Do you know how to build a great team culture?

Hi everyone, welcome to another edition of the Coach Insight newsletter. This week we’ve got tips on building your team’s culture, player personality types, tactical mapping, mental health tips, and more. Enjoy!…

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The Top Ten

1. Great managers and coaches know how to build great team cultures. In this article from the coaching manual team, they will take you through how to do just that. Going through creating shared values, getting buy-in, and learning from other teams. https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/building-team-culture/

2. Michael Loftman here going through the 5 player personality types. Do you recognise the five in your players (creative, perfectionist, team player, individual, and leader)

   Michael Loftman @michael_loftman

   5 Player Personality Types After working with 1000s of players from 40+ countries, I have created 5 different player personality types which are common to find. Of course personality traits overlap, but having an idea of ‘types’ helps identify some of the key differences 1/8

   

3. The mastermind site team here gives tips on how to improve your tactical thinking and knowledge of the game. https://themastermindsite.com/2022/05/05/the-simple-task-anyone-can-do-to-improve-their-tactical-knowledge/

4. I really like this Infographic from Ricky Clarke. Simplifying the game for your players will always prove fruitful. is this something you can do for your players?

   Ricky Clarke @RickMasterCoach

   TACTICAL MAPPING ➡️ 1433 - IN POSSESSION If there was ONE word that could describe the ROLE of positions in your formations, could your players name it? ▶️ Simplify your objectives with players ◀️ TAG 🏷 a friend/coach who NEEDS to see this 👇🏻👇🏻 #mastercoachonline

   

5. Some key considerations from Dan Abrahams for us coaches here. Distraction, intensity, and inhibition. Will your players experience any or all and how will you help them cope. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dan-abrahams-b72a306_youve-got-to-go-into-a-game-as-a-coach-believing-activity-6930025925854015488-VfHo/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=ios_app

6. If you ever wanted some words for the parents of your team then have a look through this thread from Bhrett McCabe for some inspiration. My favourite is “Playing professionally or in college is not for everyone. That is ok! Don’t make it your dream. If your player wants to make those sacrifices to achieve that, be a co-pilot and not the engine.”

   Bhrett McCabe, PhD @DrBhrettMcCabe

   Parents-There are so many stressors for your players today. Here are a few thoughts to help: 1. Remember, the game was hard for you at their age. Hall of Famers learned through their own ups and downs, so be a source of encouragement instead of fear.

7. I really like this infographic from the BelievePerform team. The things you can control vs the things you can’t control. Food for thought for us and our players. What are the things you worry over that aren’t in your control?

   BelievePerform @BelievePHQ

   🔥Things you can control vs The things you can't control. ➡️Check out this great article about problems you might encounter with self control: believeperform.com/the-problem-wi… 🧠 @BelievePHQ We move beyond mental health awareness and into action. #mentalboost #mentalfitness

   

8. On the theme of mental health, here are 11 things you can do to improve your mental health that will also improve your coaching.

   BelievePerform @BelievePHQ

   🔥11 Ways looking after your mental health can improve your coaching. ➡️Check out this great training plan: believeperform.com/product/gettin… 🧠 @BelievePHQ We pride ourselves on creating content that supports people to flourish, thrive and be fit for purpose. #mentalfitness

   

9. This infographic from the Coaching Manual team has lots of useful tips, from things to concentrate on during the different stages of player development, to best formats at certain ages, etc.

   The Coaching Manual @CoachingManual

   Player Development Pathway Infographic⚽️ Download here: ow.ly/6zlg50J7t1f

   

10. This from former Borussia Dortmund Assistant manager Rene Maric, how prepared are you for any questions that may come up in your practices, have you got answers? For me, this was always a massive worry when starting out or moving to a new team

    René Marić @ReneMaric

    One of the best advice coaches might ever receive.

    

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