Preparation is so important for a successful session, but what do coaches need to consider when designing sessions for the foundation phase? Tackling this question and more, we are delighted to present part two of our expert panel on this topic. It features three knowledgeable coaches: Southampton’s academy coach-analyst manager, Andrew Douglas; Brentford’s upper foundation-phase/lower youth-development phase lead, Gary McDermott; and player and coach development consultant, Pete Sturgess, who was formerly the Football Association’s national lead coach for five to 11-year-old players.

Hosted by Georgie Bingham, part two is a lively roundtable discussion. Topics include: aspects of session design that foundation-phase coaches might not have considered; how to decide on session themes; and strategies for adapting sessions on the go, when things aren’t working out as planned.

We hope you enjoy watching part two of this webinar, and if you haven’t seen it already, don’t miss part one!