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Why do Coaches do what they do? Part 2

This blog could easily look like a criticism of a fellow coach but it isn't. It's closer to a personal criticism and a reminder for similar future situations. At the start of this season I was approached by a parent from another club asking if I had space for their son. I did, so I signed him on to my Under 10 team. The lad is very keen, well behaved and of a decent footballing standard. He's also an exceptional athlete. However, after watching him play for a few games I noticed he just pretty much stood still or dropped deeper and deeper from his centre midfield position. This puzzled me so I set him a goal of being more forward thinking and expecting him to contribute more in an attacking sense. I'd observed the player, identified what  I thought was an issue and put plans in place to help. All sound ok? No, not really. Whatever I did with him had little impact. Why couldn't I coax this powerful, athleti