Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley

Update: 2025-08-28

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In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Pedley, U11/U12 Lead Coach at Newcastle United’s Academy, for an in-depth chat about the art of designing training sessions that truly support player learning.

Michael shares his experience working within a Premier League academy environment, offering practical insights into how he approaches planning, structure, and delivery to help young players understand the game and improve.

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Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley

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Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley

Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley