Hi all, we are building out a new program product to our pathway. A few comments and suggestions across the ‘Joy’ phase (4-5 year olds) of the pyramid that have been workshopped. - Little Vicks (association to Melbourne Victory) - FUNdamentals - Kickaroos - Head Start Keen to hear any alternate suggestions from the community. Thanks

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Futsal. Good for development of football players or does it take away time and opportunity to refine football actions?

I recently came across a research paper I wrote for New Zealand Football several years ago, exploring the merits of a fully centralised versus decentralised model for developing talented youth players. The work included analysis of various national sporting bodies in New Zealand and input from industry leaders. It was a timely piece then, and much of the insight remains highly relevant today as we continue to challenge and refine our player development pathways. A good reminder that the questions we ask about structure and development models are just as important as the answers.