Coach Mehmet Kamalak (Level 1)

Coaching for me is much more than simply teaching the different aspects of football. We work with young people who are all in different development stages which means they need to be understood and assessed individually. The players are the most important part of the football club and therefore as coaches we aim to provide a fun, friendly environment in which to learn how to play competitive football. Creating a positive and social playing environment allows young players to come out of their comfort zones , therefore, unleashing their full potential. Once you understand that each individual is different you can plan and organise a strategy for achieving both personal and team goals. As a coach you have to be responsible for the motivation of everyone around you at all times because young players can easily get disheartened. We have to emphasise that there is always a bigger picture of journey and the losses along the way are all in fact valuable lessons for improvement. Tenacity, is key not just in football, but all aspects of life when it comes to achieving a particular goal.