Player Development Project

It’s been a while. We’ve been busy building #coachfrank, our brand new AI-powered mobile app for football coaches, trained on the entire PDP coaching library. Create custom session plans in seconds, tailored to your players and environment. coachfrank.ai

More great feedback from coaches using our new AI-powered session planning app, coachfrank.ai "Great session structure and timings, Coach Frank gave me some great ideas!" "The sessions are quick and easy to follow. Love it."

Check out what coaches are saying about our new AI-powered session planning app, coachfrank.ai "Brilliant!" "Quick, fast, no-nonsense. Got my session plans sorted in mega quick time." "Every session was tailored based on the players' age and easy to follow."

What if you could just show up and coach? Coach Frank is our free, AI-powered mobile app for soccer coaches that instantly creates custom session plans, designed to meet the needs of your players and environment. coachfrank.ai

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Want to work on pressing and physical conditioning with your team? Check out this small sided game which focuses on short, sharp bursts of aggressive counter-pressing. buff.ly/4amEIoT

If coaches work with players to understand their super-strengths it can lead to many positive outcomes. Check out this PDP guide on the importance of making players better at what they’re best at. buff.ly/4bWWRKG

Understanding the mentality of professional players can support the development of coaches working with high potential players. Former Premier League player, Liam Ridgewell shares insights into his mindset on the road to a career in football. buff.ly/3kDGdcP

Are you looking to take your coaching knowledge to the next level to kick start 2024? Why not sign up for a PDP coaching course. Intro to Coaching Session Design Physical Performance Click here to find out more: buff.ly/3RoGGLf

Check out this PDP Masterclass Discussion from the archives with Kristjaan Speakman, former Academy Manager at Birmingham City. Kristjaan shares advice for leaders and stories on the rise of Premier League star, Demarai Gray. buff.ly/2NBZRkB

Do you know your players? Do you understand all of the influences around them and how this could impact their performance on the pitch. In this article, PDP Co-Founder Dave Wright discusses the importance of connecting with players in your care. buff.ly/2AAJrq6

Check out this in depth discussion with world-class academy coach, Arthur Brammer on how coaches can truly develop the individual. buff.ly/3Q9Elpi

@MTSchreiber7 Matt, it's a fantastic point and one that all leaders in clubs need to consider. Coach communication, understanding of talent development and the importance of connection are essential (and often under-valued) elements of being an effective coach.

@PlayerDP As a coaching coordinator and trainer, my coaches all WANT drills, games, practice plans, but what they NEED is to learn to communicate better, build relationships better, and encourage better relationships among players on their teams.

Over the past 2.5 years we’ve surveyed thousands of coaches from around the world, to find out how we can serve them more effectively. 61% of them said their number one problem is session planning and preparation. Check out what we’re doing about it. buff.ly/41ZpMsZ

Are you trying to develop a playing model in your team or club? In this PDP Masterclass, we share some insights on possible models, the pros and cons of developing one and some practical ideas to help with your programme design. buff.ly/3QPcEmz

Have you signed up for our weekly On The Grass Newsletter? Every week, our team will share practical ideas, insights and ideas for you to apply in your environment, with high quality coaching content to back it up. Sign up here: buff.ly/3v3kWhD

@NickBolt72 @KrisVDHaegen Thank you, @NickBolt72. This was an education for us as well, a real pleasure to host @KrisVDHaegen and hear all about his experience shaping player development in Belgium. Pages of notes to be made in this conversation!

Culture is a word used everywhere in sport. But what is it, and how do we develop it? Check out this PDP Q&A discussion for our thoughts. buff.ly/3NqMdRL

Have you got sixteen 11-year-olds looking at you, wondering what fun, engaging training session you’re about to put on for them, but you’ve given it ZERO thought after a busy day? Enter, Coach Frank. Click the link to learn more and get early access. buff.ly/41ZpMsZ

2️⃣ Dave Wright's drive-by coaching A simple, well-executed example from Dave Wright here, as he challenges a young player to take more risks.