Episode 98, 

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Episode 98 – 10 Things To Consider When Coaching Adolescent Football Players

In this episode Scott reflects back on his experience of coaching the U13 and U14 boys’ team for the past two seasons. Scott talks about the differences between adolescence and puberty and how on reflection he wasn’t as informed as he could and should have been to fully understand and support the players.

Scott then lists the 10 things that coaches may want to consider if they are coaching players in the adolescent phase of their lives.

1)      Individual differences

2)      Physical changes

3)      Psychological and emotional well-being 

4)      Motor skills development

5)      Cognitive development

6)      Social dynamics

7)      Training load management

8)      Communication and empathy

9)      Nutrition and hydration

10)   Personal hygiene

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