Mark Edwards

Given the disruption of the past 2 seasons, will the FA support the notion that age groups are held in their current playing format for next season. For example, current year U12 are moving to 11aside next season after two disrupted 9aside seasons. #longtermdevelopmemt @sturge_p

@SoccerCoachCast @SoccerCoachWeek In my view, it is still the best football coaching podcast around for grassroot coaches! Great achievement @scottmowberry

Today we released our 100th episode!⚽️⚽️⚽️ Feels like a good time to reflect on our numbers… ✅ 300,000+ Downloads ✅ 162 Countries ✅ 100 Episodes ✅ 80 Awesome Guests ✅ 5 Seasons ✅ 1 Superb Sponsor (@SoccerCoachWeek) And here are our top 10 episodes based on downloads…

FWD Football are looking for another awesome coach to join our expanding coaching team! 🤝 If you’re an inspirational and engaging coach that loves coaching foundation/YD phase players in a high intensity, games based environment we would love to hear from you! ➡️⚽️

A huge thank you to Romi for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and for taking the time to write a review. The kind words and positive feedback are very much appreciated! 🙌 ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Ickenham Youth FC U11 Reds are looking for a new Goalkeeper. We currently train on a Wednesday evening and Saturday morning and play matches Sunday morning in the Harrow League Group A. If your son is interested in joining please contact Mark Edwards on 07715748772.

@ribeiromichel10 Although noting I prefer opposed 1v1 practices due to match realism and decision making aspects.

@ribeiromichel10 As a coach you prioritise what is best for the players development given the time you have with them. If you have 1 hour per week, perhaps unopposed practice isn't the right approach. If you have 3x2hour sessions plus a match perhaps you have some unopposed practice.

Looking for both an U16 and U18 futsal team for back-to-back friendlies on Sunday afternoon in Hertfordshire, after an opponent pulled out. RTs appreciated, futsal community!

@ribeiromichel10 Looks wonderful however unless I missed it, where is the decision making, chaos etc?

@Daveyp1180 @SoccerCoachCast Thanks @Daveyp1180. I really enjoyed the discussion. 7aside is a great format!👌⚽⚽

@SoccerCoachCast @markpaedwards1 👏👏 Great to have you back in Mark!!!where have you been!! Good episode guy's ⚽💚

Episode #83 - All things 7 aside, a conversation with Mark Edwards (⁦@markpaedwards1⁩), FA level 2 coach, U10’s coach/manager and Football Development Officer ⚽️⚽️⚽️ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Ben Burlikowski, Chairman @ickenhamyouthfc and Coach for the U17s squad is an example of a #grassrootsfootball Coach who values the importance of supporting the human being as well as the footballer. Fantastic to have him in the sessions with the squad👊🏼

@Hannah_Duncan89 Done!

@markpaedwards1 hey Mark, do you mind following me so I can drop you a DM please? Thanks

Looking for a coaching role to support our growing girls section? We are looking for female coaches who understand how to create the right player environment to allow players to shine! Get in contact if that sounds like you! #thisgirlcan #grassrootsfootball #weonlydopositive

#SundayShare Two foundation phase age group suggestions to increase engagement on match day. 1️⃣ rotate the captain's armband (they ALL love to wear it!) and let the young players choose THEIR captain🗣️ 2️⃣ Let the young players select THEIR player of the match. 🏆. ⚽⚽⚽

There some unbelievable performances from our U9/10’s elite squad this morning away to @ReadingFC Academy! Well done to everyone who played. #HardestWorkingTeam #PlayTheEDAWay

#SundayShare I maybe late to the party on this one... Not a classic coaching book📖 but many great snippets and behaviours for the modern day coach to take onboard. The podcast is very decent too!🧠🗣️ Especially the Gareth Southgate episode. #TheHighPerformancePodcast

@PBazza07 @Erushforth1 Agree with this 100% 👌. My point is if we want young players to have the ability to play off 1, 2 or 10 touches, using a limited touch constraint could help them develop this skill (scanning, picture taking). It could form the "part" of a whole, part, whole session for example.

@Erushforth1 @markpaedwards1 As coaches, we need to help develop the most efficient and appropriate number of touches to take in a given moment and be mindful of restricting this which can have a detrimental effect on decision, choice and ultimately realism. The type of touch is as important as the number.

🗣”Ok you’re on 2 touch, play!” Try to avoid limiting player’s touches in sessions: ▪️Reduces their decision making📉🧠 ▪️Stifles the dribblers in your groups❌☹️ ▪️Predictable to defend against🥱 Challenge players with: “Take as many touches as you NEED, not as you want”⚽️⚽️⚽️

@Erushforth1 @PBazza07 Agree this can and will happen sometimes or an extra touch is taken. It will be messy at first however the condition still encourages the idea of scanning and having that picture. It may not be identical to match day conditions but it is still transferable in my view. 🤔

@markpaedwards1 @PBazza07 I guess the problem is no matter what happens in a game their will always be times where maybe taking more is needed. Often see 2 touch then players end up unrealistically shielding the ball as they have no pass on

@PBazza07 @footballdna_ Great blog Paul👌. For me it is all about the environment a coach creates. Having an engaging, fun, games based session, where the boys/girls are not afraid of making mistakes facilities creativity and long term development. ⚽🙌.

🤹🏻‍♂️🎨How do we develop creativity in our young footballers? 🤔 My latest @footballdna_ blog shows how to provoke innovation & imagination in our players: ▪Setting a conducive environment🌏 ▪High order questioning👨🏻‍🎓 ▪Coaches response & attitude🗣 👇🏻⚽️ footballdna.co.uk/developing-cre…

@CoachDavidBaird @TacticalPad @IBarkerSoccer @sports_meyer @henrywinter Congratulations David. Great work. I'm sure it will be a must read for youth coaches 👍⚽

I’m really delighted to announce that my book, Scoreboard Soccer, will be released in the coming weeks 📕⚽️ A huge thank you to those who have contributed to this project, I’m so grateful to each and every one of you ❤️🤝 Order your copy here: linktr.ee/DavidBaird