Temisan Williams

Excited to announce the latest CoachCraft Podcast episode, an interview with Temisan Williams, one of the more thoughtful and enlightening voices in youth football. Temisan has been an academy coach at Premier League clubs Arsenal FC, Tottenham, and Fulham, and now focuses on coach professional development and player development through his work with the Coach Accelerator Masterclass and Excellence Academy.

Our conversation dives deep into what it’s like to coach players at top professional clubs as well as practical advice and perspective for coaches at the grassroots levels. Temisan’s coaching ethos is informed by his uncompromising player-first focus and attention to not just the skill development of young players, but also the emotional and psychological components of being an excellent coach and mentor. This is a great listen for anyone working in youth sports.

Where You’ll Find Temisan

• Email: [email protected]

• Instagram, TikTok, and X: @Coach_Temisan

Takeaways

• Temisan's early memories of football shaped his passion.

• He transitioned from aspiring player to coach.

• A 10-year plan guided his coaching career development.

• Grassroots football is essential for player development.

• Technical proficiency varies significantly between grassroots and academy players.

• Maximizing training time is crucial for grassroots coaches.

• Keep coaching instructions simple and concise.

• Silence can be a powerful tool in coaching.

• Let players problem-solve during training sessions.

• Enjoy the learning process as a coach.

• Awareness of players' emotional states is crucial for effective coaching.

• Empathy allows coaches to connect better with players.

• Coaching should prioritize individual player development over winning.

• Competition is important, but it should be framed within a developmental context.

• Networking is essential for coaches to advance in their careers.

• Community support can help coaches feel less isolated in their journeys.

• Sharing personal stories can foster connections within the coaching community.

• Training should be more challenging than actual games to prepare players.

• Coaches should encourage risk-taking in games to promote learning.

Selected Links from This Episode

• Coach Accelerator Masterclass

• Excellence Academy

• Nigel Clough and Nottingham Forest

• Fulham Foundation

• Arsenal FC Academy

• Tottenham Hotspur Academy

• Fulham FC Academy

• UEFA Coaching Licenses

• Albert Capellas

• B.R.E.A.T.H.E.

• Empathy for players and difficult life situations

• FIFA Training Center

The CoachCraft Podcast

CoachCraft explores the art and impact of coaching youth sports through in-depth conversations with renowned coaches from grassroots to professional levels, revealing how exceptional mentors use athletics to shape character, build confidence, and positively impact young lives.

Learn more at https://coachcraftpodcast.com.