The first coaching course in Hong Kong focusing on women’s football was held in July 2022. Organised by The Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Hong Kong Football Association, in collaboration with Manchester United, the four-session webinar series attracted attendance from over 250 local coaches.
See what Manchester United Women’s Team Head Coach Marc Skinner and Assistant Coach Martin Ho have to say about the exciting future of women’s football!
Check out what have been taught in each of the four sessions below too!
Session 1 - Individual Development Plans
Marc Skinner (Women’s Team Head Coach – Man Utd)
Martin Ho (Women’s Team Assistant Coach – Man Utd)
These two experienced women’s coaches stressed the importance of individualisation in youth development on and off the pitch, as well as the evaluation process and feedback system.
Session 2 - Developing Psychological and Social Corners
Daniel Ransom (Lead Academy Psychologist, Man Utd)
Fionnuala Barnes (Academy Psychologist, Man Utd)
Psychology plays a prominent role in youth development. Daniel and Fionnuala discussed practical strategies for coaches to develop players’ psycho-social attributes within training sessions and off the pitch.
Session 3 - Menstrual Cycle Phase Effects on Football Performance
Eddie Craghill (Women’s Team Support Doctor, Man Utd)
Menstrual cycles not only impact female players’ well-being but also increase their risk of injuries. Eddie briefed coaches on some ways to tailor training that could enhance players’ performance as a whole.
Session 4 - Performance Analysis in Youth Development
Luke Wright (Women’s Team Performance Analyst, Man Utd)
The use of technology for performance analysis has become common practice in professional training. Coaches learnt from Luke the latest applications such as video and data analysis.