Coaching Football With The Adolescent Brain In Mind 2nd Edition

Coaching Football with the Adolescent Brain in mind is an educational coaching book authored by Dr Perry Walters. Dr Walters is a highly respected adolescent neuroscientist who was once a product of the youth system at Bristol City Football Club. Dr Walters has now worked to support national game bodies such as The FA and clubs across the Football League.

The book looks to lend a neuroscience light to the development of young players and the activity that occurs within the brain. This theoretical information is broken down simply to allow coaches to understand what is occurring within the adolescent brain and how it might impact the learner through their journey.

Coaches who have worked with Dr. Walters often speak of how his work helps shed light on some of the emotional and social issues that players experience. His work has helped coaches understand why young people behave as they do, and what we as coaches can do to support them. The book helps coaches work with players from adolescence all the way through to early twenties. 

If coaching young players is your responsibility, understanding their way of thinking and the processes that occurring is critical to your role. This book will help any coach improve their understanding of young athletes and young people.   

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