{"product_id":"the-golden-age-of-player-development-a-guide-to-foundation-phase-coaching","title":"The Golden Age of Player Development: A Guide to Foundation Phase Coaching","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you coach Foundation Phase footballers? Do you need a\nno-nonsense guide that covers the best ways to coach quickly and effectively?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Foundation Phase comprises 5 to 11-year-olds and is the\nfirst stage of football development. It emphasises the development of fundamental skills, a love\nfor the game, and a strong connection between the player and the ball. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe\nGolden Age of Player Development\u003c\/i\u003e, leading coach Rob Porter details the many\nthings that fellow coaches need to focus on, including how to create a top\ncoaching environment, how best to develop players, working with parents,\nplanning and observation, what coaching you need to avoid, and the different\ntypes of practices you can utilise. It also includes how to develop technical\ndetail - such as age-specific passing, receiving and finishing - alongside the\nFA's core player moves, how to approach match days, and how to grow and develop\nas a coach so your sessions and teams get better and better!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 example\npractices, which have been proven - year and after - to work with the\nFoundation Phase are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the\nauthor: \u003c\/b\u003eRob\nPorter is an experienced coach who has worked with players in a variety of\nFoundation Phase environments, from grassroots, after-school clubs, holiday\ncamps, and development centres through to working in an academy as a Foundation\nPhase lead coach. Rob has his UEFA B license and FA Youth award, as many years\nof coaching experience. He also works as a tutor for the FA and Oxfordshire FA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 122 pages | Published September 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63970058731869,"sku":"9781914066740","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781914066740.jpg?v=1774372822","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-golden-age-of-player-development-a-guide-to-foundation-phase-coaching","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}