{"id":18362,"date":"2023-11-28T09:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T22:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/?p=18362"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:56:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T01:56:38","slug":"coaching-for-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/coaching-for-character\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaching for Character"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaching for Character&nbsp;is about the players working on character building, developing character strengths and using the game of football to deliver this personal growth. This is not the time for a tactical masterclass from the coach, but a time for the players to work together, face challenges and get success. From a coaching perspective, use your observation and listening skills, ask questions and allow the sessions to flow.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Coaching for Character Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the video of Lara &amp; Dave discussing the character trait.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make some notes as to how this applies to your team or key points you want to remember.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the two session plan videos presented by Dave with practices for you to implement with your players on the grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the PDF session plan of the practice, read through the rules, possible constraints and considerations and adapt the practice for your players.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#section-1\">Section 1: Team Work &amp; Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#section-2\">Section 2: Resilience &amp; Self-Regulation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#section-3\">Section 3: Perseverance &amp; Determination<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#section-4\">Section 4: Leadership &amp; Perspective<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#section-5\">Section 5: Bravery &amp; Courage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-1\">Section 1: Team Work &amp; Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team sport is about collaboration. In this module Positive Psychology expert,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/laramossman\">Lara Mossman<\/a>&nbsp;is hosted by PDP Co-Founder,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davewright07\">Dave Wright<\/a>&nbsp;to discuss how coaches can develop team work, some of the research around communication and how you can support your players in working together more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction Video: Team Work &amp; Collaboration in Football<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915414305?h=62ba842e96&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"CFC _ Team Work &amp; Collaboration\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fun factor at the forefront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team work is built on respect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging open, honest, respectful peer to peer communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The environment is made up of interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement player led sessions and facilitate autonomy supportive environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:55.94% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915414665?h=4a2d03f1df&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Team Work Collaboration Session 1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication and co-operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working in pairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defensive intelligence and desire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience in possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combination play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collective defending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Team+Work+&amp;+Collaboration\/PDP+CFC+Teamwork+&amp;+Collaboration+Session+1+.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 1 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Video Session Plan 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.26% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915415502?h=5be296325c&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Team Work &amp; Collaboration Session 2\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defending in groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delay and deny<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening and blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combination play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split passes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity on the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resilience 1v1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Team+Work+%26+Collaboration\/PDP+CFC+Teamwork+%26+Collaboration+Session+2+.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 2 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/how-many-times-should-i-tell-you\/\">How many times should I tell you? &#8211; Prof. Stephen Rollnick<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/are-we-competing-or-collaborating\/\">Are we competing or collaborating? &#8211; James Vaughan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/google-tech-giant-builds-great-teams\/\">Google It: How a Tech Giant Builds Great Teams &#8211; Reed Maltbie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions-teamwork-and-problem-solving\/\">Team Work &amp; Problem Solving &#8211; Prof. Stephen Rollnick<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/player-motivation-with-james-vaughan-dan-wright\/\">Player Motivation &#8211; James Vaughan &amp; Dan Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/collective-brilliance\/\">Collective Brilliance &#8211; Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/interest\/qa-videos\/\">How to I improve team work and work rate? &#8211; Dan Wright &amp; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/7-steps-to-self-motivated-decision-makers\/\">7 Steps to Self Motivated Decision Makers &#8211; Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/praise-vs-affirmation\/\">Praise vs. Affirmation &#8211; Prof. Stephen Rollnick<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/sports-psychology-with-dan-abrahams\/\">Sports Psychology with Dan Abrahams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/research-reviews-handshakes-bbqs-bullets-self-interest-shame-and-regret-in-football-coaching\/\">Handshakes, Bullets &amp; BBQs: Self Interest, Shame and Regret in Football Coaching &#8211; Prof. William A. Harper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-2\">Section 2: Resilience &amp; Self-Regulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this module PDP Co-Founder, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davewright07\">Dave Wright<\/a> hosts Positive Psychology expert <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/laramossman\">Lara Mossman<\/a> for a conversation on resilience, how we develop it and the value of young players learning how to self-regulate and manage stress and anxiety in sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction Video: Resilience &amp; Self-Regulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915416307?h=51486b6960&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"CFC _ Resilence &amp; Self Regulation\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-0abc3b73-6ee0-42b7-a82b-e6d678084e50\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is grit and is it a legitimate concept?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The value of stretching players<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of self-regulation and dealing with adversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of mindfulness and self-awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.38% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915417852?h=fdd69933c8&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resilience Session 1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-d4daf8e5-ac58-4aec-bf28-bbf445b9f836\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coping under pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bravery and retention on the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determination 1v1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composure through failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence to play forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dribbling and running with the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support and movement off the ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Resilience\/PDP+CFC+Resilience+Session+1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 1 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.26% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915418368?h=8417ba0e68&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Resilience Session 2\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Switching play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Width and dispersal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with underloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composure in possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passing and receiving skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Resilience\/PDP+CFC+Resilience+Session+2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 2 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/session-plans\/live-session-1v1-dealing-with-pressure\/\">Live Session: Dealing with Pressure &#8211; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/building-mental-strength\/\">Building Mental Strength &#8211; John Haime<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/6-ways-to-build-emotional-muscles-for-football\/\">6 Ways to Build Emotional Muscle for Football &#8211; John Haime<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/session-plans\/live-session-switching-play\/\">Live Session: Switching Play &#8211; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/interview-michael-inglis-sports-psychologist\/\">Interview: Michael Inglis &#8211; Sports Psychologist &#8211; Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/using-sport-help-forge-resilience\/\">Using Sport to Help Forge Resilience &#8211; Dr. Martin J Turner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/the-magic-of-mindfulness\/\">The Magic of Mindfulness &#8211; Susan Salzbrenner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/7-ways-to-embrace-pressure\/\">7 Ways to Embrace Pressure &#8211; John Haime<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/qa-how-can-i-help-my-players-with-emotional-control\/\">How can I help my players with emotional control? &#8211; Lara Mossman, Dan Wright &amp; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/sports-psychology-with-dan-abrahams\/\">Sports Psychology with Dan Abrahams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-3\">Section 3: Perseverance &amp; Determination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perseverance &amp; Determination are life skills we want to help young players develop through sport. In this module, Positive Psychology Expert,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/laramossman\">Lara Mossman<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; PDP Co-Founder,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davewright07\">Dave Wright<\/a>&nbsp;discuss how you can support players in this area and deliver some practical sessions on the grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction Video: Perseverance &amp; Determination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915419256?h=0f9e3bcb2c&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"CFC _ Perseverance &amp; Determination\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage persistence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set challenges to test the players and be clear as to why<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affirm behaviour that aligns with the character traits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote peer to peer feedback and encouragement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.17% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915420506?h=b9b1a43c31&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Perseverance &amp; Determination Session 1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quick reactions in transition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bravery in defence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed of recovery and desire off the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive forward runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determination when defending outnumbered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick decisions on the ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Perseverance+%26+Determination\/PDP+CFC+Perserverance+%26+Determination+Session+1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 1 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.26% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/915421219?h=eba2caacda&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Perseverance &amp; Determination Session 2\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reinforce excellent pressing behaviours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praise high energy movement to support the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for determination and persistence in 1v1s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe whether players show desire when outnumbered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage composure when taking on a new role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure players value discomfort of a new challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Perseverance+%26+Determination\/PDP+CFC+Perserverance+%26+Determination+Session+2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to download Session Plan 2 PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/7-steps-to-self-motivated-decision-makers\/\">7 Steps to Self Motivated Decision Makers &#8211; Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/who-we-are-is-how-we-play\/\">Who We Are is How We Play &#8211; James Vaughan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/sports-psychology-with-dan-abrahams\/\">Sports Psychology with Dan Abrahams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/creating-positive-sports-environments\/\">Creating Positive Sports Environments &#8211; Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/from-caution-to-courage-the-role-of-character-strengths-in-coaching\/\">From Caution to Courage: The Role of Character Strengths in Coaching &#8211; Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/how-to-improve-motivation-of-players\/\">How can I help my players motivation? Dan Wright, James Vaughan &amp; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/player-motivation-with-james-vaughan-dan-wright\/\">Player Motivation with James Vaughan &amp; Dan Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/path-excellence-developing-warriors-not-winners\/\">The Path to Excellence: Developing Warriors Not Winners &#8211; Reed Maltbie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/valuing-discomfort\/\">Valuing Discomfort &#8211; James Vaughan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-4\">Section 4: Leadership &amp; Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this module Positive Psychology expert,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/laramossman\">Lara Mossman<\/a>&nbsp;is hosted by PDP Co-Founder,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davewright07\">Dave Wright<\/a>&nbsp;to discuss how we can develop leadership characteristics with developing players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction Video: Leadership &amp; Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1134061764?h=63eea4ab62&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"CFC Leadership &amp; Perspective\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote player-led conversations and peer-to-peer feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For leadership to flourish, coaches need to be autonomy supportive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1134061902?h=54e1439de9&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Leadership Perspective Session 1\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience in and out of possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-solving under pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passing and receiving skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical finishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Leadership+&amp;+Perspective\/PDP+CFC+Leadership+&amp;+Perspective+Session+1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 1 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1134061982?h=2667b14417&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Leadership Perspective Session 2\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team work and leadership in possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captains or leadership group having autonomy of the game plan and shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience in possession &amp; support for team mates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast finishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desire to get back on the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity and risk taking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration in build up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Leadership+&amp;+Perspective\/PDP+CFC+Leadership+&amp;+Perspective+Session+2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 2 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/fridayqa-can-coach-team-captain-attributes\/\">How do I coach team captain attributes? \u2013 Dan Wright &amp; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/from-caution-to-courage-the-role-of-character-strengths-in-coaching\/\">From Caution to Courage: The Role of Character Strengths in Coaching \u2013 Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions-the-academy-manager-huw-jennings\/\">The Academy Manager \u2013 Huw Jennings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/ranieri-the-art-of-leadership\/\">Ranieri: The Art of Leadership \u2013 Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions-leadership-culture-in-coaching\/\">Leadership &amp; Culture in Coaching \u2013 Dr. John Alder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/applying-positive-psychology-with-lara-mossman\/\">Applying Positive Psychology with Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/research-reviews-leadership-in-the-age-of-complexity-from-hero-to-host\/\">Leadership in the Age of Complexity \u2013 Prof. William A. Harper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/the-leader-who-listened\/\">The Leader Who Listened \u2013 Mark Upton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/sports-psychology-with-dan-abrahams\/\">Sports Psychology with Dan Abrahams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/creating-positive-sports-environments\/\">Creating Positive Sports Environments \u2013 Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-5\">Section 5: Bravery &amp; Courage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this module Positive Psychology expert,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/laramossman\">Lara Mossman<\/a>&nbsp;will outline what bravery and courage are from a positive psychology perspective. Lara discusses both theory and practical concepts for coaches to consider on the grass with PDP Co-Founder,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davewright07\">Dave Wright.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction Video: Bravery &amp; Courage in Football<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1134062905?h=9ca9d46531&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479%2Fembed\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage mistakes and risk-taking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote a growth mindset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affirm behaviour that aligns with the character traits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage discussion between teammates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:55.83% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1134062971?h=42fc7d94c3&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479%2Fembed\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage bravery on the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teammates need to take risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split passes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote support for each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Bravery+&amp;+Courage\/PDP+CFC+Bravery+&amp;+Courage+Session+1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 1 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Session Plan 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.46% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1134063005?h=0b7544a885&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479%2Fembed\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage risky passes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praise bravery in or out of possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward runs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive intent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience and confidence on the ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage courageous 1v1s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pdpmedia.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Coaching+for+Character\/Bravery+&amp;+Courage\/PDP+CFC+Bravery+&amp;+Courage+Session+2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Session Plan 2 PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/player-motivation-with-james-vaughan-dan-wright\/\">Player Motivation \u2013 James Vaughan &amp; Dan Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/from-caution-to-courage-the-role-of-character-strengths-in-coaching\/\">From Caution to Courage: The Role of Character Strengths in Coaching \u2013 Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/applying-positive-psychology-with-lara-mossman\/\">Applying Positive Psychology with Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/qa-how-can-i-help-my-players-with-emotional-control\/\">How can I help my players with emotional control? \u2013 Lara Mossman, Dave Wright &amp; Dan Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/the-road-to-success\/\">The Road to Success \u2013 Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/sports-psychology-with-dan-abrahams\/\">Sports Psychology with Dan Abrahams<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/how-to-improve-motivation-of-players\/\">How can I improve the motivation of my players? \u2013 James Vaughan, Dan Wright &amp; Dave Wright<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/masterclass-discussions\/understanding-identity-dr-suzanne-brown\/\">Understanding Identity with Dr. Suze Brown<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/creating-positive-sports-environments\/\">Creating Positive Sports Environments \u2013 Lara Mossman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/the-other-side-of-failure\/\">The Other Side of Failure \u2013 Reed Maltbie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coaching for Character&nbsp;is about the players working on character building, developing character strengths and using the game of football to deliver this personal growth. 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