Tag: Sport for Life

Tactical Coaching & Advanced Techniques for Youth & Semi-Pro – Online Course with Rhys Desmond

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Coaching, Masterclasses, Sport Psychology

Calling all football fanatics, coaches, players, analysts and anyone who qualifies as "football obsessed", TheMastermindSite.com finally brings you our brand-new 'Introduction to Football Analysis' course! The course is self-paced and online via articles, videos, email correspondence, and a range of other online materials. Course attendees will get individualized attention from the instructor - Rhys Desmond - one of the industry leaders in website-based football tactics, coaching content, and analysis. The course is for anyone looking to work in football analysis, and/or improve their tactical and analytical understanding. This thorough introductory course will take a deep dive into all aspects of analysis, for the price of just $59.99 CAD - more bang for your buck than anywhere else. To take the course or gain more information, please see the below!

Understanding the five corner model for player development & performance

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Coaching, Masterclasses, Most Recent, Sport Psychology

As coaches, we must recognize that players have an array of qualities that make them unique on the pitch. We must also recognize that each of these unique pillars need to be paid attention to with dedicated attention and care.

5 Myths of Youth Sport

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

Sports have the potential to create several positive outcomes for children and adults alike (Crocker, 2016). However, sports do not always create positive outcomes. This article explores the five biggest myths surrounding youth sports and consequently what parents and coaches can do in order to ensure children stay in sport for life.