This book by Doug Lemov is such a gem that I read it for a second time this week. In a world that is often littered in debate about philosophy and methodology, this book gives clear and practical examples of how to help players learn, something that we can all agree on is of

The Constraints-Led Approach isn’t about letting players figure it out randomly. It’s about shaping environments where they can explore, adapt, and develop real skills. What does this mean for coaches working with beginners 🧵👇

Heading to the BAFCA Annual Coaching Convention 2025? We’ve got you covered with some Top Tips to help you get the most out of your weekend! From planning your sessions, to making the most of networking opportunities - check our image guide #BAFCA2025

Coming very, VERY soon now! 'Enhancing Skill in American Football: Revolutionizing Practice Design for Transfer to Game Day' aims to change the way that those within the sport view the emergence of skillful movement behavior on the field, both in regard to movement performance

Episode has dropped! Episode 5 of the 'Don't Tell Me, Show Me' podcast shares how to future proof agreements in roles, autonomy/ownership with pre agreed 'what ifs' & permissions - youtu.be/LdQM881maCE?si…

🚨Most kids don’t know how learning works. 🧠 So I’m starting my 7th grade class with a 10-day crash course on memory, retrieval, metacognition, myths, and why real learning is hard—and that’s the point. It’s not fun. It’s foundational. Blog here 👇📖 open.substack.com/pub/solinthewi…

Improve your coaching performance through ‘what if’ preparation. It’s Ep.5 of the Don’t Tell Me, Show Me podcast with Alan Keane, Mark Bennett MBE and Simon Turner. Link below to full episode ⬇️

Get access here to our '25 paper 'The value of opposed and unopposed practice: An ecological dynamics rationale for skill development'. researchgate.net/publication/38…

Great stuff from Kurt Warner w/immediate takeaways for football coaches & those across other sport coaching. Pertinent ideas related to skill acquisition. "Even if it's just one defender. This is what we are trying to see. This is who we are throwing it around-this is who we

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Training Camp “stats” are insane and ridiculous. Used to think it was always just people joking, but now seeing them seriously reported. You have no idea what the purpose of that period is, what the goals are, what the context is, etc. It could be a strictly 3rd & Long

How can coaches develop effective in-game communication between players? Details the 3 A’s on Ep.7 of the Don’t Tell Me, Show Me podcast. Full episode linked below ⬇️

How do we develop athletes to accept & act on communication from peers in live play? How can we establish that the information being shared is correct? In Episode 7 of the 'Don't Tell Me, Show Me' podcast - Accept-Acknowledgement-Act youtu.be/v3T8tLqZ-ok?si…

📚 GIVEAWAY TIME! 📚 The Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball & LambHeartTea (she/her) is out now! Full of practical ways to support every student. Want a free copy? All you have to do is: ✅ Follow us 🔁 RT this post The winner will be announced on Friday, 1st August, at 2pm. Good

#BAFCA25 Convention Recordings Now Available! Missed a session or want to revisit your favourites? Catch up on all the insights, drills, and coaching gold from our incredible speakers. Watch now: bafca.co.uk/convention/

Ep. 7 of ‘Don’t Tell Me… Show Me’ - link below to full episode.

Our #WEURO2025 Champions Squad appreciation thread ❤️🪡

If you want to see more of Tyler's work in action, I had the pleasure of co-presenting alongside him at the Sport Movement Skill Conference 2024 on 'Alive movement problem-setting in American football' where we brought viewers into our summer learning environment of last

Covering what it takes to be successful, how to handle competition nerves, ways to push harder and get braver, techniques to build your confidence, ways to improve your emotional control, activities to increase your concentration and focus, tactics for dealing with setbacks and

Available on 9/1/25!!! 'Enhancing Skill in American Football: Revolutionizing practice design for transfer to game day' aims to change the way that those within the sport view the emergence of skillful movement behavior on the field, both in regard to movement performance and