Can Gaming help players?

Hi everyone, thanks for joining me on another issue of the coach insight newsletter. So the title is something I have been thinking about after seeing this

Julius Riemann @julius_riemann

🗣️Sampaoli about the use of software-programs to create specific game situations for the players.

it left me wondering if in the future games like FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer will have a part to play in training. Now I’m not talking about someone who is amazing FIFA becoming the next superstar footballer but like in the video can you set up a situation where players are shown specific situations and asked what they would do or play as they would do in the game. Rezzil (https://rezzil.com/) is a company that uses VR to help players with recovery and improving their skills and game understanding. Have a look at their videos, they’ve been around to some of the biggest clubs in the world and have some rave reviews of their technology. As these become more commonplace and the tech becomes cheaper, will we see an evolution in how we coach, once a week on the pitch and once a week in a game? what do you think? let me know….Right on to the Top Ten of The Week.

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Top Ten Of The Week

1. Ever wanted some great examples of situational defending to share with your players or even to create some ideas for sessions. Carlon tweet is exactly what you're looking for

   Carlon Carpenter @C_Carpenter14

   Situational Defending - Positioning, Structure, & General Responsibilities of Defenders In Various Phases Of Play - In "blocks" - In transition - In the box/"crisis aversion"

   

   vimeo.comSituational Defending - Positioning, Structure, & General Responsibilities of Defenders In Various Phases Of PlayThis is “Situational Defending - Positioning, Structure, & General Responsibilities of Defenders In Various Phases Of Play” by Carlon Teel Carpenter…

2. Another good resource from the FA learning website. Can't praise that enough! this time it's defending the space in behind. Something a lot of teams and coaches will need as the game is becoming more about high presses, which means, to stay compact and create an effective press, high defensive lines.

   FA Learning @FALearning

   🆕 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 When pressing, space is created 'in behind' the defence and opposing players can take advantage of this ⚽ Take a look at how @England defend in these situations and approaches you can take for your own coaching 🦁👇

3. The former head of foundation phase at The FA Pete Sturgess here showing a game to help kids make better decisions on the ball. What do you think of this session?

   FA Learning @FALearning

   Here's a game from @sturge_p that we know your players will love! 😍⚽ It's high-energy, creates overloads, encourages players to move in different ways and provides plenty of goals 🥅🥅

4. Such an interesting thought piece from Steve Magness. a coach’s emotional state was linked to the performance of the players. Negative emotional states from the coach led to more errors and frustration. Have you seen this happen to other coaches and teams, has it happened to you? Definitely, something to think about once games get going again.

   Steve Magness @stevemagness

   In a study on baseball players, the emotional state of the coach predicted the emotional state and performance of the players If a coach was angry, players grew more frustrated, made more errors, and were more likely to tank What message are you sending?

   

   thegrowtheq.comNegative Pre-Game Speeches Don’t Work. Here’s What Does. | The Growth EquationWhat we watch, hear, say, and do leading into any performance can sway how we perform. Pay as much attention to what mental state you are priming as you would to your warm-up routine that puts you in a place to physically perform.

5. mentally weak? is there such a thing? Dan Abrahams seems to think not. he suggests being mentally weak means that it's a fixed state whereas Dan suggests it's more of a skill set.

   Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77

   "So you're here because someone has suggested you're mentally weak? Well, I'm going to let you in on a secret....something not many people are aware of! My ‘Thought of the Day’

   

   linkedin.comDan Abrahams on LinkedIn: “So you’re here because someone has suggested you’re mentally weak“So you’re here because someone has suggested you’re mentally weak? Well, I’m going to let you in on a secret....something not many people are aware of...

6. Another one from Dan, this one is linked to another of our top 10. This time its feedback loops. Have you got good feedback loops with your players, assistants, club in general?

   https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dan-abrahams-b72a306_feedback-loops-im-starting-to-think-there-activity-6777174651048091648-iY47/

7. Julius Riemann has broken down Marcelo Bielsa's situations that represent the real game, well in Bielsa's eyes anyway. what do you think of the 6 attacking and 6 defensive situations? how would breaking it down like this help you better plan your sessions?

   Julius Riemann @julius_riemann

   Marcelo Bielsa - 'situations that represent the real game'📄 Based on these aspects, he created 170 exercises⚽️

   

8. Two amazing resources here from David Baird. He's made them. feely available. the first is looking at sessions that help players to become more inventive and whilst developing their technique. the other is practice through play. trying to bring more fun and games into sessions. take a look.

   Coach David Baird @CoachDavidBaird

   ❤️ Absolutely blown away by the response these 2 coaching resources have received in recent weeks. Thanks everyone! Links to Future At Their Feet and Practice Through Play are in the comments. ⌚️ BRAND NEW RESOURCE! Available tomorrow.. 🙂

   

   

9. An article here from the Coaching The Coaches team. If you're taking the athlete-centered approach, which is becoming more popular, are you making time for self-reflection, and have you got a mentor? these skills can be essential when navigating your way through this methodology to coaching.

   https://www.coachingthecoaches.net/blog/2021/3/8/tactics-for-athlete-centred-coaching-the-importance-of-relationships-and-relationship-management

10. As you've seen earlier in this newsletter and other posts I'm a massive fan of Pete Sturgess. Have a listen to this podcast. You can't help but get caught up with his enthusiasm for working with younger players and giving them great football experiences

    FA Learning @FALearning

    It’s here 🙌 Episode 1⃣ of the DNA Insights podcast has just landed on The FA Community 🎧 Tune in to hear @sturge_p’s guidance and advice for providing young players with a great football experience ⚽

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