Inspiring Young Minds: Coaching Gen Z Athletes (Short Course)

Decode. Engage. Elevate.

Unlock next-gen motivation and mindset for youth sport success.

This focused short course is designed for coaches, sport psychologists and youth development practitioners who want to master the psychology of coaching Generation Z (and ‘Gen Alpha’ - the next generation) athletes. Led by Phil Phillipou, author and expert in developing psychological skills in youth sport, this course combines evidence-informed insight with practical tools you can apply straight away.

Over three engaging recorded lessons, you’ll explore what makes Gen Z (and Alpha) athletes unique, how to communicate and motivate them, and how to build resilience and independence in young adults thriving in a digital world. Lessons are delivered to you in bite-sized, actionable modules — ready to watch at your pace — and finished with a live Q&A where Phil answers your questions in real time.

Course Content:

📚 Course Reading:

Available Upon Start of Course

🎥 Lesson 1: Crack the Gen Z Code: Decoding the Footballer's Digital Brain

Recorded Lesson: sent to participants - 15th Feb 2026

Discover how digital culture shapes attention, motivation and learning — and how to turn these traits into coaching strengths.

🎥 Lesson 2: Ignite Your Gen Z Athlete: Effective Praise and Feedback

Recorded Lesson: sent to participants - 22nd Feb 2026

Learn how to deliver feedback that resonates with Gen Z, builds confidence and drives performance.

🎥 Lesson 3: Building Resilience and Independence in Young Adults (the Gen Z Challenge)

Recorded Lesson: sent to participants - 1st Mar 2026

Equip yourself with strategies to foster grit, self-reliance and mental toughness in today’s youth.

💻 Lesson 4: Ask Phil Anything

6:30pm (UK) - 8th Mar 2026

Join the live (& recorded) zoom-based session to dive deeper, bring your real-world scenarios, and get personalised coaching guidance.

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Whether you’re coaching in grassroots, academy or school settings, this short course will help you better understand, engage, and elevate the Gen Z athletes you work with — transforming everyday coaching into lasting development.

About the Presenter — Phil Phillipou

Phil Phillipou is a leading voice in youth sport psychology and the author of Inspiring Young Minds, a highly regarded book focused on developing psychological skills in young athletes. With years of experience working at the intersection of coaching, education and athlete development, Phil specialises in helping coaches understand how young people think, learn and perform in modern sporting environments. Known for his ability to translate research into practical, coach-friendly strategies, Phil is widely respected for his expertise in motivation, communication, resilience and long-term athlete development. His work equips coaches with the confidence and tools to positively shape young minds and maximise both performance and personal growth.