INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS: THE KEY TO UNLOCKING ELITE FOOTBALL POTENTIAL

Understanding what the next generation of elite footballers will need is key to successful player development. To develop a Premier League footballer is to develop an athlete with the discipline, drive, and abilities of a medal-winning Olympian. 
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The power of IDPs lies in their ability to create a culture of continuous growth within the academy environment, where staff are empowered with the competencies to effectively deliver tailored development plans, all while actively shaping the next generation of elite players.

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ESTABLISHING IDPS WITHIN THE ACADEMY ENVIRONMENT

Our goal is to support your club in becoming a leading environment for player development. Through Individual Development Plans (IDPs), we empower players and staff, fostering a culture of success that unlocks their full potential. To achieve the gold standard in player growth, we focus on understanding the future footballer’s needs, implementing key IDP components that maximize development time on and off the pitch, and creating an academy culture built on continuous improvement. 

Key Deliverables:
•Full implementation of IDPs tailored to your academy’s goals
•Best practice IDP toolkit and reporting templates, including 100 unique individual-focused session plans
•Comprehensive coaching staff education on IDP delivery and methodology
•Outcomes-driven approach: increasing % of IDP-focused training, enhancing player abilities, improving staff engagement and competency, and ultimately improving player transition to higher age groups or the first team
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Our strategy revolves around two core pillars: developing elite players and equipping staff with the skills to lead this transformation.

DEVELOPING THE PEOPLE WHO DEVELOP THE PLAYERS

We work in close collaboration with your staff, providing the education, knowledge, and tools needed to effectively implement IDPs. Through a series of tailored workshops, hands-on training sessions, and ongoing support, we instill a comprehensive understanding of the IDP philosophy and its practical application. Our goal is to equip your staff with the skills and confidence to sustain this initiative long-term, ensuring a lasting impact on player development and continuous success.

MAXIMISING TALENT’S POTENTIAL

Our approach centers on working closely with players both on and off the pitch, offering personalized coaching, mentorship, and comprehensive guidance. Leveraging our multi-disciplinary team of experts, we address every aspect of player development—from technical skills and tactical understanding to physical conditioning and mental resilience—ensuring they are fully prepared for the demands of elite football.

DELIVERY: 

We offer a range of bespoke services, from full IDP implementation and long-term partnership with your academy, to customized workshops and focused mentoring for your top players, ensuring every aspect of player development is tailored to your club’s needs.

Complete IDP Implementation (3 to 12 Months): Our fully customizable program delivers the complete Individual Development Plan (IDP) package, integrating it into your club over 3 to 12 months. This ensures a seamless transition, instilling the IDP philosophy across all levels of player development.

‍Workshops for Staff Development: Tailored workshops focus on developing your staff, providing key insights into the "why," "what," and "how" of individual development, with an emphasis on elite player management to ensure your club’s future success.Elite Player Mentoring: As part of a comprehensive package or standalone service, we offer elite player mentoring by surrounding your key assets with a dedicated team of developers, ensuring they reach their full potential and enhance your club’s long-term value and profitability.

Testimonials

Having been associated with Terry, Adam and their company MADE throughout my career as an England International and Premier League player, I fully appreciate the importance of continued player and staff development.  In MADE you have accomplished practitioners unrivalled in this field with a proven track-record of developing players and staff in the elite environment.
- Matthew Upson, England International, Co-Commentator & Studio Analyst, BBC, Five Live & Premier League Channel
Having had the privilege of been coached by Terry as a youth team player and more recently working with both Terry & Adam in my role as Individual Development Coach at West Ham United, I’ve witnessed at first hand their expertise in individual development.  The extensive detail in their work across all four corners of player development has resulted in an outstanding track-record for maximising player potential and helping clubs gain valuable ROI. MADE are undoubtedly leaders in the field of individual development for any aspiring player, coach, club or association.
- Paul Konchesky, England International, Premier League Player, Manager & Individual Development Coach
A long-term strategy and sustainability are vital in any business and none more so than at our football club, FC Košice in Slovakia’s Niké Liga.  With MADE’s help we have successfully introduced the  Individual Development Plan methodology within our Academy, helping to create a Club Football Philosophy and Pathway for our young players. It is our ongoing pleasure to work with them in supporting the continued development of our players and staff.
- Dušan Trnka, President FC Košice
Having worked with Terry & Adam and seen at first hand their work ethic – professional, second-curve in their thinking and with forensic attention to detail – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend MADE for your player, coach and club development requirements.
- Liam Manning, Head Coach Bristol City FC, EFL Championship
Working with MADE allows me not only help develop the next generation of players/athletes but also to continue working on my own self-development, given the high level of expertise within the MADE management team.  It’s an honour to be able to bring my sports psychology and coaching skill-set to the talented MADE team.
- Sam Westley BSc, Sports Psychologist & Individual Development Coach, Crystal Palace FC, English Premier League
As the Technical Director of the Slovakian FA, I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Terry & Adam from MADE to deliver a workshop to our Academy Directors on the implementation of Individual Development Plans.  Their expertise in this field is unsurpassed.
- Roman Pivarník, Technical Director, Slovakian FA