The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Episode 3 – What is the `coaching environment`… and how important is it?·         What do we mean by the environment? -          Not the weather or physical conditions.-          It is the combination of Culture, Philosophy, Values, Expectations and Habits.-          Its the intangibles (and tangibles) that impact on the practical and physical aspects of the session.·         Is it important to consider these elements and if so why?-          YES!!! – The environment is the engine that drives behaviour and behaviour drives development/performance and in turn development/performance drives outcomes!Understanding your environment allows you to…-          Clear idea of what the team/club is about.-          Clear idea of what the ambitions of the team/club are.-          Clear idea of how the team/club will try and meet these ambitions.-          Provides a clear message to players, parents, coaches and everyone involved or impacted (including the opposition).-          Help provide consistency.-          Help t