{"id":25263,"date":"2023-07-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/?p=25263"},"modified":"2026-04-13T00:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:19:36","slug":"coach-development-and-capability-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/coach-development-and-capability-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Coach Development and Capability Building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide exceptional learning environments for young players, we need high-quality coaches. But coaches, like players, require guidance in order to develop and improve their performance. In fact, the principles behind coach and player development are often quite similar. In this article, Lee Hodge, experienced coach educator and Head of Academy Coaching at Plymouth Argyle FC, discusses these similarities, as he explains the fundamentals of coach development and capability building within a club setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/908058035?h=f714af2293&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=\"Coach Development and Capability Building - Lee Hodge\"><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-effectively-support-coaches\">How to Effectively Support Coaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#essential-attributes-for-coaches\">Essential Attributes for Coaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#advice-for-coaches-and-coach-educators\">Advice for Coaches and Coach Educators<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-key-points\">The Key Points<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-effectively-support-coaches\">How to Effectively Support Coaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep It Simple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to supporting coaches in their development, Hodge\u2019s first piece of advice is to simplify your approach. \u201cWhen I started, I probably overcomplicated things,\u201d he explains. \u201cI had lots of ideas and wanted to help everyone, but, while some coaches were really enthusiastic, others didn\u2019t buy into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOver time, I realised the importance of keeping things simple \u2014 of first figuring out what each individual actually needed. Now I observe coaches, talk to them, and learn as much about them as possible. For example, what do they feel about themselves? What do they think their strengths and potential areas of development are? This knowledge then guides my approach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, Hodge asserts the need to build trust with coaches. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/belonging\/\">You need that trust<\/a> \u2014 for coaches to know that you care about them and their development \u2014 if you\u2019re really going to help them,\u201d he says. \u201cStart by finding out what\u2019s important to them \u2014 things like their needs and aspirations \u2014 and creating bespoke development plans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hodge also reminds coach educators to set their egos aside and accept when their approach isn\u2019t working: \u201cUnderstanding when you\u2019re not the best person to help an individual, and being brave enough to seek help from someone else, is also really important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSometimes we build positive relationships with people quite quickly, but other times it might take longer. We need to be patient, and always show that we have their best interests at heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establish Effective Review Processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, Hodge emphasises the importance of creating effective review processes. \u201cThere are numerous ways to do this,\u201d he says. \u201cI could tell a coach that I\u2019m going to observe them, and simply watch their session; I could have their session filmed, so that we can both watch it back; or I might work with them to plan a session together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, however we decide to observe coaches, our approach to delivering feedback is arguably more important. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/qa-how-do-you-support-players-with-self-reflection\/\">I want the individual to reflect<\/a> on their own session first,\u201d Hodge explains. \u201cSo I speak to them positively and encourage them to watch their session back. Then we meet and discuss it a few days later \u2014 and I ensure that I hear their thoughts before sharing mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom there, we can discuss the things that they really want to go and develop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"essential-attributes-for-coaches\">Essential Attributes for Coaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what key attributes should we help our coaches to develop? Again, Hodge prioritises an ability to build positive relationships: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/creating-safe-learning-environments\/\">Coaches must be able to develop trust with their players<\/a> and connect with the group \u2014 to really connect with every individual in their team,\u201d he says. \u201cCoaching works when we create positive relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hodge also underlines the value of knowledge, noting that players are likelier to trust a coach they believe can help them improve: \u201cPlayers need to know that you know about the game,\u201d he says. \u201cThe best coaches possess good knowledge. They are really curious <a href=\"https:\/\/playerdevelopmentproject.com\/research-reviews-serial-winning-coaches-people-vision-and-environment\/\">and have a real thirst to learn<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, Hodge calls for coaches who can energise every session. \u201cWe want coaches who radiate energy and enthusiasm,\u201d he says. \u201cThose are the coaches who players want to be around, and who make players want to come back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is a key principle in coaching,\u201d agrees Dan Cooke, Coaching Advisor at PDP. \u201cBehaviour is contagious \u2014 particularly with younger players. So if we\u2019re clearly positive and pleased to be there, that will likely impact the children\u2019s behaviour as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor example, if they arrive at training and we\u2019re standing on the sidelines with the balls in the bag, that might negatively impact their enthusiasm. But if we have a ball at our feet and we\u2019re smiling, they\u2019ll probably want to grab a ball of their own and start playing. That\u2019s the kind of joy we want them to feel when they arrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advice-for-coaches-and-coach-educators\">Advice for Coaches and Coach Educators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When advising coaches and coach educators on how to create the best learning environments for young players, Hodge reiterates the importance of passion and enthusiasm: \u201cI want to learn constantly. I watch games most nights, or read, or watch videos of different sessions. I think that\u2019s why I received various coaching opportunities early on in my career; I was curious and constantly asking questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd when I coach, I\u2019m very energetic. I tell stories and use lots of rhyming; I try to make learning \u2018sticky\u2019. Ultimately, the most important thing is to remember <em>who<\/em> we coach, and to think about how we can positively affect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHowever we do it, we must make playing football the best part of their week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-key-points\">The Key Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We should take a bespoke approach to coach development, based upon the individual needs of our coaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To effectively develop coaches, we must first build positive relationships, centred upon trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best review processes encourage self-reflection in addition to providing feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaches should possess a thorough knowledge of the game \u2014 and a desire to constantly learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy and enthusiasm are essential to engaging players and encouraging positive behaviours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To provide exceptional learning environments for young players, we need high-quality coaches. 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