perhaps a sign of the times?

My #SundayShare is a Corner Connect, a simple yet solid practice focussing on movement and support play. Teams connect diagonally for a point. This is particularly useful for getting younger players to find space off the ball; also for receiving on the back foot to go forward.

My pre-season #sundayshare - arrival activity using ABC equipment. I used agility equipment 3 or 4 times last season but it does tick a couple of boxes for young players: the novelty factor makes it fun ✅it helps you assess a player’s agility, balance and coordination (ABC)

Holiday #sundayshare - always leave room in the suitcase for a football, pump and a few cones. Simple pass receive and pass drill. This is my son and Slough Town U11 being put through his paces by yours truly. Ice lollies all round afterwards. #SundayShare sp

My #SundayShare is a practice from earlier this season. This is especially useful for managing difference in 1 v 1 scenarios. Less confident players will be motivated to win the ball first, with the reward being the server joins them for the 2 v 1. #SundayShare sp

My #SundayShare is a dynamic 2 v 2 in the box focussing on passing, receiving (and finishing). Coaching points: · Scanning: first movement - check the shoulder. · Movement/timing: off the ball; looking for space and angles to receive. · Positioning to receive: aim for on the