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School Of Football Recap

11/6/2020

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Unless you have been living under a rock then I’m sure you will have heard that we are going into another lockdown. This news has meant that unfortunately our Saturday School Of Football has had to be postponed until December, so I thought it would be a good time to celebrate and write about what has been a fantastic term of quality football.

Our focus this term was on passing and receiving, key fundamental skills that every player needs to possess. I was very impressed by the enthusiasm and desire to learn these last few months as that is how we progress by listening and the ability to take on information. The quality has been there for all to see as well. Whether this be from the receptions learning how to move into space or from the juniors learning how to build up the attack from the back.  As well as this we have recently started running a girls session from 12 -1. It’s brilliant to see a large number of girls getting into football, having fun with their friends and showing a high standard along with it and I can’t wait to keep this momentum going in December.

A real highlight of this term has been the reception session. The energy they bring every Saturday morning has been amazing. It’s been great seeing them get to grasp with the beautiful game and doing it with a smile on their faces too.

This term goalkeeping session has again shown us the real quality that our young keepers possess. It’s not easy throwing yourself in the cold, wet mud on a Saturday morning but week in week out they do just that without hesitation. We’ve been working heavily on reaction saves this term which is a tricky skill to master. Everyone has shown they are very capable of having cat-like reflexes and a safe pair of hands to go with it. But what has impressed me the most is the bravery and fearlessness to dive in at someone's feet to gather the ball. You can’t teach bravery and it’s a credit to these young keepers that they have this gift.

We have also had our first player attending academy sessions. This is excellent news and shows that with the right mindset along with hard work you can achieve whatever you want and we wish them all the best in this journey. Along with this we are looking for players to join our Yr1 session. So if you think your child would be interested in a fun, friendly and skill focused session then call Jordan on 07720 629 690.

To conclude it has been an excellent first term and I can’t wait to get back going again in December to continue the progress that has been made already.

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Covid-19 Statement

3/23/2020

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Due to the current situation and advice from both the government and the Football Association all sessions have been cancelled for the foreseeable future.

On a lighter note we have set up the PSFC Backyard Challenge over on our Facebook. The basis of this is one of our coaches will set a sporting challenge each day to keep everyone entertained and active. You can either do the challenges for fun or if you send a video of yourself completing the challenge then you will be entered into the PSFC Backyard Challenge League and accumulate points. We look forward to seeing all the entries.

We have also set an instagram account : pearsonsportsacademy.
So be sure to check it out for some new content.




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School Of Football

2/28/2020

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It has been an action packed, high intensity couple of months for those at the school of football as we switched to the relative warmth of the indoors. Taking the step inside meant we could focus on the fundamentals and seek to improve these through letting the kids experience multiple skill based activities. Some of these included looking at speed, decision making, shooting, passing and goalkeeping. 

By going inside it meant that the pitches were smaller, there were less players and the playing surface quicker. This all lends itself to more touches of the ball and we have seen a real improvement in the development by many with ball at feet. As well as this decision making gets tested on a smaller pitch due to less thinking time and we have seen some fantastic displays of composure during these Winter months.

In other news we are excited to now back outside at Prestbury Recreation Ground. Along with this we are happy to announce we will now be serving tea and coffee from Prestbury Youth Club. We hope this helps the transition back into the great outdoors.

Many Thanks,

Matt.
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Where Are We At?

11/15/2019

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It has been a while since the last blog entry and a lot has change during this period. Let's start with the Summer just gone which was a brilliant action packed 4 weeks of camp that brought up a record number of kids trying different sports and getting active. This was no doubt helped by our new initiative to bring on guest coaches during certain days on camp. One of our most popular feature was Netball Monday's led by star Pink Ladies Coach Becky Sidwell. We received nothing but glowing reviews from all involved and it was a joy to watch kids who had basic skills in the sport really excel and prosper. Along with this we also had guest coaches from Poynton Lacrosse, Wilmslow Wizards Basketball and Amy of Sylk Dance Academy. It was great to see everyone having a go at sports that did not come natural to them and come out the other side with a new set of skills and a smile on their face. Of course who could forget us dancing to Old Town Road led by the superb Amy. This was amazing as everyone came together and produced a brilliant routine (minus the coaches).The thing I'll remember most about the Summer was the incredible energy that everyone produced everyday.

​ We've also just recently concluded our October Half Term Camps. Again these were participated at a fierce intensity with highlights being the Futsal Tournament, Capture The Flag and many many Dodgeball games just to name a few. The element that stood out for myself was socially everyone integrated superbly which was a pleasure to be apart of.

Our Prestbury School Of Football is continually on the rise with age groups ranging from Reception right up to Y7. For myself there was  nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning and realising that I was off to play football with my mates for the entire morning. That's the fundamentals of what it's about, getting that social factor but also receiving high quality coaching along with it. 

Some exciting news as well is that our Macclesfield Cavaliers Futsal Club Under 16's our participating in the North West U16 Futsal League. This is a fantastic opportunity to put all they have learnt into a competitive environment and a real sign that Futsal in the area is about to take off. To compliment this we have Futsal sessions running at Tytherington High School  every Saturday and the times can be found on our new Macclesfield Cavaliers Futsal Club Section. 

What does the future hold for the blog? 
  • Well we hope to put out the results and match reports of the U16 Macclesfield Cavaliers to keep you updated on their progress.
  • Updates from camps.
  • Any relevant articles or events that have happened that we find link with what we are about.

Many Thanks,
Matt





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PSFC: wHERE WE ARE AT....

6/27/2017

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 Well it's two years since i blogged for the first time. I expected it to be a more frequent occurrence however life has taken over. PSFC has been growing steadily and my time has been correctly diverted. Add to that the birth of my lovely son Johnny Ray Pearson in March of 2016 and it's safe to say things are lively.

​ This summer is an exciting prospect. We have successfully launched Macclesfield Cavaliers Futsal Club and looking forward to creating something special that will not only develop young sportspeople but also provide some fantastic lifelong memories. I'm particularly pleased with the fact it will engage teenagers at a key point in their lives. It's a great opportunity to renew their enthusiasm in sports and with our use of social media, video analysis and crucially (or so I am told) some Best of Bassdrop tunes, we are bringing something fresh to the Macclesfield Sports Scene.

​ The club has huge potential, especially with the rapid growth of Futsal in the UK and the world. We want to make the club a known beacon of excellence that plays with an attacking flair based style and is married with an exceptional work rate. Rapido rapido!

​ The Pearson Sports Academy is moving forward quickly. We now have an additional coach on Monday and Wednesday. The amount of variety of sports and games played continues to fill me with enthusiasm, essentially because I can see the fun the children are having playing them. I am constantly discovering new games, the children are coming up with their own and the regular attendance of new courses is also providing us with great new ideas.

​ The summer will see us undertake four weeks of camps. I absolutely love delivering camps. To be clear by the end, a rest is well deserved but that is because they inspire you to put so much into them. The key driver for me is remembering the excitement of my own summer holidays and the opportunity to play an unlimited amount of sport. Those early memories of such joy are what I am so motivated to pass on to the children that attend.

​ Prestbury School of Football has had one of its best seasons. Certainly our most consistent and it's great to see the recent developments where you can see players across the board taking steps forward in all aspects of the game. Our receptions understanding of match play has suddenly arrived, our year ones technically are blooming and possess some serious toughness too, the year 2's are rich in talent and competitiveness. The shady black market of match attax trading is also worth a mention for that year group. Our juniors are starting to show some exceptional footwork and what is most pleasing is that they are now  showing the work rate in matches that will see them do well.

​ Personal Training has been a slow burn over the last two years however i now know this to be a blessing. It has allowed me to develop as a trainer with a small group of clients and really focus on them and what works. It is  such a pleasure to coach my current clients. All are very different and it's great to see them growing in confidence and achieving their own personal goals. 

 All in all the last two years have been a great experience and i'm looking forward to kicking on again over the next six months, to improve what we do and create some memorable sports and fitness experiences
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10 best things about CAMP

10/21/2016

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THE TEN BEST THINGS ABOUT  CAMPS
 
FREEPLAY

On camp we have as a minimum three sessions of free play per day. In this time the children will have access to all the equipment and be allowed to play any sport or game that they choose. As coaches we will supervise and guide the participants but the emphasis is on the child to decide how, who, why, when and what it is they will do to have a fun time. As you can imagine each child is very unique and a whole universe of outcomes are possible. Once in the same session we had a full on sports shop being run by twelve infants (Where I was being traded my own goods) whilst twenty yards away there was a fiercely contested  junior football match going on. The beauty of free play is it gives the child the power to decide what they want to do, it’s an opportunity for self-driven practice ( a key attribute for any sportsperson), it’s essential for developing social skills as they will referee, pick the teams, share space and it stimulates creative thinking and problem solving. As a coach it’s always a pleasure to see the free play session come to life.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

An obvious one, but a great one. Active children from 8.40am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. It’s simple and it’s natural, prior to the car and now current age of technology most children would be doing exactly what we do on camp as a matter of course. On their feet, running, jumping, kicking, hopping, skipping and dodging plus so much more. By the end of the week a child is fitter, healthier, and stronger than when they arrived.

NEW SPORTS EXPERIENCED

Every camp it is more or less guaranteed that a child will experience one new sport or game. Mainly because we design it that way. It’s great to see children being enthused by trying a new sport and having the curiosity to ask “How do you do this?”, “How does this rule work” and seeing the light go on that this is the sport for me.

FRIENDS AND SIBLINGS

A great element of camp is seeing new friendships being created either from people at the same school who had never spent the time together or children from other schools meeting for the first time and gradually going from awkward stand offs to full on best buddies by the end of the day. It is also a great opportunity for siblings to bond. A day where big brother or sister becomes exactly that for their younger siblings as they look to them for guidance and support whilst having a whole host of fun. We had two Danish brothers on camp last summer who barely spoke English and to see their bond grow throughout the week was special as they navigated their way through, looking out for each other and handling the challenges together. For all the glory attached to sport and the opportunities for success it is certain that greatest gift sport provides is the social element. A huge network of friends can open up simply because you have a love for chasing, hitting, throwing or kicking a piece of leather around.
 
MAGIC MOMENTS

Magic moments, there is always one around the corner on camp, whether it’s a 9 year old chipping a football into the basketball net from 20 yards, or a reception winning a game of bulldogs there is always something memorable happening.

SPORTSMANSHIP

When you are involved in a week where you may well win or lose up to 100 plus times it is inevitable that valuable lessons on sportsmanship will be learned. The values of accepting defeat and being gracious in victory are being constantly tested. As is the ability to play by the rules. “ I don’t think it hit me” or “ I didn’t feel it” in dodgeball are favourite quotes however by the end of the week these can quickly become honest acceptance of what happened. Sulkers can become leaders and tears can quickly turn to smiles. Of course it can all descend into an acrimonious free for all with no one speaking to each other! But that is mainly just the coaches.

AGILITY, BALANCE AND COORDINATION

The games and sports we play and the way we play them mean that these essential areas of development for young children are well nurtured by a week on camp. Each sport brings different facets that challenge the child’s abilities. It could be the small ball of tennis enhancing the hand eye element of coordination or the constant agility required to dodge, duck, weave and dive (I think those are the skills Patches O Hoolihan talks about in the film) in a game of Dodgeball or the balance required in football to maintain that brief moment of poise to hold your body shape when passing or shooting. By the end of the week and hundreds to thousands of repetitions later it is accurate to say improvement has been made.

DEVELOPMENT AS A COACH

Nothing quite tests and develops you as a coach as much as a camp. On your toes from the first minute of the day, you are watching, talking, shoelace tying, analysing, playing, managing, man managing, leading, delegating and most importantly of all enjoying it. Camp is easily the most tiring thing I do but also fantastic fun. Getting to know the different children, imparting knowledge, boosting confidence, improving attitudes and providing a safe environment for children to enjoy a world of sport are great rewards.

LEADERSHIP

This particularly applies to our older junior attendees where we will challenge them to lead by example, look out  for  the younger children, use their initiative to spot jobs and assist the coaches. Lead teams and develop their ability to communicate to achieve successful outcomes. Understand the impact of their actions and develop empathy for children of other ages and abilities.

JOKES

There’s always a joke competition and there’s always a cheeky one liner that gets you on the funny bone. “Where does a monkey cook his toast?” “ Under the gorilla.” “Knock knock who’s there?” Dunup?......  Yes toilet humour is prevalent. “What do you  call a snail on a boat?” “ A snailor!” Boom!


All these factors and more combine on a camp to a make a fantastic week for both children and coaches and very much looking forward to Autumn camps next week. For more info give me a call on 07720629690. Thanks Jordan
 
 
 
 
 
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Junior SPORT: TO WIN OR NOT TO WIN. THAT IS THE QUESTION

5/29/2016

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“WINNING IS NOT EVERYTHING, IT’S THE ONLY THING.”  Vince Lombardi

 It’s been interesting over the last month to observe the culture of winning that pervades our sport and whether this is a negative or positive thing when applied to junior sport. To declare my position upfront, from a young boy winning was at the heart of everything I did to the extent that I cheated my partially sighted great grandmother at Snakes and Ladders at the age of six. That said I was raised to play sport in a positive and sporting way with the ambition to win but with the acceptance that losing is part of it.
 This topic has long been something that I’ve wrestled with however it became relevant again three weeks ago at an Under 14’s football match. One side was thrashing the other. It was clearly frustrating for the losing side, however the subsequent barracking of an 18 year old referee by the frustrated managers and parents was completely unacceptable. Similarly transferring this attitude to their own team and telling a 14 year old goalkeeper to “sort his effing attitude out” is nothing short of a disgrace. I’m confident most reading this will not endorse these attitudes. However what is interesting is that most likely the people involved will condemn their own behaviour on reflection. This is the thing, when your child is competing, are you still the parent educator, are you the cheerleader or are you the raving fanatic?
 Eric Cantona once said “I don’t play against a team; I play against the idea of losing.” The desire to win is generally innate. I cheated my great grandmother because I instinctively could only accept me being a winner, anything else was deeply upsetting and I’m sure the same was driving the coaches and parents outlined above however the difference is the six year old can be forgiven, the adult wants to know better. 
 Recently I watched a great documentary called “Little Big Men”, about the 1982 Little League World Series which tells the story of a team from Washington who beat a previously invincible Taiwan Team (I know random). The film however goes from inspirational sports story to a sad cautionary tale as the star pitcher of the team aged twelve would then go on to experience four years of verbal abuse from rival teams and parents to the extent that he was spat at, sworn at and intimidated. Needless to say the boy in question became disillusioned very quickly and therein lies a key message.  Once the game stops becoming fun and once the stakes become so high that even the adults can’t control themselves then very quickly the child no longer wants to play.
The conduct of the adults involved in junior sport is critical to the existence of junior sport. Firstly you want the adults with the enthusiasm and ideally the expertise to run a team and support their child in participating but crucially you want adults that run and support their child’s team in their child’s best interests and not their own. 
 Some people may point to success stories born out of parents solely focused on winning for their children. Andre Agassi was plied with amphetamines by his father during in an Under 14’s tournament, Roy Jones Junior, a boxing great,  as a youngster used to duck and weave barbed wire at his father’s behest, Gareth Bale regularly cried all the way back to Wales after verbal annihilation from his dad  about his academy performances at Southampton.  These one in a million outcomes though are rare and come at a price; Jones Jnr and Agassi both have fractious relationships with their fathers, and for every one that is successful there are plenty  who go through this trauma for nothing. Another great documentary “The Marinovich Project” tells a story of an American Football obsessed father who literally from the cradle trains his son to be a superstar. The son, Todd, initially flourishes and looks set to justify the sacrifices and hot house environment that has submerged his childhood, however inevitably the strain becomes too much and at the age of eighteen he tragically unravels. Fifteen years later and a heroin problem resolved the father and son are on terms again; however the heartache of that period will remain for a lifetime.
So if we are accepting that the love of winning is natural for a child but not at all costs then where do we look for inspiration? The answer is in a north easterly direction. Ajax of Amsterdam are four time European Cup winners, a footballing counter culture originated in the 1960’s, revolutionary by design, and the heart of Dutch footballing talent that for a country of sixteen million people consistently produces world class players. Ajax legend Johan Cruyff expresses there approach to winning succinctly when he says, “You need both quality and results. Results without quality is boring; Quality without results is meaningless.” 
 Ajax’s four to eleven year olds focus on technique, insight, personality and speed.  At this stage results are secondary. All players will play different positions regularly, all players will be developed to use both feet and all players will be developed on a social level to learn respect for teammates and opponents. Ajax will regularly send teams to international tournaments with development the sole purpose of the trip and at other times they send teams out purely to win. To be clear Ajax and Dutch football in general are the template the rest of Europe aspires to replicate. Barcelona the dominant side of the last decade and the best club side I have ever seen are founded on Ajax/Cruyffian philosophies. 
Pointedly as Euro 2016 approaches the Dutch national team has just missed out on qualification to Euro 2016, which brings us full circle in our debate about winning and success being the only thing that matters. The Dutch have failed, so does that mean they should scrap their long held youth development model? In fact they have never won the world cup does this mean there methods are pointless? Clearly not, it might be time for reflection and improvements but a defeat is normal, it happens to all people. The key in defeat is for you to know you gave everything, you were true to yourself and you will respond positively. This is certainly the case with junior sports and this is certainly the attitude any parent involved wants to adopt. 
In this country the drive from the FA is to move junior football teams to an inclusive philosophy that creates an environment of learning and fun that is built on the bedrock of a supportive and understanding set of parents. This approach is long overdue and there is plenty of work to be done as highlighted by the fact that some academies will refuse to let parents watch their child’s games and training sessions and every academy will ask parents and players to sign a code of conduct.
For a long time I have been torn on this issue of where winning sits in junior sport. I remember my junior football years being driven by the desire to win. As a coach I initially struggled with the idea of youngsters not focusing on winning and I debated it several times with football coaches and alike. Writing this article however helps me to see it clearly. The child will always want to win. It does not require suppression but equally it doesn’t require aggression. It is the coach and parents role to put the game into perspective. It is the coach and parents role to show them that a 1-0 win is great but if you’ve not strung a pass together and played with fear for the whole game then there is work to be done. Likewise if you lose 3-0 against a good team but gave everything and expressed yourself then there is plenty to be happy about.  What is absolutely clear is that winning is not the only thing when sport has so much more to offer.

Postscript: This blog was initially drafted a few months ago, (a new baby really slows you down) in that time Johan Cruyff has passed. I wanted to mention it as he was a genuine footballing genius both as a player and a coach. As evidence of this, please watch some of his interviews on You Tube which display his enviable self-confidence and visionary views on the game. Pep Guardiola is a disciple of Cruyff as are so many other influential coaches and players. Added to that his Foundation does amazing work to create sporting opportunities for people with additional needs. A truly great man.
Secondly I was at the Egerton Junior Football Festival last Sunday and was really impressed with what went on. The conduct of parents across the board was excellent and a really positive environment for children to play football was created. This combined with some great football on show was a real pleasure to see.
Finally, I’m sure I will see plenty more evidence of the impact of winning and losing on young sportspeople next week, the 31st May to the 3rd June, when our half term multi sports camp and our first Futsal Camp starts at Tytherington School. To book your child’s place, please contact me on 07720629690.

Thanks
Jordan
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JUNIOR SPORT: TO WIN OR NOT TO WIN THAT IS THE QUESTION

5/28/2016

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“WINNING IS NOT EVERYTHING, IT’S THE ONLY THING.”  Vince Lombardi
 It’s been interesting over the last month to observe the culture of winning that pervades our sport and whether this is a negative or positive thing when applied to junior sport. To declare my position upfront, from a young boy winning was at the heart of everything I did to the extent that I cheated my partially sighted great grandmother at Snakes and Ladders at the age of six. That said I was raised to play sport in a positive and sporting way with the ambition to win but with the acceptance that losing is part of it.
 This topic has long been something that I’ve wrestled with however it became relevant again three weeks ago at an Under 14’s football match. One side was thrashing the other. It was clearly frustrating for the losing side, however the subsequent barracking of an 18 year old referee by the frustrated managers and parents was completely unacceptable. Similarly transferring this attitude to their own team and telling a 14 year old goalkeeper to “sort his effing attitude out” is nothing short of a disgrace. I’m confident most reading this will not endorse these attitudes. However what is interesting is that most likely the people involved will condemn their own behaviour on reflection. This is the thing, when your child is competing, are you still the parent educator, are you the cheerleader or are you the raving fanatic?
 Eric Cantona once said “I don’t play against a team; I play against the idea of losing.” The desire to win is generally innate. I cheated my great grandmother because I instinctively could only accept me being a winner, anything else was deeply upsetting and I’m sure the same was driving the coaches and parents outlined above however the difference is the six year old can be forgiven, the adult wants to know better. 
 Recently I watched a great documentary called “Little Big Men”, about the 1982 Little League World Series which tells the story of a team from Washington who beat a previously invincible Taiwan Team (I know random). The film however goes from inspirational sports story to a sad cautionary tale as the star pitcher of the team aged twelve would then go on to experience four years of verbal abuse from rival teams and parents to the extent that he was spat at, sworn at and intimidated. Needless to say the boy in question became disillusioned very quickly and therein lies a key message.  Once the game stops becoming fun and once the stakes become so high that even the adults can’t control themselves then very quickly the child no longer wants to play.
The conduct of the adults involved in junior sport is critical to the existence of junior sport. Firstly you want the adults with the enthusiasm and ideally the expertise to run a team and support their child in participating but crucially you want adults that run and support their child’s team in their child’s best interests and not their own. 
 Some people may point to success stories born out of parents solely focused on winning for their children. Andre Agassi was plied with amphetamines by his father during in an Under 14’s tournament, Roy Jones Junior, a boxing great,  as a youngster used to duck and weave barbed wire at his father’s behest, Gareth Bale regularly cried all the way back to Wales after verbal annihilation from his dad  about his academy performances at Southampton.  These one in a million outcomes though are rare and come at a price; Jones Jnr and Agassi both have fractious relationships with their fathers, and for every one that is successful there are plenty  who go through this trauma for nothing. Another great documentary “The Marinovich Project” tells a story of an American Football obsessed father who literally from the cradle trains his son to be a superstar. The son, Todd, initially flourishes and looks set to justify the sacrifices and hot house environment that has submerged his childhood, however inevitably the strain becomes too much and at the age of eighteen he tragically unravels. Fifteen years later and a heroin problem resolved the father and son are on terms again; however the heartache of that period will remain for a lifetime.
So if we are accepting that the love of winning is natural for a child but not at all costs then where do we look for inspiration? The answer is in a north easterly direction. Ajax of Amsterdam are four time European Cup winners, a footballing counter culture originated in the 1960’s, revolutionary by design, and the heart of Dutch footballing talent that for a country of sixteen million people consistently produces world class players. Ajax legend Johan Cruyff expresses there approach to winning succinctly when he says, “You need both quality and results. Results without quality is boring; Quality without results is meaningless.” 
 Ajax’s four to eleven year olds focus on technique, insight, personality and speed.  At this stage results are secondary. All players will play different positions regularly, all players will be developed to use both feet and all players will be developed on a social level to learn respect for teammates and opponents. Ajax will regularly send teams to international tournaments with development the sole purpose of the trip and at other times they send teams out purely to win. To be clear Ajax and Dutch football in general are the template the rest of Europe aspires to replicate. Barcelona the dominant side of the last decade and the best club side I have ever seen are founded on Ajax/Cruyffian philosophies. 
Pointedly as Euro 2016 approaches the Dutch national team has just missed out on qualification to Euro 2016, which brings us full circle in our debate about winning and success being the only thing that matters. The Dutch have failed, so does that mean they should scrap their long held youth development model? In fact they have never won the world cup does this mean there methods are pointless? Clearly not, it might be time for reflection and improvements but a defeat is normal, it happens to all people. The key in defeat is for you to know you gave everything, you were true to yourself and you will respond positively. This is certainly the case with junior sports and this is certainly the attitude any parent involved wants to adopt. 
In this country the drive from the FA is to move junior football teams to an inclusive philosophy that creates an environment of learning and fun that is built on the bedrock of a supportive and understanding set of parents. This approach is long overdue and there is plenty of work to be done as highlighted by the fact that some academies will refuse to let parents watch their child’s games and training sessions and every academy will ask parents and players to sign a code of conduct.
For a long time I have been torn on this issue of where winning sits in junior sport. I remember my junior football years being driven by the desire to win. As a coach I initially struggled with the idea of youngsters not focusing on winning and I debated it several times with football coaches and alike. Writing this article however helps me to see it clearly. The child will always want to win. It does not require suppression but equally it doesn’t require aggression. It is the coach and parents role to put the game into perspective. It is the coach and parents role to show them that a 1-0 win is great but if you’ve not strung a pass together and played with fear for the whole game then there is work to be done. Likewise if you lose 3-0 against a good team but gave everything and expressed yourself then there is plenty to be happy about.  What is absolutely clear is that winning is not the only thing when sport has so much more to offer.

Postscript: This blog was initially drafted a few months ago, (a new baby really slows you down) in that time Johan Cruyff has passed. I wanted to mention it as he was a genuine footballing genius both as a player and a coach. As evidence of this, please watch some of his interviews on You Tube which display his enviable self-confidence and visionary views on the game. Pep Guardiola is a disciple of Cruyff as are so many other influential coaches and players. Added to that his Foundation does amazing work to create sporting opportunities for people with additional needs. A truly great man.
Secondly I was at the Egerton Junior Football Festival last Sunday and was really impressed with what went on. The conduct of parents across the board was excellent and a really positive environment for children to play football was created. This combined with some great football on show was a real pleasure to see.
Finally, I’m sure I will see plenty more evidence of the impact of winning and losing on young sportspeople next week, the 31st May to the 3rd June, when our half term multi sports camp and our first Futsal Camp starts at Tytherington School. To book your child’s place, please contact me on 07720629690.

Thanks
Jordan
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PEARSON SPORTS AND FITNESS COACHING: GO!!

6/26/2015

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 Whether it's the b of the bang, the capital "G" of the GO or the aarggh of the alarm clock, all starts are exciting!  The sun comes up, the birds sing and when you want something, a surge of energy propels you to get going and do something with purpose. I set up Pearson Sports and Fitness Coaching in January of 2015 with this motivation beating in my heart.

Neatly, heart is the word. At the heart of what we do is a passion for sports and fitness. Since a child my hopes, dreams and ambitions have centered around sport and the thrill of being physically active. These fantastic outlets for self expression and fun took hold of me early and have always remained. My memories are filled with back garden wonder goals, hot sunny days battling on a tennis court and completing 10K's amidst a sea of support.

 These memories I treasure and they are an essential part of me as an individual.It is these memories of thrilling victories, magic moments, ecstatic personal achievements and the lifelong friends you meet on the way that we will provide to whoever wants them. It is why I'm a football coach, a tennis coach, a futsal coach and a personal trainer. It is why The Pearson Sports Academy, the holiday camps, the Personal Training and Prestbury School of Football all are designed to be a fantastic part of anyone's experience of life.


To put it simply, I love sports and fitness and I want to provide , be a part of and inspire sports and fitness experiences for anyone who shares that love. 


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    Hi I am Jordan Pearson the owner of Pearson Sports and Fitness Coaching.  I have a degree in English, I'm a qualified personal trainer, football coach, futsal coach and tennis coach and I look forward to sharing my opinions via the blog.

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