{"product_id":"the-golden-age-of-player-development-a-guide-to-foundation-phase-coaching-paperback","title":"The Golden Age of Player Development: A Guide to Foundation Phase Coaching - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Porter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you coach Foundation Phase footballers? Do you need a no-nonsense guide that covers the best ways to coach quickly and effectively?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Foundation Phase comprises 5 to 11-year-olds and is the first stage of soccer development.\u003c\/strong\u003e It emphasises the development of fundamental skills, a love for the game, and a strong connection between the player and the ball. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Age of Player Development\u003c\/em\u003e, leading coach Rob Porter details the many things that fellow coaches need to focus on, including how to create a top coaching environment, how best to develop players, working with parents, planning and observation, what coaching you need to avoid, and the different types of practices you can utilise. It also includes how to develop technical detail - such as age-specific passing, receiving and finishing - alongside the FA's core player moves, how to approach match days, and how to grow and develop as a coach so your sessions and teams get better and better!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 example practices, which have been proven - year after year - to work with the Foundation Phase are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the author: Rob Porter is an experienced coach who has worked with players in a variety of Foundation Phase environments, from grassroots, after-school clubs, holiday camps, and development centres through to working in an academy as a Foundation Phase lead coach. Rob has his UEFA B license and FA Youth award, as many years of coaching experience. He also works as a tutor for the FA and Oxfordshire FA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47687910752477,"sku":"9781910773949","price":29.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/u6GkRfbWzj9781910773949.webp?v=1774040762","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-golden-age-of-player-development-a-guide-to-foundation-phase-coaching-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}