The English FA just announced major changes to youth football from 2026/27. As a youth coach, I'm genuinely excited about what this means for player development.

Here's why... 🧵 The biggest change? U7s will start with 3v3 instead of 5v5. Here's what this means:

📈 More touches (300% increase)
🎯 More 1v1 situations
⚡️ More decisions
🎮 More involvement

This isn't just change. It's evolution.

"I aim to complete my UEFA B License but wasn't sure what to expect......."

Here's a snapshot of what's covered and what you need to know 🧵 The course breaks down into 3 key practice types:

➟ Lead-in practices (focus on technique + decisions)
➟ Small-sided games (8v8, 7v7 etc)
➟ Attack v Defense practices Each needs specific coaching points and clear player objectives

🧵 Here's what we've learned from: "Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 Lessons for Extraordinary Performance and Personal Excellence" by John Wooden & Steve Jamison.

A deep dive into leadership principles from one of sports' greatest coaches... 👇 Core Values That Drive Success:

✅ Good values attract good people
✅ Character matters more than reputation
✅ Lead by example, not just words

"You destroy your adversary when you make them your friend"

#Leadership #Values

🧵A Season at Liverpool FC: Key Learnings from Pep Lijnders' Book 👇 "Our identity is intensity" - How Klopp and his team created a championship mentality through clear principles:

➠ High-energy training sessions
➠ Counter-pressing as a core philosophy
➠ Collective development over individual
➠ Freedom within structure
➠ Trust and player autonomy

🤝⚽️Success in youth sports goes beyond winning.

🧵Here are 10 different ways to identify success beyond the final score 👇 1⃣ Team Bonding and Togetherness

Success in youth sports is about making everyone feel welcome and valued, no matter what happens on the field. When players feel like they belong and support each other, that's a win.

🗒️ Understanding the 4-2-3-1:

ℹ️ Key Components and Considerations

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🗒️ Understanding the 4-2-3-1:

🔘 Building
🔘 Recycling
🔘 Creating
🔘 Finishing

🔘 Low Block
🔘 Mid-Low Block
🔘 Mid-High Block
🔘 High Block

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🧵Benefits of being silent as a youth coach during games: 1. Empowerment: Remaining silent during youth games empowers players to take ownership of their decisions and actions on the field. It allows them to solve problems independently and learn from their mistakes.

🔓 Brighton FC: Kaoru Mitoma

🔵⚪️ Here are 5 elements that make Kaoru Mitoma a great Brighton & Hove Albion player! ⚽️🌟 #BHAFC #KaoruMitoma ⤵️ 1⃣ 👟 Technical Skills: Mitoma's exceptional dribbling, ball control, and accurate crossing provide a dynamic attacking threat. His technical proficiency is a key asset in breaking down opposition defences.

✨Ange Postecoglou: @SpursOfficial

Tactical breakdown of Tottenham Hotspur under Ange Postecoglou:

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Tottenham play an attacking, possession-based style of football. They will look to keep the ball and build up play patiently, creating chances through their movement and passing.

🧵 THREAD: What Would Coach Beard Do if He Coached Youth Sports? 🧔🏻⚽️

@TedLasso @SundayShare10 #SundayShare #TedLasso

thesportingresource.wordpress.com Coach Beard would prioritise discipline and attention to detail, instructing young players on the value of focus and preparation.

💻 The Professional Opinion

Professional opinions on sports cover a diverse range of topics, these insights are shared by experts

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(Thread 🧵) - @SundayShare10 #SundayShare 💻 John Collins

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