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Pete
@sturge_p
Husband,dad, grandad, coach.Views are my own and designed to be positive and constructive, our website provides lots of ideas for coaches.
Wigan
thesessioncollective.co.uk
Joined May 2012
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    Pete
    @sturge_p
    Mar 14, 2023
    1/2 I never thought that I would voluntarily walk away from the best and most rewarding job I have ever had but the end of March 2023 sees the end of my full time employment with the FA. Retirement beckons and hopefully a new and exciting phase of my life will begin. I have had..
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    Pete
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    Oct 3, 2023
    I could not be prouder having been inducted into the FA’s “Hall of Fame” at an awards dinner last night. Congratulations to Martyn Thomas and Les Howie too. What a special night, thanks to all involved 👏👏
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    Pete
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    Sep 2, 2020
    Hi coaches, rumours of my “demise" have been greatly exaggerated. I feel very strongly for my colleagues who have lost their positions but the drive to raise the standard of coaching continues. Take care everyone and good luck for the future.👍
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    Pete
    @sturge_p
    Nov 27, 2023
    So very proud to receive this recognition as it reinforces the important role the coaches working with our youngest children perform. Truly humbled and honoured.
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    UK Coaching
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    Nov 27, 2023
    News | 🗞️ In 17 years with the @FA, @sturge_p's work has been transformative, shaping the future of @EnglandFootball His dedication & impact earn him the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award 👏 We will be celebrating him at the #UKCoachingAwards Read more ➡️bit.ly/lifetimeachiev…
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    Pete
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    Sep 30, 2020
    OMG I love this. This needs to go viral. If you have encouraged this kind of freedom, creativity and self expression it is the perfect example of how players might respond. I take my hat off to you and urge every other coach in the Foundation Phase to watch this😉
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    Jay Buck
    @Jaymbuck
    Sep 29, 2020
    @sturge_p followed your work on hive, local roadshows, DNA cup at St George’s Park etc. Same players from u7’s to now u11’s. Always been encouraged to stay on ball, excite and create their own solutions👍🏻.
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    Pete
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    Jul 8, 2023
    Let’s get behind the DNA momentum and, as a footballing community, prioritise skill development for our young children. Smaller formats when young (let’s start with 2v2 at U7 & U8) include Futsal for all and encourage creativity and skilful play👍👍
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    Pete
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    Nov 16, 2020
    If you didn't realise it already it was as clear as daylight last night that we need to produce a different kind of player. We have enough that can pass back and sideways. We need more Grealishs. A player that can make things happen and is prepared to look, play and move forward
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    Pete
    @sturge_p
    Mar 14, 2023
    2/2 the best time ever working alongside some brilliant people and I will miss them all. Not sure what will fill the void left by not being able to work with our youngest players. I will still be involved in some FA projects so not completely going but a massive thanks to you all
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    Pete
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    Mar 10, 2019
    Not sure if you are winding me up but at U9’s why would I advocate sideways passes or switching play (which would be difficult for most U9’s)?Help them become better dribblers and more creative. The boring stuff can come later. Don’t put out the fire this early😡😡
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    Tom Wilkinson
    @tommywilkinson
    Mar 9, 2019
    @sturge_p - any advice please on how to coach my u9s to look for sideways passes/switch play rather than try to dribble or pass directly through opponent’s defensive block?
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    Pete
    @sturge_p
    Oct 9, 2020
    Jack Grealish is the perfect example of using your technical skills in a tactical way. He attracts defenders, he moves them out of position with his trickery and ability on the ball and then he is sooooo creative with his passes to teammates at exactly the right time. Love it😀
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    Pete
    @sturge_p
    Aug 9, 2023
    Many coaches want the adulation and recognition that comes with coaching and managing older players BUT there is nothing like knowing you have given a child a brilliant start to their sporting life. The FP is where the magic happens #playphase
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    Pete
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    Sep 11, 2020
    Hi coaches, I’m looking into how we establish another community group to replace the vibrant and motivated group on Hive. The FA's new platform will be different but we can still make it a great place to share information and support each other. Watch this space.
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    Pete
    @sturge_p
    Mar 27, 2023
    Started my last week of full time employment with the FA. But, I am discussing some exciting plans to continue to support FP coaches so look out for more information in the coming weeks and months.
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    Pete
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    May 16, 2022
    Tag and chase games are always a winner but this includes scanning and deception too which is great.
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    Dan Glover
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    May 13, 2022
    ⁦@LapalColtsfc⁩ training the other night , doing a bit of S A Q training the kids loved this one 👍🏻⚽️ ⁦@Stanno_UK⁩ ⁦@BC_CoachesClub⁩ ⁦@sturge_p⁩ ⁦@BirminghamFA⁩ #lapalcoltsfc ⁦@Teamgrassroots_⁩
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