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‘Why do I only come on if we’re winning by loads or losing by loads?’
So why did I want to be a football coach and what did I think I would get out of it? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Actually it’s a bloody tough one to consider but I’ll try and be as honest as I can. When a parent looks over and […]
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Are the Professional clubs getting scouting wrong with kids?
“Anyone who tells you they can spot a professional player at five years old is basically lying,” says former talent ID manager Nick Levett, an expert in the eight to 11-year-old age group. Scouting football players as young as five, persuading an 11-year-old to sign a contract with private school education or offering a teenager’s […]
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Great Session that can be done indoors
Ball Mastery – Small Space, limited equipment
Training you can do at home, toe taps and advanced toe taps
Player Challenge Cards
Can you complete all the levels and master the player challenges? Download all for free by clicking the image below. […]
Maintaining your well-being during lockdown
Lockdown has impacted on coaches in a variety of ways. Whereas some have welcomed the opportunity for reflection, others are raring to get back out on the grass. Use the tips below to ensure you are staying active, looking after your mental health and connecting with others. 1. Be kind to yourself Some days you’ll […]
1 Touch Countering
Possession to 1 touch counter attack Teams play 4v4 in the central zone. Once they’ve completed a minimum of 4 passes, they can play into the #9 who is limited to touch. 2 players from the same team must join the attack and are also limited to 1 touch. All 3 players must touch the […]
1v1 Attacking v Defending Changing direction
