The core skills are foundational for every great player, helping them excel in and out of possession. But how can coaches help players master them? 

In this episode, game insights analyst Katie Sorenson returns to Coachcast to break down the ten core skills every player needs. She shares her journey from being the only girl in her school team to playing for West Ham and working with The FA, offering valuable insights along the way. 

Katie explains how coaches can use game data and insights to improve player development, how to spot when players need to work on certain skills, and strategies for keeping sessions engaging. 

From helping players build confidence to overcoming frustrations, this episode is packed with practical advice to take your player’s core skills mastery to the next level. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The importance of using game data and insights. 

• The five core skills in possession and five core skills out of possession.

• How to communicate core skills with younger players. 
• What good mastery of core skills looks like in practice. 
• Breaking down real game footage to see core skills in action. 
• How to design sessions that bring out and develop these skills. 

• Keeping players engaged while practicing core skills. 
• The benefits of players experiencing multiple positions. 
• How to spot when a player needs to work on specific skills. 
• Supporting players who feel frustrated with their progress. 
• And more… 

Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/41p4Njd)

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