Introduction Every once in a while I get asked a question by a coach asking for a recommendation for a pair of football boots they could wear on the training pitch so that they can better teach the future stars of the world. In England and most other places in the world, there is a … Read more
Are you a soccer coach hoping to sharpen your observation skills? Discover tried-and-true methods that will undoubtedly assist you in determining each player’s skills, potential, and areas for development. Learn how to control the game while observing, make modifications, and more. Soccer coaches must have an eye for detail because the sport is fast-paced and … Read more
Have you ever heard the term coach burnout? And thought to myself, if it is as the term describes, it would never happen to me. I love coaching and putting in the time and effort to be the best I can be. Well, you are wrong and it can happen to you, just as it can … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know how to develop resilience in young people? Well, this article will endeavour to explain what it is and how it can be achieved. I recently wrote an article on mental toughness and for years I believed this was the same thing as resilience and something I had acquired through … Read more
Mental toughness is something I have always classed myself as having. This was not something that was taught to me, it was through growing up during the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It was also about being a person of colour, constantly getting knockbacks, life struggles, hardship, etc. All the things you have to fight through … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know some practical thoughts on 11v11 soccer formations and tactics? Well, in this article I will look into the history of formations and when it all began, before exploring in detail two of the most popular formations ever used. However, before we get started, I wanted you to know why … Read more
If you work in a professional club whether it’s senior football or in the Academy, the best equipment for football coaching that you require to put on a fun, safe, enjoyable and educational session is all provided for you. The same can be said for tutors of coach education, everything you need to teach the … Read more
When I first got my break into professional football back in the early 1990s, I didn’t know much about nutrition and why it is crucial for football players, other than that, certain types of food are good for you and some are not. It did surprise me, however, that a lot of these athletes didn’t … Read more
How should you warm up for football? – A coach educator once told me many years ago “How do you know, what you don’t know” which has always stuck with me, especially when I am coaching players or educating coaches. Our first thought is, that if something is simple, players/coaches should already know this so … Read more
Football is a physically demanding sport characterised by frequent strenuous activities, we are going to look at the components of fitness within this sport such as high-intensity running, turning, tackling and jumping. Players must be able to cope with these physical demands and still be capable of maintaining the technical standard throughout the match. Playing … Read more
