Ep #17 | 10 Football Myths

Module: November 2025 Classroom: See All Of Our Live Calls Here Original Location: https://www.skool.com/football-coaching-academy-5676/classroom/18693705

Overview

A thought-provoking discussion on 10 common myths in the football coaching world.

Duration: 42:11 Presenters: Jamie Birch & Kevin Middleton

Description

This week myself & Kevin chatted through 10 common myths in the football coaching world.

The 10 Football Myths Covered

1. Youth Football Is Professional Football - Debunking the idea that youth coaching should mirror professional approaches
2. Success In Youth Football Is When Players Graduate To Academy Football - Redefining what success means in youth development
3. Walked Past A Session And This Coach Was Useless - The dangers of snap judgements about other coaches
4. Everyone Who Leads A Session Is A Coach - Distinguishing between session leaders and true coaches
5. The Dogma Around Opposed V Unopposed Training Is Productive - Challenging rigid thinking about training methods
6. But The Research Says… - The misuse and misinterpretation of research in coaching
7. The Best Players At Age 6/7/8 Are The Best At 12/13/14 - Understanding player development timelines
8. Kids Don’t Want To Win - The truth about competition in youth football
9. 1-2-1/Private Lessons Are A Waste Of Money - Evaluating individual training value
10. We, The Coaching Community, Are Simplifying Coaching - Are we really making coaching more accessible?

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy Live Calls Masterclass series