Tag: Age Appropriate Activities

Is U13 Too Early For 11v11?

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coaching, Most Recent, Sport Psychology, World Football

When Long-Term-Player-Development (LTPD) was introduced to soccer in Canada in 2008, one of its many goals was to shorten field sizes, game times and players on the field in accordance with what would be most beneficial for the development of children. Now, eleven years on from all the changes which have widely been accepted and … Continue reading Is U13 Too Early For 11v11?

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4 Reasons Your Practice Session Isn’t Working

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coaching, Sport Psychology, World Football

Sometimes coaches spend hours perfecting session plans, making sure the activities are as beneficial and intricate as they can be, only to have the practice completely fall apart. This article will discuss 4 common reasons why your practice might not be working and how to fix it.