Rich Day

UEFA B licence | FA youth award | PGCE, QTS

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

Don't lose sight of those standards. Keep them & walk away if you have to. The right role is there for you somewhere, don't chase it. Report poor behaviour & expect support. If it doesn't come & it's turned around on you to protect a player because of money, it's time to move on.

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

There's a big difference between expecting players to become professionals and expecting them to behave professionally. Having standards as a coach and keeping them in the face of a toxic environment is something to be proud of...

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

Once that happens, coaches become vulnerable because difficult decisions are then political as opposed to football based and can end up compromising standards.

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

Sometimes, when parents and players are seen as customers, that becomes the dominant force throughout the club and football decisions become secondary to customer retention.

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

I've learnt that a club's culture & the environment it creates are the one thing that coaches should look for in a new role but it's not always apparent at first. When it shows it's face & those poor standards are challenged, then you'll know if that environment is right or not.

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@joelporsch @FCBrakijator Surely technique represents the mechanics of an action, such as how a player strikes, passes, receives, or dribbles the ball (different to skill). There is technique in & out of possession. The video shows a closed technique - a stable, predictable practice & no moving opponent.

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@CoachRob_B @paulmullen7 @SundayShare10 Of course Rob, apologies for the delay. Will send via DM

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@CoachRob_B @paulmullen7 @SundayShare10 I completed my B licence last year Rob and still have everything if you need any advice or support with anything

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@paulmullen7 @SundayShare10 I completed my B licence last year and still have everything if anyone needs any help or support

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@RJPcoach @TheS_Resource @BreakthruSoccer @SessionShareNet @Britcoachesnet @PeterPrickett @insidewrite1957 The flip flop (touch outside with little toe then take inside with big toe) & the Maradona. Not a comprehensive list but young players love learning them once they've been broken down & then combining them, so they can put two moves together (some will do 3) to create their own

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@RJPcoach @TheS_Resource @BreakthruSoccer @SessionShareNet @Britcoachesnet @PeterPrickett @insidewrite1957 As for 1v1 skills, I generally go with any from: scissors, double scissors, drag across body using sole then step over, the simple drop of the shoulder inside and take outside, the Matthews dribble (touch inside with big toe then go outside with little toe) 1/2

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@Coach_Osku I hate the term drill, it sounds like something from the army. A practice is better, but going into a session with a plan of who to work with and why at least will mean that technical detail can come out. Depends on the age and level too, obviously

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

Delighted to have landed my UEFA B licence last night. It's been hard work over the last 14 months but definitely worth it!

Some ups and downs for sure but I'm really happy to have made it!

[Hull City Academy @HullCityAcademy]

🧤 The Academy are hosting two trial sessions for goalkeepers (Under-7 & Under-8) later this month, with applications now open. 🗳️

➡️ https://t.co/fPjWCjpzi7

🐯 #hcafc

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@Mimi_Football @SundayShare10 Spot on mate, especially point 2. I haven't done my second visit yet because the environment I was in wasn't conducive to me succeeding. Lost too many players and couldn't get the numbers. Happy to wait a few months and build up my experience in the right environment

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@MyCoachJourney On my UEFA B visit, my assessor said "I'm glad you wore proper boots. I had to mark two coaches down the other day for wearing trainers' so it has a lot of value. Also I realised how unprofessional using a phone is, so I now use a watch. The rest I agree with.

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@MailSport Blame the clubs and owners for bringing in ex players with no managerial credentials because of their playing careers. British mentality unfortunately, two completely different jobs and skill sets

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

Looking for the next challenge of my coaching journey. Almost at the end of my UEFA B licence with one more visit to go and need a new group of players to work with.

Anyone who can help, please share and tag if you can 👍🏻⚽

[Rich Day @richdaycoach]

@Paulmcg8 Simply the greatest footballer of all time and no one can convince me otherwise now or in the future ❤️