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In this final DNA Insights episode, Pete Sturgess and Lauren discuss the spectrum of Free play to structured play and explain the terminology around it.

This is the fifth of a five-part series recorded during lockdown.

In DNA Insights: episode 4, Pete Sturgess dissects an hour-long coaching session so you can understand how to put what you’ve learned into practice.

This is the fourth of a five-part series recorded during lockdown.

In DNA Insights: episode 3, Pete Sturgess continues to talk about the importance of individual skill development and how to create an environment to nurture it.

This is the third of a five-part series recorded during lockdown.

In DNA Insights episode 2 Pete Sturgess talks about seeing possession as an individual event. This is the second of a five-part series recorded during lockdown.

In DNA Insights: episode 1, Pete Sturgess explains why coaching 5–11-year-olds is so important and discusses the key messages you need to know when working with this age group. This is the first in a five-part series recorded during lockdown.

Coaching 5-11-year-olds is an important task. At this age, your training session could be the very first time they've been introduced to football. So, it's crucial to provide them with a safe and fun environment to develop in. One that will help them forge a lifelong love for the game.

In the DNA Insights podcast, our early years specialist, Pete Sturgess, shares advice and guidance to help you do just that.

Episode one will be released on Thursday 18 March 2021.