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From Grassroots to Pro: Coaching, Parents, and Building Better Players

From Grassroots to Pro: Coaching, Parents, and Building Better Players

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Coach Marc Nolan talks with Scottish coach Kevin Middleton about his journey from volunteering at grassroots clubs to working in professional and women’s football. They discuss practical strategies for communicating with parents, involving players in their development plans, and creating healthy team environments.

Topics include the youth-to-academy funnel, differences between pay-to-play and community-based systems, the balance of talent and work ethic, coach education, handling discipline and adversity, and the importance of empathy and trust. Kevin also shares his resources and book for coaches seeking better practices.

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