Aaron Danks @coachdanks Twitter profile

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Aaron Danks

7 years

Been an incredible experience. Thanks for all the messages of support ❤️ No greater feeling than returning home & sharing it with family ❤️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Thanks so much to all the Villains helping us get that performance today UTV 👏

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@coachdanks

2 years

💜 @AVFCOfficial 💙

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@coachdanks

3 years

Absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to coach and represent @AVFCOfficial Look forward to giving every ounce of enthusiasm and passion on the grass. #betterneverstops

Aston Villa

@AVFCOfficial

3 years

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Danks as First Team Coach.

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@coachdanks

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Every now & again someone truly special comes into your life & they have a profound impact. I am devastated to hear of Shakeys passing truly one of footballs good guys & one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Sending our love from my family to his loved ones. RIP mate x

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

This team 💪 Together and Fearless

Aston Villa

@AVFCOfficial

3 years

Togetherness. 💜

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@coachdanks

2 years

*Villans! 🫶

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

One of the saddest and most moving tributes I’ve witnessed. Rest easy little Arthur, if only you could see how much this city loves you.

Match of the Day

@BBCMOTD

3 years

"We love you Arthur, we do." The game stops and the whole of Villa Park stands to applaud in memory of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. A city united in grief. 💜💙 #AVLLEI #bbcfootball

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 months

❤️ @Boro ❤️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Here we go! #UTB

Middlesbrough FC

@Boro

2 years

Welcome to @coachdanks , who has joined #Boro 's first team coaching staff 👋 #UTB

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Had an amazing time in Australia 🇦🇺 Great to meet so many of our Aussie supporters and also the travelling fans, Superb! Final two weeks of prep for the PL season 💪

Aston Villa

@AVFCOfficial

2 years

From Gold Coast to Brisbane to Townsville to Perth, your support from the first minute until the last of our tour has been incredible. Thank you, Australia. 💜

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

💜💙♾️

Neil Cutler

@Bigcuts

2 years

What a guy!! 👊🏼

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

7 years

Football is coming home #U20WorldCupfinal #Winners

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Season 22/23 Ready 🤙 @AVFCOfficial #BetterNeverStops

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

2021 what a year! Big professional and personal growth, all with my family as an incredible support team ❤️ Met lots of special people, so fortunate to work with incredible players and for superb fan bases 🙌 2022 ready 🔋 And yeah… #BetterNeverStops

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

1 year

Thanks @boro family 🥰

Middlesbrough FC

@Boro

1 year

Happy birthday to @coachdanks ! 🎂🎉 #UTB

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

💔 Terrible news about young Aston Villa fan Archie who sadly lost his life over the weekend 💜💙 Family from around my area, all my love & thoughts go to them 🙏 They’re raising money for his funeral here @JustGiving

Donate to help give Archie Hughes the best funeral and celebration of life that he deserves.

Iʼm raising money to help give Archie Hughes the best funeral and celebration of life that he deserves.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

🇺🇦 ❤️

Matty Cash

@mattycash622

3 years

That felt so good 😍😍 Stay strong bro and everyone in Ukraine ❤️🇺🇦

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Completed it ✅ @TeamMessi

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@coachdanks

3 years

🟣⚪️ @rscanderlecht

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@coachdanks

2 years

❤️

Jack Grealish

@JackGrealish

2 years

For you Finlay ❤️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Together for one more push 🙌

Aston Villa

@AVFCOfficial

2 years

Up the Villa.

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@coachdanks

3 years

🦁🦁🦁 @England

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

What happens when a boy hood @WBA fan and Academy graduate wins promotion to the premier league? He makes a music video with his best mates of course 🔥 @KyleEdwardo 🔥

edwardo

@therealedwardo

4 years

Just a bit of fun celebrating a great achievement by the team last year and the opportunity to play in the best league in the world!! 🥳 PROMOTION TING OUT NOW!!! Go run it up!! @WBA @premierleague @linkuptv 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

I leave a piece of my heart in Brussels 💜🤍 A truly wonderful club with fantastic talent in the playing and coaching staff. Wishing them so much success.

RSC Anderlecht

@rscanderlecht

3 years

L'entraîneur adjoint Aaron Danks quitte le #RSCA . De Brit kiest voor een uitdaging in de Premier League bij Aston Villa. 🟣⚪

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Another international window complete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Been a pleasure to coach such a talented and focussed group @england U21 Focus now turns to the Euros which begin next March #BetterNeverStops 🦁🦁🦁

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

If you've got a spare hour⏱ Myself and Paul Holder from @FALearning talking all things practice design ⚽️💭 Available on @youtube to watch at your leisure.

Hot Topics: Practice Design | The Plan, Create, Coach, Review Model |...

In this FA Learning Hot Topics webinar, we’re joined by Aaron Danks (FA Head of Specialist Coaching) and Paul Holder (FA Youth Coach Developer) as they give ...

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Love it when this happens in to a practice or game plan! #Beatthegame 💭⚽️😍

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

8 years

An amazing way to end my 10yrs at a special club @WBAFCofficial Well done to all the players for their dedication!👏👏

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Great camp coaching @England MU21. Learnt so much and loved every second. #BetterNeverStops

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Reflecting on some of the skills I neglect when I get obsessed with the X's and O's... Great coaching is complex 🤔💭

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

9 years

Ball Protection Skills... 1. Step and Shift 2. Hips and Hide 3. Balance and Barrier #Coaching #Iniesta

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

10 years

Top ten traits of a master coach... #coaching #teaching #leadership http://t.co/w3iG8LyKuC

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Just heard this on the #NBAPlayoffs 🔥 “You don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from” Sometimes you need drown out the noise and listen to those that matter. 🗣

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

9 years

"We all die. The goal isn't to live for ever but to create something that will."

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Just watched this on amazon prime. Great insight into the sacrifice and commitment to play at the top of his sport. @DanCarter #perfect10 Some golden nuggets for players, parents and coaches.

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

I’m so confident & fully behind Gareth & all the players & staff out in Qatar. There was some cringes when these targets were set nearly 10 years ago, but the people & objectives that have been met along the way fill me with belief! Come on England!

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Excellent content from @JacobRamsey28 & @PlayersTribune 🙌

Players' Tribune Football

@TPTFootball

2 years

'Honestly, I’m so lucky to wake up every morning and go train and play for Aston Villa.' For @JacobRamsey28 , it's always been @AVFCOfficial .

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

Beating a ‘Low Block’ is tough. I like Spain’s shape and spacing but need... • High ball speed ⚽️ • Persistent runs behind 🏃‍♂️ • Instigate moments of chaos 🤷‍♂️ Moments of chaos via someone going off script. Be creative, adaptable and spontaneous!

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

@Zonal_Marking I was fortunate enough to see this live. 3diamond3 for me also but Aguero and Sterling as a double false nine. 🤯 Plus Arsenal just as fascinating ♟

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Incredible thread for coaches from teachers. Shifting the conversation from coach led to players engaged and empowered adds a whole new dynamic to our coaching. Follow this thread to get real experiences of how...

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

#InYouthWeTrust 🟣⚪️

RSC Anderlecht

@rscanderlecht

3 years

Le staff du #RSCA renforcé pour 21-22. Proficiat, Bram, Niels, Stephanie en Jelle en welkom, Aaron! 🟣⚪️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Just finished watching Hustle on @netflix Captures the essence of coaching beautifully. Connection ❤️ and Competing 💪 to get the best out of people. Loved it. @AdamSandler @KingJames 👏👏👏

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Excellence is only achieved when repetition is combined with stretch, ambition and reflection

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Been lucky to spend time with Eddie Jones and his coaching team. My favourite quote... “Wake up thinking I’m a terrible coach go to bed thinking I’m improving!” Let’s go @EnglandRugby 🏉 🌹

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

@AvfcGhana @OfficialTM_3 @AVFCOfficial @TheVillaView_ @TheVillaVision @AVFCFoundation @AVFC_News @BillyWhiz @AVWFCOfficial @VillansFr Rest in enteral peace Young lion 🦁 So sorry to hear this terrible news 🙏

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

13 years service from u7s Development Centre all the way through to Championship Semi Finals. Anyone whose worked with Jimmy will vouch for his detail and passion. Leaving the club with head held high. Congrats pal. 💙

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

7 years

2017 hasn’t been about one team it’s been about a shift in culture and belief for English football. Come on you 🦁🦁🦁 Bring it home!

England

@England

7 years

#U17EURO final ☑ #FIFAU20WC final ☑ #U19EURO final ☑ #FIFAU17WC final ☑ 2017 keeps getting better for the #YoungLions !

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

7 years ago we lost Blake. Always my inspiration 🙏 Thinking of his family, friends and all our memories today. #RIPBLAKEMELBOURNE

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

End of a busy 3 month international period. In which time I’ve been on camp with... 🦁 England MU18 🦁 England MU19 🦁 England MU20 3 fearless generations of players. Willing to express themselves and take the @England DNA to compete against anyone anywhere. #YoungLions 👊

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

Congratulations what an incredible achievement 🙌 Well done to everyone involved and everyone behind the scenes who’ve worked so hard to truly unite the game and inspire the nation 👏👏👏

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@England

2 years

Drink it in. We are European champions.

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

😍 this. Practice against maniacs not mannequins.

Great Britain Hockey Coach

@CoachAndInspire

5 years

#ThinkingThursday Eddie on skill development

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

My 🌍

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Man... 9 years. That shook me. Still our inspiration. Miss this kid bad 😢

Isaiah Brown

@izzyjaybrown

4 years

9 years today, feels like yesterday! I love & miss you brother, keep shining your light down on us💔❤️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Where do we do our best coaching? Taking inspiration from ⁦ @GarethSouthgate ⁩ & ⁦ @SteveKerr ⁩ #peoplefirst

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@coachdanks

3 years

Love this, which for me is the art of co-coaching, or using a ‘pack’ of coaches to navigate complex game scenarios. Create tactical warfare for the group to compete and co-adapt.

Caño Football

@CanoFootball

3 years

“We spend very few minutes and moments in training isolated on defence or attack. We train in complex situations because the game is complex and we don't try to divide the situations in an artificial way.” - Thomas Tuchel

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@coachdanks

6 years

Buzzing for @Jimmy_shan78 and @DarrenMooro two top people and showing what @WBA stand for. #familyclub 👏👏👏

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

Experiences can make us withered or wise. 🧙‍♂️ Our responses to our experiences are in our control. ✌️ Each lesson, good or bad, helps build our perspective. 🧠 • Learn • Grow • Improve •

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

@thomaswhartley Co-coaching or ‘pack coaching’ (whole MDT) as we called it is a huge passion area. Here’s a couple slides on how we approached it in a previous role.

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

10 years

Pep G. use of Analysis “You wouldn't attack the same way from a mountain top as you would from wide open countryside” http://t.co/kSm72dcZAg

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

7 years

Six years since you left us Blake. Still a massive loss but always an inspiration. #RipBlakeMelbourne ❤️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

2 years

‘Talent needs perspective’ Understanding this principle is a game changer. Coaching the person, tapping into their perspective and helping shape their view on their role in this world. Rise on @disneyplus nails this perfectly. What a story. @Giannis_An34 👏

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Back in 2017 being part of a special group of staff and players winning the U20 World Cup in South Korea! Here’s my football memory helping to raise awareness for those living with Dementia @BirminghamFA Everyone share your football memory and use the #MyFootballMemory ⚽️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

❤️ this.

Richard Shuttleworth Phd

@skillacq

6 years

KOBE BRYANT on Coaching | Coach to Learn When to Get Out of the Way | OBSERVE & Guide | Learner Curiosity, Aspirations, Imagination, Inspire & Connect [P2] @markstkhlm

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

7 years

Privileged to have shared an incredible experience with great friends today, a visit to @KensingtonRoyal to meet HRH Prince William. 🏆🥇👑

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

8 years

5 years ago we lost our friend, a leader and one of the most inspirational people I ever met. Always in our thoughts ❤️ #RIPBLAKEMELBOURNE

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

9 years

This is genius.

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

Great to sit down a talk coaching and my journey so far in football with Keith and David from @GoldDustPodcast Two really good guys doing great things for the coaching community. Check them out. 🔥

Gold Dust

@GoldDustPodcast

3 years

Episode 57 with @AVFCOfficial First Team Coach, @coachdanks , is now live. Aaron was part of England’s U20 World Cup winning success, and has also previously worked at West Brom, for The FA and at Anderlecht. #GoldDust

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

8 years

So excited and humbled to be given the opportunity to work at the highest level with our u18 National Team #proud

England Football

@EnglandFootball

8 years

The FA has appointed a number of specialist coaches to work alongside the @england men’s development teams:

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

3 years

So four years ago today, this happened… Didn’t need a trophy to feel proud and happy working with this group of staff… but it certainly felt good 🏆 @England

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Not everyday you get chance to say congratulations to the World Champions. Inspirational team straight back at it and chasing the next victory @englandcricket #deliveringwhenitcounts #winningafterwinning

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Exciting opportunity: In Possession Specialist Coaching Position, Working with @England development teams. • Enthusiastic ✅ • Passionate ✅ • Open Minded ✅ • Student of the game ✅ Apply here:

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

9 years

Modern Coach 1. Inspirational leader 2. Superb talent management skills 3. Master communicator 4. Cultural architect 5. Visionary tactician

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

💭Systems 💭Tactics 💭Practice Design 💭Learning 💭PEOPLE ✅

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

Another education tonight and what a masterclass from Messi. Amazing how he manages himself through the game and the team adapt around him. Even happier to have shared the experience with my boy for his 8th Birthday 😍

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

7 years

* "Never try to be better than someone else, but never cease trying to be the best you can be. You have control over that but not the other." John Wooden

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

8 years

Hard to say goodbye to a great group of people today. It's been an absolute pleasure 💙

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

4 years

@crewealexfc Stay strong Ashton! The whole football family are behind you 👊❤️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

Amazing work by these Guys 💙

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Guest coaching in the foundation phase this morning. Used these challenge cards from @TheMagicAcad to create some secret missions. Had a brilliant & positive impact on players behaviour. #Noticing #Stretch #Joy

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

An exciting, young, technically gifted England squad. Testament to the work of many grassroots and youth development coaches up and down the country. #Riseofthefearless

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

10 year challenge! Been an incredible decade, what a journey with great people by my side. Here’s to the next ten 🎉✋🤚🎉 #NewYearChallenge

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@coachdanks

9 years

Developed a task sheet to get feedback from players. How brave are we to seek 360 feedback?! #BetterNeverStops

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

8 years

Leadership ✔️ Player-led ✔️ Bloody Brilliant ✔️

British & Irish Lions

@lionsofficial

8 years

🎥 Hearing 2009 skipper @paul_oconnell was in the @rydercupeurope team room last night #motivation

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@coachdanks

10 years

Role of the forward: Show (movement), Secure (receiving), Set up (passing, retaining skills), Supply (assists) Score (finishing skills) ⚽

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@coachdanks

5 years

Loved this session last night. Thanks for having me and thanks to the players for their effort and creativity! #CreateandScore

Stuart English

@StuartEnglish8

5 years

A big thank you to @coachdanks for sharing some ideas on ‘creating and scoring’ with our players and staff this evening. @bcfcacademy ⚽️👌

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

10 years

Another example of why we must do more finishing practices inside the area (@ speed) rather than pretty ones outside. http://t.co/n9ubYvc7Yu

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

8 years

Looking forward to spending my last week at WBA. With some amazing friends who are outstanding at what they do 💙⚽️

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

5 years

Now this is good. “For those using their powers to empower others”

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@coachdanks

5 years

Enjoyable #FACupFinal Tactically interesting. This panoramic photo is a @ManCity goal kick. Stretch the pitch!

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@coachdanks

2 years

Brilliant. And a Brummie wins it 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Basketball England 🥇🥈

@bballengland

2 years

WE WIN OUR FIRST EVER GOLD!!!! 🏀 🥇 #GameTime | #TeamEngland

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@coachdanks

5 years

Fantastic experience shared with some brilliant people. The hard graft continues for us all but immensely proud of everyone! 🙌 #BetterNeverStops

England Football Learning

@EnglandLearning

5 years

A big congratulations to 2⃣ of our own 👏 @FA coaches @Lyds87 and @coachdanks completed their #FALevel5 in Coaching Football last week, and are back on the grass today. 💪⚽️ Meet the class of 2019 here:

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@coachdanks

6 years

Fitting tribute this morning. Watching England U15s train on the Gordon Banks pitch @StGeorgesPark #RIP His legacy will live on.

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

9 years

Early start to analyse #BayernBenfica Bayern playing an brilliant version of 442. Pep's a genius. #BetterNeverStops

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

10 years

A mediocre coach tells, A good coach explains, A superior coach demonstrates... But the great coach Inspires! #coaching #leadership

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@coachdanks

6 years

So sad to hear the news of Dick Bates passing. Inspired so many of us coaches and captured my imagination about teaching the game. World class coach and educator RIP. 🙏

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Aaron Danks

@coachdanks

6 years

Love this photo. Well done lads and to all the staff and players behind the scene who help these boys grow! 👍💙