Leadership is an inherent part of coaching. In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by father and son coaches, Keith & David Mayer for an in depth discussion on the topic of authenticity and leadership.Keith and David Mayer have just released their second book, The Lone Wolf: A Story About Assumptions, Authenticity & Action.Some of the key concepts from the book underpin this conversation with Keith, David and Dave diving into the following areas:What is authenticity?The coach as a role modelHow can coaches be authentic in their approach?The importance of self-awarenessMental health and it&apos;s place in sportPlus much moreIf you enjoy this discussion, you can buy Keith & David&apos;s book on Amazon and don&apos;t forget to check out their previous PDP Masterclass Discussion on Building Connections by clicking here.`Become a better coach by joining a supportive global community of coaches sharing ideas and learning together. Check out the PDP Membership here.

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Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Keith and David Mayer

In this podcast, PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright sits down with Andrew Watt, Youth Development Phase Manager at Fulham FC, to discuss how the Premier League club supports players across the U9-U16 age groups.Andrew provides insights into the Fulham Academy’s principles, his views on talent identification, the different approaches to coaching children from U9s all the way through to U16s, and how to manage the transitions to different game formats.For the full video discussion head to playerdevelopmentproject.com or click here to be taken straight to the post and don&apos;t forget you can sign up to PDP on a monthly or annual membership to access our huge range of learning resources.

Insights across the age groups at Fulham FC with Andrew Watt

The question this week comes from Gab through the PDP Slack Community:Gab asks, “How do you support players with self reflection?”Try PDP Free for 30 Days

Q&A: Should I have a theme for my sessions?

The question this week comes from the PDP Slack Community: How do I help teenage players value defending?Start your Free 30 Day Trial Now

Q&A: How do I help teenage players value defending?

Professor Stephen Rollnick is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience. In this Masterclass Discussion, Stephen joins PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright for an in depth discussion on coach communication, the skill of motivational interviewing and much more.Stephen is a truly world-class thinker and practitioner who is applying his extensive knowledge to sport. This conversation covers a range of topics around connection, communication, tradition and relationships which will help coaches improve their ability to build effective relationships in their coaching.Watch the full conversation here.

Coach Communication with Stephen Rollnick

The question this week comes from Tom through the PDP Slack Community:Tom asks, "How do you support players with self reflection?"

How do you support players with self reflection?

In our latest masterclass PDP Coaching Advisor James Coutts is joined by former QPR player and current Bristol City FC u18 lead coach Trevor Challis. In this discussion Trevor shares some invaluable stories from his playing days and in particular the late great Ray Wilkins that has helped shape how Trevor coaches now.A great discussion around 'guiding' players through their journey and ensuring that being honest along the way is very important.

The Impact of Mentors in Coaching with Trevor Challis

Warren Grieve is an AFC Pro License holder and Technical Director at Football NSW in Australia. In this interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Warren to talk coach education, learning environments and more.This conversation covers a range of topics including:Insights into Warren&apos;s experience doing the Pro LicenseAdvice for coaches undertaking coursesTackling the question, "What is Coaching?"Common misconceptions on coaching coursesSession designCreating learning environmentsPlus much moreThis is an insightful discussion for developing coaches, particularly those who have an interest in pursuing formal courses and qualifications.

The Learning Journey: Coach Education with Warren Grieve

In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright hosts Sean Douglas for an in depth conversation on coach development.Sean is the National Coach Education Manager at Football Federation Australia and has vast experience as a Technical Director, Coach and Coach developer.In this discussion, Sean and Dave discuss formal coach education courses, advice for coaches who are on a coach education pathway and what to expect, the importance of self reflection and the Australian football landscape.If you&apos;re considering a coaching course or want insights into how it works, this is a great discussion to get a better understanding of the process and how you can develop as a coach.

Coach Development with Sean Douglas

This week the question comes from our PDP Members Slack channel:“Should my club run trials for players?”

Should my club trial players?

In our latest Masterclass Webinar we sit down to discuss the coach/athlete relationship with Keith and David Mayer, authors of Gold Dust: How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly.The focus of the conversation is how we build connections with young players, using empathy, understanding, patience and communication. Keith is has over 40 years coaching experience at a number of professional clubs and has worked as an FA Tutor. David is currently completing his UEFA A license and has experience in the USA and Africa. This wide ranging conversation discusses how coaches can build quality relationships with players and shares insights into the book, giving practical advice for you to implement in your environment.

Building Connections: An Interview with David & Keith Mayer

The question this week comes from Percy via Facebook:"Would you ever use isolated technique training?"Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast

Q&A: Would you ever use isolated technique with your players?

The question this week comes from the John via Facebook:“What are some of the common mistakes when you start coaching?”Exclusive offer for Podcast listeners: 30 Days Free Active Membership. Visit www.playerdevelopmentproject.com/podcast

10 Mistakes to Avoid as a Beginner Coach

In this episode Dan is joined by Ray Power. Ray, is a UEFA A Licence coach, an FA tutor and author. In this discussion Dan and Ray touch on ‘collecting badges’, the importance of informal learning and the some practical tips for coaches and coach developers.We also discuss some of the best educators including some golden nuggets from Dick Bates.If you enjoy the show please like and share!

On The Grass: Ray Power on Coach Education

In this episode Dan is joined by Adrian Bradbury.  Adrian has spent the last 10 years identifying and nurturing talent in East Africa.  In this conversation they discuss character – which Adrian is truly passionate about.Adrian shares his approach to character development.  Why he thinks it is important, how we could go about delivering it – both on and off the pitch, as well as some of the complexity when working with young people!If you enjoy the show please let us know via twitter - @coachdanwright or @playerdp

On The Grass: Adrian Bradbury on Developing Character

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