The Plans
Weekly training programs for players aged 5 and above, designed to ensure consistent improvement.
Passing and receiving skills
This plan shows you how to introduce correct technique with the beginners and teaches older players how to break lines to penetrate
Dribbling and running with the ball
This plan starts with entry level skills all the way to more complex uses of dribbling and running with the ball to penetrate effectively.
Playing out from the back
Young players need to learn the techniques to be comfortable on the ball under pressure, the older players will be able to play out in different ways
Shooting
Putting the ball in the back of the net is what it's all about. This plan introduces basic skills for youngsters and more advanced techniques for older players
Dribbling
Getting the balance right between teaching basic techniques for young players and challenging older players is what this plan is about
Ball Mastery
All players need solid ball mastery skills as a foundation. This plan will help you take players from novice to master in their development journey
Combination Play
This can be challenging for younger players. However, this plan has the right skills and sessions at the right ages from 5-15 upwards
Defending
We teach basic concepts and movements for the youngest through to effective pressing and support for the older players in this defending intro
Ball Mastery
All players need solid ball mastery skills as a foundation. This plan will help you take players from novice to master in their development journey
About Us
What We Do
The role of the coach is more important than ever. Developing footballers is a collaborative journey between coach, player and parent with the objective of maximising potential.
Millions of players and coaches who've learned from sessions on The Coaching Manual all have one thing in common, they've improved.
We help coaches and players get better, it's that simple.
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