Coaching Philosophy
 

OUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Developing Creativity in a Flexible Framework

 
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We apply a combined international philosophy that can be tailored to all levels, starting with players taking their first steps through to athletes at performance level.

 
Game Model

Game Model

Our mission is to bring top level coaching to grassroots and create a forward-thinking philosophy that is relevant to the modern game. Our model is based on the natural cycle of the match in order to help players understand how to respond in different situations. Organizing blocks of learning in line with the cyclical model creates a logical sequence that enables players to improve their decision making.

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By focusing on specific moments within the cycle coaches can isolate decisions that need to be taken and skills that need to be learned. These are then expanded within the curriculum to create well-rounded athletes who are creative, skillful, and mentally tough.

Game Model

Cornerstones of Quality

Our experience working with different game models and development strategies have helped us identify key elements that breed success. At DS Sports we focus on supporting coaches and clubs to work on improving these cornerstones as they build for the future.

Game Model

Environment  - Age/ability appropriate exercises in a safe, enjoyable learning environment

Game Model

Engagement  - positive interaction with the players to help them gain confidence and enjoy playing the game

Game Model

Curriculum  - Activities that involve decision making and game-play develop players with a higher Football IQ

Game Model

Mindset  - Focus on developing self-discipline and work ethic by fostering a growth mindset

Game Model

Our mission is to bring top level coaching to grassroots and create a forward-thinking philosophy that is relevant to the modern game. Our model is based on the natural cycle of the match in order to help players understand how to respond in different situations. Organizing blocks of learning in line with the cyclical model creates a logical sequence that enables players to improve their decision making.

Game Model

Football Actions

By focusing on specific moments within the cycle coaches can isolate decisions that need to be taken and skills that need to be learned. These are then expanded within the curriculum to create well-rounded athletes who are creative, skillful, and mentally tough.

Game Model

Cornerstones of Quality

Our experience working with different game models and development strategies have helped us identify key elements that breed success. At DS Sports we focus on supporting coaches and clubs to work on improving these cornerstones as they build for the future.

Environment Environment

Age/ability appropriate exercises in a safe, enjoyable learning environment

Engagement Engagement

Positive interaction with the players to help them gain confidence and enjoy playing the game

Curriculum Curriculum

Activities that involve decision making and game-play develop players with a higher Football IQ

Mindset Mindset

Focus on developing self-discipline and work ethic by fostering a growth mindset

"Predictions are only for after the game"

João Domingos Pinto