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André Roca1, Chris Pocock2, Paul R Ford1
1Research Centre for Applied Performance Sciences, Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Sciences, St Mary's University, Twickenham, London, UK.
Science & Medicine in Football
|September 4, 2024
Summary
Youth soccer coaches balance technical drills with game-based activities, but prioritize non-active decision-making over active, potentially impacting player development. This highlights a gap in grassroots coaching practices.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Coaching Pedagogy
- Youth Development
Background:
- Match-play decision-making is typically learned through practice mirroring competition.
- Limited research exists on grassroots youth soccer coaches' practice design and intentions.
- Understanding coaching practices is crucial for optimizing player development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore practice activities used by youth soccer coaches in England.
- To understand coaches' intentions behind activity selection.
- To investigate the balance between active and non-active decision-making in practice.
Main Methods:
- Filmed and analyzed 35 practice sessions of 12 coaches (9-11 years old).
- Assessed time spent on 'non-active decision-making' vs. 'active decision-making' activities.
- Conducted post-observation interviews with coaches regarding session purpose.
Main Results:
- Coaches allocated nearly equal time to active (41%) and non-active (42%) decision-making activities.
- A common progression observed: non-active activities early, shifting to active decision-making later.
- Coaches believed non-active practice was essential for technique, despite potential performance disparities.
Conclusions:
- A gap exists between scientific recommendations and grassroots coaching practices in youth soccer.
- Coaching practices may not fully align with optimizing match-play decision-making skills.
- Implications for coach education and player development strategies are suggested.
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