The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Episode 98, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 98 – 10 Things To Consider When Coaching Adolescent Football PlayersIn this episode Scott reflects back on his experience of coaching the U13 and U14 boys’ team for the past two seasons. Scott talks about the differences between adolescence and puberty and how on reflection he wasn’t as informed as he could and should have been to fully understand and support the players.Scott then lists the 10 things that coaches may want to consider if they are coaching players in the adolescent phase of their lives.1)      Individual differences2)      Physical changes3)      Psychological and emotional well-being 4)      Motor skills development5)      Cognitive development6)      Social dynamics7)      Training load management8)      Communication and empathy9)      Nutrition and hydration10)   Personal hygienePlease do leave a review, like and share the episode!The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachC