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The Importance of Match Experience

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Match experience is a critical component of training and player development. A lack of experience is likely to damage players potential and often they will not reach even close to their previous potential ability. However, if you can manage the experience that young players receive, the benefits to their career will be huge and it could be the difference between producing a poor player and a player capable of excellence.

One of the key factors that influence a player's match experience is how much experience is gained and the amount of minutes that they play. It is a risky strategy to regularly feature young, growing players in competitive first team football that is important to your league status. Cup matches against lower opposition, or an end of season fixture with nothing to play for, are good opportunities to put faith in these developing players and does not only boost their morale, but boosts the chances of them improving.

It seems logical and necessary then to loan out any young players who you deem to have a future at the club, and this is when another vital factor is introduced; the quality of the match experience. Should your player compete in a higher division of better quality, the more his attributes will increase; it is a simple concept, really. A player will of course also gain experience from making appearances for the reserve team or youth side, though progress may be a lot more gradual and it would be just as worthwhile sending them on loan to another club.

Should you take the route of loaning players, there are a few lessons you should learn. It is advisable to keep a player with your club until he is at a level where he is good enough to be a first team regular for a team that plays at a reasonably high league, especially your bright prospects. You certainly do not want one of your better young players competing in a league which is not challenging him and will not be valuable experience. Be aware of how your players away from the club are coping as well. They may not be getting much football or may have struggled to adapt, and at that point, you would have to consider recalling them.