July, 2020

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We Must Protect Our Teachers

Alexandra Lemm

I’ve stayed quiet. I have watched numerous meetings for hours on end with no real conclusion in sight, I have seen the news contradict and divide, I have seen resources my students desperately need taken from them. I have seen teachers not asked for their opinion but instead mocked for their fear of returning to school. I have stayed quiet- and while this virus and pandemic’s root was out of our control, how we handle it as Americans is not.

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Six Simple Passing and Possession Sessions

Player Development Project

In this article, PDP Coaching Advisor, James Coutts shares some of his favourite passing and possession practices which can be adapted for players across all age groups. Like many coaches I love using rondos or small-sided positional games consistently in my sessions. There are so many variations that can be used, each with a variety of outcomes. I have implemented all the sessions below with a range of age groups from six-years-old right up to senior players, adapting the practices to suit the

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Lesson Planning for the Online Environment

The PhysEd Coach

Introduction As I was teaching my summer school class this summer I had a new experience. I taught completely online for the first time. My students came from different high schools throughout the city of Los Angeles. Taking students who were strangers and asking them to work together and learn new content was a challenge […]. The post Lesson Planning for the Online Environment appeared first on The #Physed Coach.

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Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible

Changing the Game Project

I was reading through some of the comments on some old blog posts recently, as they are often enlightening. I came across a few comments, such as: “Are we supposed to be a competitive club, or have fun?” one coach asked. “Are we teaching these kids and demanding excellence, or giving everyone a trophy?” another. The post Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Three Things Every Boarding School Should Consider as Part of Their Reopening Plan

Magnus Health

How Brewster Academy is Preparing for the Start of the Academic Year. Boarding schools face a uniquely complex set of reopening challenges given the residential component of their model. The following is an excerpt taken from a Magnus Health webinar conducted last week. Contributing panelist, Susan Harrington, Chief Financial Officer at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, presents a valuable set of tactics and strategies specific to boarding schools.??

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The Best Soccer Practice Plans

Player Development Project

Good planning is an essential part of coaching. As coaches, we want kids to be respectful of the people around them and come to practice ready to learn and give their all. But we owe them the same respect in return — and this means preparing well-organized practices that are captivating, educational, and tailored to their needs as both individuals and a team.

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Developing Goalkeepers with Yilmaz Aksoy

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Webinar replay, the PDP team host FA National Goalkeeping coach, Yilmaz Aksoy for a fascinating discussion on how to develop goalkeepers. Most kids dream of scoring the perfect goal. I’ve always dreamed of stopping it. – Iker Casillas Goalkeepers are different. Whilst most kids fall in love with scoring the perfect goal, Goalkeepers thrive in denying these moments and keeping the ball out of the net.

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How can I plan a technical or tactical theme for my players?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Frank via our Facebook Page: Frank asks, “How can I plan a technical or tactical theme for my players?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Here’s what you can do: 1. Tweet your questions to us @playerdp, or contact us on our Facebook page.2.

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Interview: Steven Reid

Player Development Project

Steven Reid could be described as something of a journeyman in English football. However, with a career that now spans 17 years at the top level, 23 full international caps for the Republic of Ireland including the 2002 World Cup, Steven’s achievements are significant. With well over 200 appearances at English Premier League level, Steven is an example of a different generation of professional footballer.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Dutch Innovation: Inside the Feyenoord Academy

Player Development Project

This content is for members only. The post Dutch Innovation: Inside the Feyenoord Academy appeared first on Player Development Project.

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Wesley Sneijder: The Travelling Magician

Player Development Project

This content is for members only. The post Wesley Sneijder: The Travelling Magician appeared first on Player Development Project.

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Scandinavian Strength

Player Development Project

This content is for members only. The post Scandinavian Strength appeared first on Player Development Project.