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

Fantastic new Infographs produced by @BJSM_BMJ. Useful to have pinned up in the performance environment eg. Dressing rooms, bathrooms, gyms etc. as reminders. #performanceenvironment #athleteeducation #bodycomposition

A great start to the Durham University Talent Academy last night saw our players in all out attack mode, and our parents experiencing a little bit of pressure in our first sports psychology session #performanceenvironment #forwardfast #didtheydroptheball #heartmath #DUTA

Great day with @buttz92 and the team @Wolves academy today exploring how to reduce the risk of apops and bone stress injuries in younger players. Fantastic MDT approach to ensure the very best care of their athletes #performanceenvironment

Exhausted, if I’m honest. Can’t tell you how tempting it was to snooze in front of the telly & indulge heavily in truffles & wine. (Thanks, grateful parents!) But no. Dig deep & russle up half-decent leek & potato soup. #AberystwythFestival2022 (post)#performanceenvironment 🤓

We are looking to understand the impact of the practice environment on performance. If you play a team sport, please spare some time to complete the survey📃🙏🏻 💫 #AcademicTwitter #PerformanceEnvironment

Data data everywhere. #teamlarne providing data to backup the coaches at every level of our competitive club. #performanceenvironment #performanceclub #becauseWEcan

@AlderleyEdgeHC great being on pitch with mens 1s squad and @AJ_Parti tonight! Good training vibes all round 😁 #performanceEnvironment

💪 leadership, 👏 environment, 👊 for the individual relationships = 🥇performance. 🙏 I would love to work there. 🤔 why isn’t this the norm. #PerformanceEnvironment #CareCraftCraic 😎⚽️

@AndyProcter2 acutely placing the reversal effects of RAE from a well designed player pathway #TDE #performanceenvironment

I refuse to focus my attention on “this generation of players”, “it’s the parents fault”, or “coach doesn’t know what he’s/she’s doing” Instead I’m going to give my attention to the vision of the #performanceenvironment that I believe CAN BE!! #controlthecontrolables

Want to know how to get better everyday?! 1. Work hard! 2. Have a growth mindset! 3. Focus on what you can control! 4. Learn from others! 5. Teach others! 6. Learn from your mistakes! 7. Be patient! 8. Set goals! 9. Look forwards! #PerformanceEnvironment

Huge thanks to all those who support us 👏 ⚽️🎓#PerformanceEnvironment #USWFootballJourney

Students that can learn to tackle challenges with: ✅ Growth Mindset ✅ Intrinsic Motivation ✅ Uncomfortable Learning ✅ Focus on Controllable ✅ Mastery Achievement Will thrive in both sport and at school! #PerformanceEnvironment

Reflection is such an important component of learning. If you can get into the habit of reflecting on your past performances for the purpose of developing your skills. You will find your future performances will benefit. #PerformanceEnvironment #Learning

Any organisation that creates an environment that promotes: ✅ Growth Mindset ✅ Intrinsic Motivation ✅ Uncomfortable Learning ✅ Mastery Focussed Achievement ✅ Focus on Controllable Will create and maintain longer term success. #PerformanceEnvironment

You will never hear a champion say "this always happens to me", when something goes poorly. Champions are always looking at what is in front of them, not yesterday or last week #PerformanceEnvironment #Mindset

Those who can accept their mistakes, learn from them and move on will progress towards their goals quicker than those who can't. #PerformanceEnvironment #Learning

Outstanding article by Souths Sydney Head Coach Anthony Siebold on his journey to @NRL Head Coach. Some great insights into how he creates a #PerformanceEnvironment @SSFCRABBITOHS playersvoice.com.au/anthony-…

Seek out those with an opposing view to your own. You may find you learn something new and have a more comprehensive understanding of the topic. #PerformanceEnvironment #learning