Tom Peevor

Football coach
Interested in how training, players and the game connect

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

A session can be successful and still have limited transfer.

If players don’t need to search for information in training, what happens when they have to search in the game?

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

@TheS_Resource @SSPlanner Really like the clarity of the defensive intentions here.

Interesting challenge in practices like this is whether defenders are recognising pressing moments, or simply reacting to predictable movement patterns inside the structure.

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

Sometimes players learn how to succeed in the practice… not the game.

The structure becomes predictable.
The next action becomes obvious.

So performance improves, but adaptation disappears.

https://t.co/yv7iNDK3MI

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

“Play quicker” is common coaching language in football.

But sometimes players become so focused on speed that they stop searching for better solutions.

Fast decisions aren’t always good decisions.

https://t.co/mfr2qKhN17

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

I’ve stopped a session before to point something out.

To me, it was obvious.
But the player didn’t see it.

It wasn’t a bad decision.
They simply didn’t perceive it.

https://t.co/DOOufYiPXW

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

In training, the solution can become obvious quite quickly.

The challenge is recognising it when it isn’t.

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

@coach_kevin_m Makes sense. I’d add that even when the technique is there, the recognition of when to use it often decides whether it shows up.

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

Something I’ve noticed in training, players don’t always choose the best option.

It’s just the one they see first.

That tends to look very different in matches.

Put a few thoughts down here:
https://t.co/9GZzq9gYeR

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

Something I’ve noticed in training, players don’t always choose the best option.

They go with what they recognise first.

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

@theory_football @TacticalPad @YouTube Nice detail in this. The timing of the ‘drop in’ is key, too early and it’s easy to track, too late and the option disappears.

[Tom Peevor @TomPeevor]

Sessions can look good and still not transfer.

Players succeed in the practice.
But the behaviour doesn’t appear in the match.

Why that happens and what to look for instead.

https://t.co/dSSTUNI49v

[Wolves @Wolves]

A midweek win at Molineux! 😍

[Bethan Woolley @BethanWoolley]

A fantastic day at Dragon Park yesterday.

- A kick-off tournament for the new FAW National Academi (Girls).

- A huge milestone achieved with FIFA Talent Academy recognition for the FAW Girls Regional Programme. Very first in Europe.

A pathway to accelerate talent. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[FA WALES @FAWales]

The FAW has launched Amser Ni, a brand-new fund committed to growing girls' football.

Apply now for up to £1,000 to develop new U6, U7, U8 and U9 girls teams at your football club!

Learn more and apply now ⤵️
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[Shauna Duffy @shauna_duffy95]

Delighted to have started my new role this week with The FA as Women’s England Talent Pathway - Regional Talent Manager (Midlands & East).

Really looking forward to getting going! ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[The New Saints FC Women @tnsfcwomen]

The New Saints Women's 2024/25 end-of-season awards celebration https://t.co/d3zP1ksSyO

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🏆 #GeneroAdranTrophy winners
🥉 Record third-place league finish

Shauna Duffy departs @tnsfcwomen after an incredible season 💚

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[Shauna Duffy @shauna_duffy95]

Thank you @tnsfcwomen 🫶🏼⚽️💚

[Shauna Duffy @shauna_duffy95]

What a way to wrap up an unbelievable season with this Special Group, Finishing 3rd in the League🥉⚽️💚 @tnsfcwomen

[Noel Mooney @NoelMooney13]

Pêl-droed ❤️