About
"Football (Soccer) was a huge part of my life growing up. For the past 6 years I have coached teams of varying levels and completed my FFA Youth C Licence. My passion is not only for coaching technique, but also for developing the adaptive coping skills of players necessary for training, trials and games. I have recently completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science and intend to pursue further Psychology studies to better understand the relationship between player wellbeing and performance outcomes. I believe progress can be measured, not only using the 'eye test', but also through statistics, hence the name, xG."
- Coach PJ
Programs
From a single session to work on specific elements of technique, to a 5 week and 9 week program where goals are set, progress is measured and results achieved. The programs are designed for development level players.
Single session
Best option to work on something specific, or find out whether this type of coaching is for you
5 week program
Shorter program with testing at the beginning and the end to chart progress, includes a 30 min pre program consultation
9 week program
Full program with testing at the beginning and end with a progress marker midway. Also includes a 30 min pre program consultation
Training Types
Different types of training to suit individuals or those looking for a challenge with peers or teammates.
1 on 1 Coaching
With all the coach's attention on you these sessions are great for intense technique training
Paired Coaching
Train with a mate, by training with a peer you will have an element of competition to spur you on
Small Group Training*
Train as a small group (up to 4), closer to game realism but still enough focus on you and your technique as an individual
*Only available in school holidays and subject to player matched ability at Coach's discretion
Soccer HERO Program
Psychological Capital comprising the positive psychological resources of Hope, Efficacy Resilience and Optimism (aka 'HERO') has been studied in organisational psychology (including sporting contexts) for the past two decades, where it has been found to be a predictor of individual and team wellbeing and performance outcomes. As part of her doctoral studies, psychologist Dr Jules Finch and her academic supervisors were the first research team to empirically examine Psychological Capital in Australian youth. Their findings demonstrated positive relationships between HERO and subjective well being and, more pertinently, that HERO can be developed in young people
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xG's soccer programs incorporate development of players' HERO capabilities specific to the context of football.
