Episode 98 - 10 Things To Consider When Coaching Adolescent Football Players
The Soccer Coaching Podcast
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The Differences Between Puberty and Adolescence
Adolescence involves the development of critical thinking skills, emotional regulation, social relationships and self-identity. It is a time when individuals develop their values, interests, aspirations, and gradually transitioning to adult roles and responsibilities. So there's more than just puberty going on here. There's lots of other things coming into play. And I kind of feel like as a coach looking back now that I probably didn't know what I definitely didn't know enough about it. If we don't understand it either, then it makes it much harder for us to kind of relate, make good decisions, and most importantly support to our full capabilities.
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