My #SundayShare is on the FA 4 corner model. I've always liked the FA 4 corner model as a way to view player development.
Like everything though, it's the detail behind the titles which brings them to life.
These slides give some great detail on each of the corners.
What does Ofsted’s school inspection toolkit mean for professional learning?
"Ofsted’s move away from the term ‘CPD’ is more than just semantic. It signals a shift away from fragmented training days and courses towards a sustained journey of professional growth."
In this blog @ProfKime unpacks what this shift means for schools, and how leaders can build highly effective cultures of professional learning and expertise.
Read it here: https://t.co/33Ksinv4aB
Gregg Popovich has built one of the greatest coaching trees in sports.
Kerr, Hammon, Budenholzer, Udoka, and countless others....
He taught them leadership, culture, and how to win in life.
Here's what they learned from Pop - in their own words:🧵
Bill Belichick was asked:
"What are your main principles for success?"
He gave 4 rules. Simple. Clear.
These principles work in football, business, and life.
Here's what he said and why it matters:🧵
First Touch Focus! ⚽️🔥
Reactive practice focusing on the range of ways to receive the ball.
Rotate roles and repeat!
GCSE PE Support webinars available, check it out: https://t.co/OSNPoG4lye 💻🙇♂️
How is your coach delivery improving in 2025?
I've led 1000s of hours of academy coaching sessions.
Co-coached for 1000s of hours with elite coaches.
AND
Received 1000s of different feedback from academy players
What have I learnt?
Here's 11 insights which YOU can take
Comprehensive
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 (𝐈𝐃𝐏) 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦
https://t.co/KgfrSuL0S1
Argument as to whether less is more but you can take whatever aspects from it that you want
Assessing Tottenham Hotspur & Ange Postecoglou |
An analytical deepdive into why, from a neutral unswayed by external sentiment, Ange is the man to take Spurs to the pinnacle.
[IN-DEPTH THREAD]
Last nights webinar is now up in the courses section. We now have 12 mini-courses for coaches of all ages and experience to look through.
More on the way soon!
Use the forum to let us know what you'd like to see.
https://t.co/FHkJ2bI0eS
Check out our YouTube channel for free videos on everything from Cold-Calling to mastering Retrieval Practice and so much more! 🔄
Check it out here: https://t.co/AN0H3zM0Q2
If I was starting my football coaching journey from scratch in 2025, here's the 16 actions I would take.
*Number 6 & 10 are arguably the most important*
A Thread 🧵
5 things I got wrong about analysis
I used to think that analysis was all about data, sticking to the facts, and finding the truth...
But here's what I've realised over the years:
Funding & Support links (multi sport)
Learning
Training
Funding
Facilities
How to get into the industry
Job listing sites and more !
The Help Hub 🔗- https://t.co/FU55OdbnoP
Exiting Announcement!
OAK PE Curriculum Overview Now Live!
If you are a PE Teacher it is a must read!! It gives you a preview into the new units and lessons currently in production!
Coaches…So you want to be a world class coach?
If so, you would be well-served to become an incredible teacher and well-informed about human learning.
To help you do this, then you’d do well to consider these approaches to teaching, learning, and coaching…
-Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction
-Spectrum of Coaching Styles
-Challenge Point (Extended)
-Cognitive Load Theory
-Deliberate Practice
-Teaching Games for Understanding
-Anticipation and decision-making
Now for the links to learn more about all of these…interviews with some of the world’s leading academics in these areas:
1. Rosenshine’s Principles: https://t.co/yesjy0uN66 with @CoachC1 and @EdCope1
2. Spectrum of Coaching Styles: https://t.co/NzedFRSJD4 with Shane @pilly66 and @DrbrendanSues
3. Challenge Point (Extended): https://t.co/CjVR1WIzUP with Professor Nicola Hodges and Professor Keith Lohse
4. Cognitive Load Theory: https://t.co/zTBr5ci4ju with @Jattaylor and @Rdtaylor_16
5. Deliberate Practice: https://t.co/P2TeuMUay9 with Dr @DavidWEccles
6. Teaching Games for Understanding: https://t.co/10uMpLzmhX with @drstephenharvey
7. Anticipation & Decision-Making: https://t.co/ZZtPGFUpzq with Mark Williams
Vital graphic for coaches…
Extended Challenge Point from Hodges and Lohse (building on the work of Guadagnoli and Lee in the early 2000’s)…
Practice to transfer
Practice to learn
Practice to maintain
To learn more, check out my conversation with Professors’ Lohse and Hodges on The Sport Psych Show here: https://t.co/4GUyC1Dca1…
🧵 Understanding Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction: A Thread on the Science Behind Effective Teaching
Who was Barak Rosenshine?
Rosenshine was an educational psychologist who distilled years of research into 10 practical principles. These aren’t just teaching tips—they’re grounded in cognitive science, showing how the brain learns best and how teachers can leverage this.
A wonderfully important image for sports coaches to immerse themselves in…
Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction…
Great coaching requires a diverse range of coaching behaviours…below are the types of instructional approaches coaches can use to help players learn…