01: What Is Decision-Making
In this lesson we introduce the decision-making process and consider what good decision-making and poor decision-making looks like is.
02: Decision-Making Skills
In this lesson we delve deeper into the decision-making process and looked closely at the different stages and skills that are required to make the most effective decisions.
03: The Mechanics and Theory Behind Decision-Making
In lesson three we build on the knowledge learned so far and help you understand how experience and memory can affect how decisions are made. We also look at a master at work, and assess how Xavi Hernandez acts before, during and after having possession of the ball.
04: What Does Decision-Making Look Like?
In part four we consider the principles and theories of decision-making and apply them to match situations, sharing a number of various moments in games, from an individual and team perspective, both in and out of possession, while attacking and defending.
05: Developing Decision-Making and Creative Players
In this lesson we arm you with a whole host of practice ideas from Pro-Licence Coach Ben Garner with the focus on improving decision-making and awareness. We also share ‘game-realistic’ practices to mimic scenarios within a football match to provide more challenges and pressure for players.
06: Considerations and Adaptations
In the final lesson we offer principles and advice around planning your sessions, preparing yourself as a coach, ensuring players understand the messaging and are receiving appropriate information. There are also session concepts to help you learn about where your players are currently with regards to their game awareness and ability to make decisions.
07: Course Summary
The course summary goes through everything we’ve learnt throughout the course and offers some further reading and references to help you understand ‘decision-making’ and level-up your coaching.