Youth Development in Football - Lessons From the Worlds Best Academies

First Published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Governance and talent identification 3. Educating the whole person 4. Coaching philosophy 5. Sports science philosophy 6. Coaching practice and sports science support on the ground 7. Psychology support 8. Conclusion

About the author

Mark Nesti is Reader in Sport Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University where he is also head of the MSc programme in Sport Psychology. His current research interests are focused on identity, meaning and critical moments in sport. Mark was formerly the counselling sport psychologist to the first team at Bolton Wanderers (2003-7) and at Newcastle United FC (2007-8) and Hull City AFC (2008-10) in the Premier League.
Chris Sulley is Head of Coaching (5-13) at the Everton FC Academy where his focus is on developing the coaching skills and competencies congruent with the club's playing and coaching philosophy. Chris is a former professional footballer, starting his career in a very successful youth development programme at Chelsea (1972-81) before moving on to Bournemouth (1981-6), Dundee United (1986-7), Blackburn Rovers (1987-92), Port Vale (1992-3) and Preston North End (1993-5).

Product details

• Authors: Mark Nesti, Mark (Liverpool John Moores University Nesti, Nesti Mark, Chris Sulley, Sulley Chris
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.11.2014
• EAN: 9780415814980
• ISBN: 978-0-415-81498-0
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Soccer, SPORTS & RECREATION / Coaching / Soccer, Sports training & coaching, Football (Soccer, Association football), Association football (Soccer), Sports management & facilities, Sports management and facilities, Sports training and coaching