"It's as good as any CPD"
Ipswich Town U18s coach Callum Tongue explains how building connections with young players in schools has helped him develop vital skills for coaching in a professional academy.
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Grant Downie OBE
Meet our Global Performance Mentor, Grant Downie OBE.
Ingredients For An Effective Coach Mentor
In this definition of mentoring offered by Weaver and Celldurai (1999) they state the role of the mentor is to:
In The Know: Game Model
In this guide we explain what a game model is and its importance for coaches and their teams.
The Positive Parent
As a soccer parent, be a positive part of your child's learning process and try these open questions out after the game.
Steve McClaren on His Mentors
The former England manager talks to MiMentor about the important mentors in his life and the role they played in his career.
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Developing Players At 9v9
Do you coach players at the U11 and U12 age range and want to help them grow and flourish? Take a look at our guide looking at long-term development...
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Steve McClaren On Sir Alex Ferguson
Steve McClaren tells us about his first arrival at Manchester United and what boss Sir Alex Ferguson said to him...
Help Shape The Future of Modern Coach Development
At MiMentor, we believe coaches deserve more than static courses and isolated learning.

We believe modern coach development should provide support, mentoring, community, feedback, collaboration, and opportunities for long-term growth.
How To Avoid Burnout
The demands of coaching can sometimes lead to burnout - or physical and emotional exhaustion. But how can we avoid burnout and keep our passion and desire at an optimum?