Excited to be returning to England next week to present at the inaugural @Tides_Society Talent Identification and Development Environments in Sport (TIDES) Conference 2026, hosted by @LeedsBeckett University My presentation:⚽ 𝑹𝒆𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍, will examine some of the organisational and methodological challenges facing contemporary professional football environments and consider how clubs can better align people, practice, and performance - sharing detailed insights from our recent study into a pro MLS club I'm equally excited by the schedule and the opportunity to connect with researchers and practitioners from around the world, sharing ideas, challenging assumptions, and exploring new perspectives on talent identification, talent development, and the creation of high-performance learning environments. If you're attending TIDES 2026, I'd be delighted to see you there and would welcome your thoughts and perspectives during my session: Presentation Details • Friday 12th June [15.15PM] • Oral Communication 8: Practice Design, Learning Environments & Performance Support • Lecture Theatre 5 See you in Leeds. #TIDES2026 #TalentDevelopment #TalentIdentification #HighPerformance #FootballDevelopment #CoachEducation #SkillAcquisition #PlayerDevelopment #Methodology #DepartmentOfMethodology #PerformanceEnvironment #LearningEnvironments #EcologicalDynamics #FootballResearch #AppliedResearch #UEFA #USSoccer #CoachDeveloper #AcademyFootball #ProfessionalFootball

📢 Don’t miss out! ❌ Closing date for National Coach Developer is this Wednesday 25th March. ❌ Closing date for National Coach Developer(Digital) is this Friday 27th March. #CoachDeveloper

We are recruiting a Coach Development Lead to help us bring the E&D strategy to life with a particular focus on formal, informal and mentorship support in the department. See more info below 👇🏻 fai.bamboohr.com/careers/170… #CoachDeveloper

What a privilege to present our research at this year’s ICCE conference in Athens @UKSCA @DrGearity @BettinaCallary Kimberley Eagles #psychosocial #coachdeveloper #strengthandconditioning

Closing Ceremony | ASEAN Coach Developer Programme 2025 🇲🇾 The 5-day programme came to a meaningful close with a special officiation by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia. 🏅 Held under the theme "ASEAN: United Through Sport", the programme united coach developers, experts, and practitioners from across the region — fostering growth, collaboration, and empowerment in sports coaching. 👏 Congratulations to all participants and thank you to all partners and supporters who made CDP25 a success! #ASEANMalaysia2025 #CoachDeveloper #ClosingCeremony #UnitedThroughSport #ISN #KBS #MalaysiaMADANI

DAY 4 MORNING VIBES | Coach Developer Programme 2025 A dynamic start at Decathlon KLCC with energised Group Activity Sessions, where teamwork, strategy, and creativity came alive! 💪🤝 Special thanks to @decathlon.my for the incredible support and for being a part of this meaningful journey in shaping future coach developers! #ASEAN2025 #CoachDeveloper #MalaysiaMADANI #TeamMAS #KBSMalaysia #DecathlonMalaysia #CulturalExperience #SportsDevelopment

DAY 3 AFTERNOON | ASEAN Coach Developer Programme 2025 An energetic afternoon filled with teamwork, strategy, and fun during the Treasure Hunt Activity! 🗺️💡 Participants put their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to the test—working in teams to complete tasks, solve clues, and race to the finish line. 🏃‍♀️🤝🏃‍♂️ More than just a game—it was a powerful exercise in collaboration, trust, and applying coaching principles in action. Because great coaches aren’t just teachers—they’re team players too! 🙌 #ASEAN2025 #CoachDeveloper #TeamworkInAction #LearningByDoing #MalaysiaMADANI #KBSMalaysia #LeadershipThroughSport #TeamMAS

DAY 3, MORNING | ASEAN Coach Developer Programme 2025 The day kicked off with an interactive session on designing a 3-day Coach Development Programme, led by @ncda.tokyo Participants explored how to balance "how to coach" (70%) and "what to coach" (30%), aligning with their national coaching priorities—from grassroots to high performance. 🇲🇾🌏 ✅ Outcome-based design ✅ Context-driven planning ✅ Embedded assessment for real impact Empowering future coach developers to build meaningful and measurable programmes! #ASEAN2025 #CoachDeveloper #NSSU #MalaysiaMADANI #KBSMalaysia #LeadershipInSport #CoachingExcellence #TeamMAS

DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS | ASEAN Coach Developer Programme 2025 From deep dives into micro-coaching techniques to hands-on practice sessions, today was all about sharpening communication, critical questioning, and inclusive engagement. 🧠💬 Coaches explored how to draw out every voice in a team, foster learner-centered environments, and build a stronger coaching culture across ASEAN. Another impactful day of learning, sharing, and growing together! 🌏🔥 #ASEAN2025 #CoachDeveloper #TeamMAS #MalaysiaMADANI #KBSMalaysia #NSSU #LeadershipInCoaching #EmpowerThroughSports

Day 2, Session 3 | ASEAN Coach Developer Programme 2025 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Putrajaya Lakeside Coaches dove into Micro-Coaching: Coaching through Questions, learning how to ask the right questions to spark reflection, teamwork, and growth. 💬✨ From distinguishing observation vs interpretation, to drawing out the quieter voices — it’s all about engaging every voice in the team. #CoachDeveloper #ASEAN2025 #TeamMAS #NSSU #MalaysiaMADANI #EmpowerCoaching #KBSMalaysia

A day of listening, playing fun games, and learning! Developing myself in the hope to inspire others! #coachdeveloper #Development @WorcsFA @harriersacademy

A great start to any #coachdeveloper day, getting your hands on quality #sliotars @culsliotars #camogie #coaching

@UEFA C @EnglandLearning @EnglandFootball delivery today with @ScottN1504. Great effort from all the learners despite the freezing conditions ❄️⛄️🥶 #uefac #coachdeveloper

How i have missed these 🤣 #dadjokes

Went to Tesco yesterday and swapped 50 raisins for 100 sultanas…. Can’t believe the currant exchange rate!! Merry Christmas everyone!! #dadjokechristmas

#DadJokeFriday 3,026 years from today, life will either be really good or really bad. It's 5050.

This @TheCoaching_Hub Podcast episode follows the completion of a 2-year programme of learning. It’s been a challenging, rigorous process, and enjoyable as a consequence 🧠 Hugely grateful to my peers and tutors for their insights and support 👏🏻 #CoachDeveloper @sportwales

Start of the Coach Ed Season!📚 An excellent couple of day's delivering ICGG courses across the county with our Post Primary Teachers and student's 🏐 #coachED #coachdeveloper @StJosephsRB @gaaleinster @westmeath_gaa @moatecs

Ah yes, there was an interesting noise in the room when learning styles was mentioned

Kicking off the day with the opening session in the exhibition hall. @CoachDeveloper Learning is a wicked problem – what we can and can’t do about it? Kurt Ewald Lindley, Be More Learning #WoL24