Set out below are a number of youth development coaching resources, which I believe are hugely beneficial to youth coaches. These coaching resources are not for adult teams, players, or adult coaches. The coaching resources are intended for youth coaches, players, parents, and club administrators whose ultimate goal is youth development to the highest level possible.

APFC Coaching – Albert Puig
Coaches & clubs serious about youth development and who want to improve their youth coaching knowledge would be well advised to do this coaching course. I did my badges through the conventional routes, but the concepts, ideas and knowledge gained from doing this particular coaching course were far superior to any other course.

https://apfcourses.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LuoeUlVN0Fo

Albert Puig Crash Course on Positional Play

Part I: Breaking Down the Impact of Positional Play

https://www.soccertoday.com/a-crash-course-on-positional-play/

Part II: Breaking Down the Veins of Positional Play

https://www.soccertoday.com/albert-puig-on-crash-course-on-positional-play-part-2/?cn-reloaded=1

Part III: The Brain

https://www.soccertoday.com/albert-puig-on-crash-course-on-positional-play-the-brains/

ALBERT CAPELLAS – YOUTH COACH AT FC BARCELONA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crRvlY97niY

KRIS VAN DER HAEGEN – BELGIUM FA

His insight into the Belgium model of player development was fascinating. Although the national team struggles in Euro 2000 were the catalyst for the change, it certainly was not easy as Kris explained how structures were changed, coaching behavior was shifted, and a true ‘player-centered’ approach emerged. It was fascinating to hear about the challenges that Kris and other coaches overcame and how the foundations were built for the current generation of world-class players.

Belgium Model of Player Development

https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/kris-van-der-haegen-on-belgium-model-of-player-development

Bringing the Street into the Club – Kris Van Der Haegen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=3jht1cEYZlQ&feature=youtu.be

Belgium player development pathway – Kris Van Der Haegen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bL_YHe774fA&t=2866s

The Coaching Switch – Presented at the GAA National Games Development Conference 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=PXQEfVVG9bU&t=37s

JOHAN CRUYFF

Cruyff’s last public appearance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZRzhVwws8g

Conference discussion about Johan Cruyff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Td6SPd4ss

Cryuff’s 3:4:3 system explained (The Belgium FC use a 3:4:3 formation in their youth development phases to encourage greater 1v1 ability)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWjmbTp5jq8

Jordi Cruyff (son of Johan) explaining his years spent at Barcelona

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZq_spUaYc0

CROATIAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL & ROMEO JOZAK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tawh9tHoNpI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p76s-jxETyg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sH5RntlIY