Quote Originally Posted by BS detecor View Post
Is it improved coaching though? Are not most of the coaches just dads who have done a little course. I’d be interested to see how many coaches have even a c license which of itself doesn’t necessarily make you a good coach just like a drivers license doesn’t make you a good driver.
I would replace improved coaching with structured coaching and then we can debate whether that actually helps or hinders development. What will develop kids is playing loads and loads of football every day
For the vast majority it is improved coaching with support from a dedicated SAP co-ordinator or technical director.
There is also now a requirement for clubs to train a couple of times at the LMRFF to give NNSWF technical staff the opportunity to see how individual clubs and coaches are coaching the kids with a coach dedicated session after the training is finished. The intention of this is to ensure that the kids are being coached effectively and to provide advice or recommendations on how to improve.

The big difference here is community coaches need to be self motivated, knowledgeable & willing to seek improvement as the oversight and support at most community clubs is negligible.