Social and Emotional Learning in Football Academies - Tim Jones (Pt 1) - Meaningful Sport Series

Academy football in the UK is a controversial context that many researchers have described as hierarchical, short-termist and embodying hegemonic notions of masculinity. Previously in this podcast, some conversations have been held on talented athletes’ experiences in these contexts and issues of identity foreclosure and progressive alienation from the craft. 

But can we also find something more positive to say about development and learning in these context? What about social and emotional learning, life skills, and other types of personal development beyond football skills? Do coaches support these types of learning and how do they do that?

Tim Jones is a researcher, coach and creator of the 'Developer Tribe' who has spend extensive time thinking through these questions in his work. He is currently a PhD researcher at University of Stirling and the head coach for University of Stirling Women's Football Club.

Tim's Developer Tribe work includes education and mentoring for sports coaches and teachers as well as a podcast with researchers and practitioners working in the area of coach development.

You can follow Tim's work on Twitter @coachtimjones and @developer_tribe