Implementing Long Term Player Development
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LONG TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
“ the fight is won and lost far away from witnesses… behind the lines , in the gym
and out on the road , long before I dance under those lights “ Muhammad Ali
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AT THE CORE
COACHING THE WHOLE PERSON
Player development ;
Is about accelerating growth and learning on many levels
Growth as a person and as a player
Both should not operate in conflict
Any compromise in personal development will compromise player development
Good coaches will recognise that long term football success begins and ends with strong
fully developed people
If player development is to be effective it must address the needs of the complete person
Long term player development
“ perhaps the single most important element in mastering the techniques and tactics
of racing is experience. But once you have the fundamentals , acquiring the
experience is a matter of time “ Greg Le Mond – World Cycling champion
LTPD is best considered in terms of CAPACITIES
Growth expands capacity
Capacity for Football and Capacity for life
Capacities are Hierarchical and Multi-Dimensional
The objective in high-level development squad training is to expand the capacities at all
levels of the performance pyramid
Achieved by properly balancing periods of stress and recovery in each phase
Training concept is simple – No Stress = No Growth ; No Recovery = No Growth
Stress and Recovery must be applied by the coach in all phases of player development
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HIGH PERFORMANCE PYRAMID
Peak performance under Pressure
Spiritual Capacities
Mental Capacities
Emotional Capacities
Physical Capacities
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EXPANDING PHYSICAL CAPACITY
At the base of the pyramid and of player development
Coaches spend hours honing these capacities I.e. cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility,
strength and physical recovery skills
Training stress applied by the coach prepares the player to execute game skills under
pressure
Equally important is the recovery period built in
Important are ; diet ; sleep ; rest and hydration
Stress exposure is applied by the coach but recovery should be jointly managed by he
coach/player and parents
Breakdown in this area can have an effect up and down the pyramid
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“ to give yourself the best possible chance of playing to your potential you
must prepare for every eventuality. That means practice” Seve Ballesteros
Key Principles of expanding physical capacity
Emphasis on general physical conditioning
Special window of opportunity on developing strength and speed
Increased technical work on game skills and good practice techniques
Introduce individual training programme dependent on specific needs
associated with roles within team and stage of growth and development
Monitored flexibility programme
Provision of mental skills and mental toughness programme
Remedial programme support i.e. help with technical skills or other areas
of skill deficiency
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Key Principles cont’d
Reinforce positive attitudes and behaviours on and off the pitch
Teaching of performance lifestyle skills i.e nutrition, diet, hydration, drug education, balance
of study/work/rest/play and time management
Continued participation in complementary sports although towards the end of the phase
moving towards specialisation
Develop autonomy, independence and responsibility
Gaelic Games specific technical and tactical work in competitive situations creating
opportunities to make key decisions ; decide on best methods ; make judgements ; assess
risks ; learn from mistakes ; create pressure ; recognise key match moments
Use senior players to mentor and guide
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“ people who enjoy what they are doing usually do it well” Joe Gibbs – US
Superbowl Coach of Washington Redskins
Expanding Emotional Capacity
Able to summon right emotional response in match time – just as important as right physical
response
Coach needs to develop players emotional self-control and regulation
Pressure of match situation can summon negative responses i.e fear, anger, frustration,
disappointment etc
Controlling these emotional responses just as important as controlling physical responses
One of the GREATEST challenges facing a coach
Players must be trained to respond to challenges not from fear but self-growth and
discovery – meet the challenge head on with confidence
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WHAT TO DO TO DEVELOP EMOTIONAL CAPACITY ?
Establish routines in emotional goal setting, accountability, anger and fear management,
confidence building
Have pre-match routines , between point rituals and post match briefings – focus on
effective self-regulation and control
As in physical training the greater the emotional force applied i.e. competitive pressure –
the greater the need for emotional recovery
Making training FUN can help lift players emotionally
Activities and a life away from gaelic Games is good
Coaches must work closely with parents to eliminate problems occuring
Insufficient rest, sleep, low blood sugar etc can cause the wrong emotional response
from a player during critical phase of game time e.g. free in last minute
Breakdown in this area can have an effect up and down pyramid
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“Enjoy the journey…. Enjoy every moment and quit worrying about winning and
losing “ Matt Biondi – Olympic Swimming champion
Expanding Mental Capacity
To help players concentrate fully during competition
Key areas – positive thinking ; visualisation ; mental preparation and time management
Applies on and off field – up and down pyramid
Sloppy approach in this can affect players ability to perform under pressure
Negative self-talk can lead to loss of control emotionally (anger) = poor performance
Low blood sugar can lead to –irritable player = lack concentration = poor performance
Coaches help by getting players to think and talk positively about themselves – use
positive images and role models pre/during/post games – on and off field
Important to build in mental recovery – non stop thinking of games = staleness/burnout
Need to build in break from training/competition to keep players stimulated
Coach must work with players/parents to ensure hobbies/friends/work exists
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“ Coach John Wooden enjoyed winning but he never put it before everything. He
was more concerned that we became successful as human beings… his
philosophies have been instilled for a lifetime “
Karem Abdul Jabbar – American Basketball Star on Coach John Wooden – who was
one of the most successful college basketball coaches in collegiate history
Expanding Spiritual Capacity
Every person is made up of Body, Mind and Spirit – Human Spirit is endless
How do you as a Coach harness this?
Is winning trophies, titles, hero worship more important to you as a coach/person than
Honesty/Integrity/Respect/Truth and Bravery of Character?
If you as a Coach can develop this aspect of a player you have a most powerful weapon
If a player can develop this aspect they can use it to overcome , fatigue, frustration and
discomfort and deal with failure /disappointment more positively – stronger player/person
Coaches help by getting players to develop their capacity for handling pressure , personal
ethics, discipline, passion, courage and self-control
Linking core values with football development needs co-operation coach/parents
Poor sportsmanship/cheating/disrespect will flourish where core values do not exist
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SUMMARY
Focus on refinement and precision of skills – include technical mastery and tactical
understanding
Recognise growth spurt and hormonal changes
Understand peer group influences
Increase intensity and develop mental aspects of preparation
Allow players to have an input into training
Develop players to analyse on-field situations and problem-solving skills
Expect questioning/challenges from players
Communicate with parents regularly
Add strength, nutrition and stretching – develop core
Refer to your own medical back up for regular assistance with physical exams and
checkups
Monitor for over training