In this episode of “On the Grass” Dan Wright is joined by Debbie Sayers from Salisbury Rovers. Debbie discusses the importance of play and why their club put the child at the centre of every decision, this includes picking formation and even kids designing their own sessions!

As youth sport because more and more structured Debbie is offering a different approach.  There are loads of great takeaways for coaches in this conversation, especially for those wanting to increase fun, engagement and getting to know the people in front of them. We dive into the question cube to quiz Debbie on some practical tips for coaches.

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On the Grass: Free Play with Debbie Sayers

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On the Grass: Free Play with Debbie Sayers

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