Dave Wright

We are underway at the @OFCfootball U15 Development Tournament, delivered in partnership with @UEFAcom. First training session in Fiji with the @TahitiFootball_ team.

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

Superb week in Sydney for @OFCfootball with the Fijian FA staff @SydneyFC & @wswanderersfc. The trip was designed to support FFA staff to better understand talent development & high performance. Thanks to all staff involved at both clubs. oceaniafootball.com/fijian-fa-staf…

@tommysmith1990 @mfcbulls Good luck in Sydney, Tommy. 👊

Excited for this opportunity, let’s go @mfcbulls #WeAreTheBulls

@agoodcoach Thank you for the kind feedback, @agoodcoach - really nice thread!

The communication is clear, the rationale is relevant, and it’s topped off by Wright “catching the player being good” and providing positive reinforcement to the athlete. A great grassroots example that every coach can emulate.

2023 was the year I started writing about coaching - which means I did a better job of keeping track of useful ideas. Here are 10 of my favorite coaching-related things I encountered last year 🧵⬇️

What is pressure and how to players deal with it? Hear from All Whites veteran, Tommy Smith on his career in the Championship and EFL and how he copes with pressure and expectation in a professional context. buff.ly/3tPxI2Y

Coach the positive! As coaches, we can often look to fix things, but it’s critical we reinforce positive performance and behaviours with our players. Check out this positive reinforcement with @davewright07 as he works with midfielders on attack in the final third of the pitch.

How can coaches work on unit defending at training? In this PDP Live Session, coach @davewright07 takes a group of Melbourne Victory players through a collective defending session which focuses on the principles of pressure, cover and balance. buff.ly/2L2GBjj

Really enjoyed sitting down with @GlennCrooks on @SiriusXMFC #TheCoachingAcademy to talk about the topic of transition, what it is, how we coach it and how we ensure our session design is realistic for players.

We're on the lookout for a Women's Football Manager to play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of women's football across Oceania ⚽ Find out more and apply at the link below 👇 bit.ly/49omimS

Superb performance from the @NZRL_Kiwis! Future is bright for rugby league in NZ with the depth of talent emerging in the @NRL. #PacificChampionships

▪️ 5 duels won ▪️ 66 touches ▪️ 57/63 accurate passes Luc de Fougerolles was your MOTM against Ipswich! 🇨🇦

Are you looking for a full session plan on defending? Check out this three part practice designed by UEFA A licensed coach, @davewright07. buff.ly/3Sccw16

@athiestmantis74 Agree 100%. Technology doesn’t always make sport better. The human element makes sport what it is.

Whatever the result in this #RWCFinal rugby has destroyed itself as a spectacle with ridiculous rules and interpretations plus a TMO sitting in front of a TV controlling things via slow motion replay. Gone are the days of entertaining, free flowing rugby union.

Check out how Cody shifts gears after @davewright07 sets him an individual challenge during a small-sided game. See the full session for free here. buff.ly/3U32Q6p

Check out this small sided game by @davewright07 designed to focus on combination play and finishing. buff.ly/3HqH2hW

Another enjoyable "Curious Mind" catch up with @drcraigharrison on his podcast, The Athlete Development Show. This time around, we discussed coaching psychology, connection, driving culture, youth tournaments and coach development. Tune in here: lnkd.in/gg7DcX8Z

Do you know how to effectively set up a training session? In this article @davewright07 and Rob Sherman share tips on how to effectively set up your practice to ensure the ball rolls and the players play. buff.ly/3sdnatm

With some internal progressions we have two exciting Cell Lead roles advertised below! Please share! @AcademyOfLight 🔴⚪️ safc.com/news/academy-n…