The saying ‘availability is the best ability’ is often used when speaking of injuries, but the same can be said when speaking of conditioning, says Alex Roberts & @Steve20Haggerty. https://t.co/c9j9g3kOz1 via @SimpliFaster
If an association ever truly innovated and scrapped all this nutty travel for competition which is often below average, and went with small sided games locally every week, you’d develop many more quality players which in the long run benefits all. Including the Club financially.
The more coaches shout instructions from the sideline, the less time children get to interact with the playing environment.
Less time to learn to make their own decisions based on the perception of moments in the game.
If we really want to encourage creativity, let them play
In unhealthy cultures, people see rest as taking your foot off the gas pedal. You don't stop until you've pushed yourself to the brink of exhaustion.
In healthy cultures, people see rest as a vital source of fuel. You take regular breaks to maintain energy and avoid burnout.