Coaching is what it is all about. Not reading about it or talking about it but getting out on the grass having a go and making a difference. Do you aspire to be the coach that elevates players beyond their potential? The coach who leads the team to victory through innovative strategies and unified purpose? … Read more
Time management was one of the greatest lessons I ever learned and I don’t mean just as a coach. Now, don’t get me wrong the technical, tactical, physical and psychological areas were crucial in my development as a coach as were all the other aspects of coaching I picked up over the years. But learning … Read more
Pre-Season already!!! I don’t want to think about that I need a rest. As we approach yet another end to another season it is time to reflect on success, failures and future improvements before a well-earned break is taken. However, as coaches, we never really switch off completely as we may be considering what our … Read more
Position-specific training was one of the parts of training I enjoyed doing the most when I was playing. It didn’t matter to me if it was at the end of the session or a second session in the afternoon. This was my time as an individual, where I could practice what I was good at, … Read more
Having a solid defence is an art that is something I firmly believe in, and, as a striker, I have come up against some very difficult-to-beat defences in my career. Are you a soccer enthusiast looking to take your team’s defence to the next level? Or maybe you’re a coach searching for ways to improve … Read more
Can you develop soccer intelligence? I was recently delivering on a UEFA B coaching course and this was a question that was asked me by one of the candidates. My answer was yes but then it got me thinking as to how it could be broken down to be developed. Introduction Soccer is a sport … Read more
