Episode 59 - Coaching U12's, a conversation with the awesome Michael Thomas, U12 Everton RTC coach and creator of the e-book `Foundation Phase Sessions`

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Episode 59 - Coaching U12's, a conversation with the awesome
Michael Thomas, U12 Everton RTC coach and creator of the e-book
`Foundation Phase Sessions`


In this episode we talk to the awesome Michael Thomas
(@MickThomo) about coaching U12's. We discuss Michael's coaching
background and philosophy and then look at some of the specific
aspects to consider and focus on when coaching this age
group.

Michael has over 15 years of experience working in football and
education, coaching players from grassroots to academy level. As
a coach, Michael has worked across the globe representing premier
league clubs coaching a variety of age groups within both the
male and female pathways. 

As a coach mentor with the English FA, Michael has supported
grassroots coaches at all levels from youth to senior. Currently
he combines a number of job roles including working as a YDP
coach at a category 3 academy, FP coach at a WSL RTC and his
full-time role working as a Sports Lecturer at a FE college in
the North West.


Michael also discusses his superb e-book `Foundation Phase
Sessions` which includes foundation phase practices and SSG's.
https://payhip.com/michaelthomas
 


Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode!


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