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PUBLICATION: Game-Based Approaches in Football Academy Coaching: Designing Environments for Decision-Making, Skill, and Understanding

New publication from Sport & Human Performance Research Centre members Paul Kinnerk and Phil Kearney, in collaboration with Carmen Barquero-Ruiz (Universidad de Murcia) and Alex Inglethorpe (Academy Director, Liverpool Football Club): Game-Based Approaches in Football Academy Coaching: Designing Environments for Decision-Making, Skill, and Understanding. The chapter argues that GBAs offer a coherent, player-centred way to develop footballers who are skilful, adaptable, and tactically intelligent....

PUBLICATION: Game-Based Approaches in Football Academy Coaching: Designing Environments for Decision-Making, Skill, and Understanding New publication from Sport & Human Performance Research Centre members Paul Kinnerk and Phil Kearney, in collaboration with Carmen Barquero-Ruiz (Universidad de Murcia) and Alex Ingle…

🌍 International collaboration, shared learning, and unforgettable experiences.

Recently, students and staff from the University of Limerick's Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences joined colleagues from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and the Universidad de Murcia for the Blended Intensive Programme in Murcia, Spain.

The programme brought together future physical education teachers from across Europe to learn, teach, and collaborate in an international setting. Through practical activities, school-based experiences, and shared reflection, participants developed valuable professional skills while building lasting connections across cultures and countries.

A huge thank you to the organisers, partner institutions, and all students who contributed so positively throughout the week. Opportunities like these highlight the power of international education in preparing the next generation of educators and leaders.