Former English FA national coach, John Allpress: how to design a player development syllabus
Practice | Syllabus | 6.10.2022
Club culture as well as each individual player should be considered when developing a player development syllabus, says former FA national player development coach, John Allpress Image: Getty Images / Getty Images Sport
Learning:
- Designing a coaching syllabus that helps develop the whole player
- How to combine both technical/tactical objectives with social objectives
- The importance of understanding each individual and the complexity of learning
The game maybe simple, but learning it is complex. The truth about working with young players is that it is complicated and unpredictable. The craft of coaching is subtle and multifaceted. It depends on what work is being undertaken, the age and ability of the players, the size and mood of the group, the culture of the academy and club, the personality of the coach and most importantly the purpose and aims of the syllabus.
