Episode 653 - The Hidden Skills of Player Development
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May 12, 2026 · 45 min
About this episode
TJ and Sam discuss three overlooked skills in player development that can enhance team performance.
Most coaches spend hours teaching skills—but are you spending enough time on the skills that matter most? In this episode, TJ and Sam break down three often-overlooked areas that can dramatically change your team: developing effort as a trainable skill, teaching players to think the game, and building elite passing habits. They share specific drills, practical examples, and coaching strategies you can implement immediately. If you want your team to play harder, smarter, and more connected, th...
People in this episode
Hosts: TJ, Sam
Topics covered
- player development
- coaching strategies
- effort as a skill
- game intelligence
- passing habits
Keywords
- player development
- coaching
- effort
- game thinking
- passing drills
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