Adam O’Sullivan

[Ian Dennis @Iandennisbbc]

More water than grass… teams will arrive as normal. Each thunder strike means the stadium can’t be opened for at least 30 minutes and we’ve just had a real crack!! Anymore after 2.45pm local time will impact KO. Told the water will clear quickly… 👀

[Ray Power @power_ray]

Lesson 1 of the upcoming short course

⚽️ 🎓 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

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[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

If you could put one quote into a every coaching manual/presentation what would it be and why?

[Adam O’Sullivan @osully87]

@SkyNews Is really really really bad

[James Smith @TheUofStrength]

Why do athletes often look “great” in training but different in competition?

Because many drills remove the very thing that makes sport difficult: Context. Sport isn’t just movement. It’s perception, decision-making, adaptation, & problem-solving under pressure.

That’s why we use gameplay.

Small sided games expose athletes to new problems, new constraints, & new solutions. They learn to explore, adapt, & expand their movement toolbox.

The goal isn’t to create athletes who excel at drills. The goal is to develop athletes who can solve problems when it matters most, on the court, field or ice.

https://t.co/FHE6pqGs9Z

[Adam O’Sullivan @osully87]

I love this " is a rare air is called privilege"

👏👏👏👏

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Standing on the brink of history.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Standing on the brink of history.

[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

5 mistakes I made when I first started coaching with constraints.

When I first started coaching with constraints, I made a lot of mistakes.

Looking back, most of them came from not fully understanding the framework behind the CLA and trying to apply ideas before I really understood the “why” behind them.

Hopefully sharing some of these can help other coaches avoid falling into the same traps I did.

1)I used constraints before I understood the framework behind them. Like a lot of coaches, I heard people talking about “constraints” long before I understood there was an actual coaching framework behind it all.

2)I used constraints to force specific techniques. Looking back, I was often trying to force movements that probably weren’t even essential for the development of skill.

3)I looked at constraints in isolation. I underestimated how interconnected everything is in practice. Changing space, rules, scoring, player numbers, or equipment changes much more than we initially expect.

4)I designed games that weren’t representative of the real sport. Some tasks looked creative, but they encouraged behaviours that wouldn’t actually work in the game.

5)I focused too much on what the movement looked like. Over time, I started paying much more attention to how players were perceiving information, adapting and solving problems.

[Adam O’Sullivan @osully87]

As an Arsenal fan I will never forgive Everton for this

[Cambridge United’s Greatest Moments @CamUTD_Greatest]

This is excellent @NTT20Pod

#CamUTD

https://t.co/arnMLiWWN9

[Garry Monk @GarryMonk]

Really looking forward to this upcoming webinar with Dominic Knighton, Academy Manager at Cambridge United F.C..
If you’re involved in player development in any capacity — coaching, scouting, academy environments, or even as a parent — this should be a great session.

[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

I have a confession to make…..

Yesterday, I did some isolated practice against the wall.

But how could I do this when I coach using a Constraints-Led Approach?

Using an isolated task like the practice wall still has a place when using the CLA but we would want to limit the amount of time an isolated practice task like this would be used during practices. Especially when there are other players there.

I was returning from an injury and had to manage load. I also didn’t have anyone else to play with at the time and skill development wasn’t my goal.

Isolated/Unopposed tasks can be used but the key is understanding their limitations for skill development.

[Cambridge United FC @CambridgeUtdFC]

"My overriding emotion is I am extremely proud of the group and the football club. It's a great day for all of us." 💬

Full interview 👉 https://t.co/Iyd8n1Thhz

[Fantasy EFL @FEFLOfficial]

Kelland Watts is the @SkyBetLeagueTwo #FantasyEFL Player of the Season 🏆

⛔️ 19 clean sheets
❌ 325 clearances
📊 299 Total pts

@CambridgeUtdFC

[Daniel Gleeson @gleeson711]

Fire em right up 🥥🥥🥥🥥🥥🥥

[Adam O’Sullivan @osully87]

Really enjoyed watching them this season ! Far better entertainment than the PL

[Cambridge United FC @CambridgeUtdFC]

THE U'S ARE GOING UP!!! 💛🖤

[James Denton @Denton_james]

Do not fuck it