Having the certificate whatever it may be level 2 UEFA B. UEFAA or Pro. Does not mean you have arrived . The learning never stops and there simply is no substitute for experience ., Work at being that coach not just calling yourself it .
Seeing some coaches and even players on here having won games by double figures ,saying what a great performance etc etc . Please spare a thought for the players and folk from the opposition. Sure praise where praise is due but is it right to name opponents belittling them ?
Glad to have brought this baby home , great staff , great team ECFA, Womens, Rome Lazio tournament - 4 wins Italian Regional teams including Lazio 4 clean sheets beating Wales CFA in final . Now back to work new role pending in Coach Development with Palace for Life Foundation
A true great of coach education and local football , friend mentor and an inspiration to so many has left us today .Arthur Hammond (Old Art ) God bless my friend and God bless your family , go tell em how to do things up there xxxx
Ah well sad way to end chapter with game off , but guess there was never a good way to say goodbye to a great group pf players and support staff . No doubt a few tears , now we all have to move on . God bless all, Keith & Alberto Ex WLFC
Little more humility needed by a small number of the coaches on here ,seemingly vying for attention and claiming to be the oracle .( for a fee in some cases) . Share because it's what we do there is no one way .
100% this team and manager did it . But when receiving messages like the one below , well it kinda reminds you so thank you and so happy me & Copey got to witness this history making moment . x
I wish Phil Neville luck and success but i am buggered if i will brown nose and say i think its right just too bloody look and sound good to whoever may read it .. Disappointed in some people for sure , but not surprised .
So Mrs B ordered Tickets for the final last July confident we could get there . IMO All former England internationals should be honoured today . But take nothing away from this manager & this squad they are they new Heroines of the game for kids to aspire to be,C,Mon England.
Absolutely choked for an amazing and talented group. U18 side lost to what was essentially the Moldovan senior National team 10 starters between 22 and 25 yrs old ..1-0 late second half free kick massive effort and experience .
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Watch video until the end for contact details .
B Licence in- situ visit 10am ko middle of the country side no clubhouse players turn up changed team talks all out on the grass putting up nets freezing cold. REAL Football Real people ..
@piersmorgan
One thing Sean Dyche can never be called is Cocky he is a hard working dedicated and passionate coach and that has fed into his team - entitled to their celebration today beating a top side .
Another new Chapter starts tomorrow - First Time in over 20 years not directly involved in coaching in the female game competitively but fate has transpired that way .Still doing something i love so no complaints .
Everyone i am linked to knows i believe in sharing all ideas and resources we can amongst us . Just when nicking other folks ideas and concepts which is what we do after all , maybe acknowledge the source, rather than acting like the oracle which none of us are .
You can have many friends , but only a handful would come from anywhere on the planet if you needed their help : Dont dwell on the past but look to the future . Life is to short. As you get older you get wiser and it is easier to see the real truth in people . Enjoy life
For all those that care and have been a positive part of my life in 2018 thank you and i wish all a happy and most importantly healthy new year . For those that don't or became other people to the ones i thought i knew , i still wish the same . Best Wishes for 2019
This might be my favourite part from our chat with
@persie_official
. The advice he gave to his 13 yr old son to take control - and the reaction he got! Relevant to all of us.
Crazy ? Having just returned from the ECFA tour some of the messages and feedback i have received both on social media and e mails has brought the old grizzly bear unashamedly to tears. Thanks AOC ECFA for allowing me to be a small cog in the wheel of the players future
For the first time in over 40 yrs in the game i feel totally disillusioned and considering quitting working in the game i love . Multiple reasons but i am tired of fighting and almost having to beg for roles . Never turned down anyone when asked and never will , just tired.
Good days work professionally run Open trials for Millwall Lionesses 40 players on show current and trialists . Every player worked hard in the 3 hour session of S&C Tech & Skill practices and full pitch 11 v 11 .Superb attitude and effort. Many thanks to all staff and players
Absolutely overwhelmed by messages received from all around the world and UK for my birthday and from Carshalton Fans regarding recent events . True respect is hard to find and my best wishes to each and everyone who has messaged on social or privately THANK YOU ❤️🩹
Just completed the Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical activity e learning course FREE to do until August well worth the time and pledge to CARE more . Including being more aware of my own feelings , well worth doing.
Will always speak the truth as i see it and happy to discuss face to face respectfully with anyone who has a problem and if proven wrong will accept and walk away . Outspoken at times sure & cost me jobs but happy to work at any level , voluntary or other. LOVE THE GAME ⚽️
Can only admire the spirit and resilience of the people involved , regardless of the outcomes sends a message out that giving up is the easy option . This is a watershed season for the womens game will need strong people and tons of belief .
Excited to be involved with this partnership and hoping it can grow . One of the best Female academies with a proven track record & linked to a club looking to build for the future .
Charlton Athletic Women are delighted to announce a 16-18 football & education pathway in partnership with
@AbbeyFootball
.
A virtual open evening will take place on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm.
Register your interest 👇
#cafc
#cafcwomen
Early opportunity to wish the Legend , One of the best and proudest female goalkeepers to ever wear the three lions and even more proud to say she is my wife . Happy Birthday …Copey i love you have a great day xxxxxxxxx
Joined Carshalton Athletic FC ,Jan 18 - Bostic South Champions and promoted lost 1 game in league 1 in County cup
Join BA-Girls academy Jan.18 - Nat Schools u18 cup wnrs , League Champions , National Elite Prem cup winners ECFA first loss playoff semi, I’ll take that.
New and unique eBook for Female Soccer Coaching from youth to the international level. By Keith Boanas. "Tried and Tested Practices for the Female Game". Amazing Compendium of quality practices for coaches and teachers.
First opportunity tonight too see the Welling girls in training , had no clue what to expect but pleasantly surprised and plenty of positives Good atmosphere , energy and ability levels .
So hearing again young players trialling at lower non league Combined Counties turning down clubs because Their AGENT told them they should be playing higher and even conference , Same as any level only so many spots to fill at clubs so know your start point and get playing time
Two of my most recent roles have been after always being the decision maker as an assistant . I may not always agree 100% with the methods of those in charge but I will not do is criticise on a platform like this . If I have a problem I will go to the decision makers face to face
Proof that age is no barrier if you want something bad enough , football brought us back together after 20 odd yrs back at Charlton and look at you now . Proud of you Sarah been my privelage.
Received this message today , made my day and makes everything worthwhile , wont name the sender as not my right to do so but very proud of them to say the least as i know how tough it was .
Happy to endorse this product - picked mine up recently - birds eye view tactic table - wipe off pen and discs included . If interested please message me and i will give you providers name and number to order yours should you wish . Like old style fold up picnic table design.
@Teamgrassroots_
Give everybody at every level access to better facilities for training and matches at reasonable prices . Prices charged for pitch space (even an eighth of it )is bordering on criminal and out of reach of most grassroots clubs .
Being in the Senior age group myself , i find it disrespectful when i see Roy Hodgson described as a dinosaur because of CPFCs form or performances . Fans entitled to an opinion ok , but when fellow qualified coaches use this (fan or no ) its not right .Ageism is still an ism.
Never would have dreamed i would start to fall out of love with what i do . But pretty sure i am paying the price for being too honest , having strong principles and beliefs and to top it all too experienced (crazy eh? ) and too old . Ageism exists tough to deny it anymore.
3 bits of positive news on same day thursday , one former mentee passed her A licence and two current have been accepted on this years . So pleased for them and fully deserved their journeys continue .
Forever in our thoughts ❤️
It's ten years since the much-loved Sir Bobby Robson, who won 20 caps as a player and managed the
#ThreeLions
from 1982 to 1990, sadly passed away. We all miss you, Sir Bobby.
Jaydon Sancho come on for England very proud -never said much before but have played a mini part in his career path through my friendship with his father who played for me back in the day in SE London ..
Just received my USB copy of Dick Bates Anthology nearly 4000 practices . Unbelievable piece of work from a great man. Many thanks to the LMA and all concerned in its production.
On the Phil Neville England Womens issue . Listen it's not about me or any other male coach thats been in the game . But it is a contradiction completely on the female coach situation . There are good enough female coaches who have not been approached or considered
I include myself in this but just seems to be a massive overload of information on football coaching on social media etc and not just down to current times . Admirable to share but can be very repetitive at times. Hope soon we can get back to where real learning takes place .
" It is with great sadness that i have made the decision to step down from my position as first team manager at Millwall Lionesses . I wish to thank Tim Sells and the Management Committee for giving me this opportunity to work with a club for which i have genuine feelings
Received an amazing package of gifts from the Golden Girls today , some extremely emotional words ,a few more tears shed . But reminded again that it was not time wasted on their part at least x
ADVICE from the wife this morning kinda ties up with this quote . “Givers need to set limits , because takers rarely do” Been Paying it forward mostly but people change once they are where they want to be and taken all they can , with a very few exceptions . Such is life ☹️
Common knowledge now i have decided to work with a womens team at step 6 local to me @ Welling Utd thanking them for the opportunity. Reaching out to my contacts we need sponsors ground advertising - kit and players please private message me for details of packages & benefits.
Should any club in particular at highest levels that highlights zero tolerance against discrimination not consider the fact that it should try harder to make its womens team and programme more inclusive and integrated not step backwards when clearly under no pressure to do so ?
Good standard in difficult conditions . Well done and big thanks all who attended and also the staff . Plus coaches and parents that got the girls there .
Early start heading up to Fylde FC Preston to see the BA girls defend their ESFA schools Cup for the second time . Couldn't not go . Nice little 4 -5 hour drive as not a lover of trains . But Cmon BA
Sometimes you slip up , sometimes you fall down : but never quit . Those that care about you will support and love you , wait patiently and be there waiting . You will reach the top with determination and perseverance .
Defo a reality check for me catching Covid when i was certain i was immune . Worst headaches of my life , fever and feeling like crap. take nothing for granted.
Not acting as an agent and no intentions to be , but i have 3 female players all good enough looking for clubs at FAWNL or Championship level= GK from Australia Excellent Winger / Fwd from Estonia and a defender /CB from the midlands all asking for a chance . GK & FWD have vids.
Casey Stoney - Nothing i can say would be sufficient to show how proud i am of my connection to her .. When i am asked for the best role model of an elite athlete in the game . It is her i use i will share a picture i have used in many presentations . Next chapter as predicted .
Small response to BBC article about me & Copey ,WE actually met well before i became coach ,i was coaching her nephew . And not once did any player of mine ever consider it a favouritism issue , she was far too good for that , had i not picked her they would have said i was nuts.
Thanks to the county FA s and AFA for inviting me to hand out medals and trophy at todays Capital cup final Charlton Women winning 2-1 against Crystal Palace ladies , hot day and closely contested , Great seeing so many players i have coached in past in both teams.
Cant lie the scoreline at the end of todays game hurt like hell : But i cannot fault the effort and attitude of our players. Full time and international players proved a bridge too far . Time to heal and build now .
This latest Feedback from one of my Palaceforlife Kickoff courses has blown me away in its detail , makes everything worthwhile and for sure worth sharing credit to all involved .
New and unique eBook for Female Soccer Coaching from youth to the international level. By Keith Boanas. "Tried and Tested Practices for the Female Game". Amazing Compendium of quality practices for coaches and teachers.
History is just that history and the now is more important but this was at that time a very special group . Of course things and people change but still a great memory . 2005
Happy Birthday to a gentleman of the game United & England Legend i hope many more to come. This picture is at least 8 or more years ago but was truly humbled .
Four players that grew up with me in the Estonian National team set up , two of which are now also qualified coaches - turned out in a win for their new club NAPOLI in Italy . Believe in dreams. Proud of you all :)