Many leagues around the country and around the world are either back under way following pre-season, or returning to competition very soon, so we asked some of the coaches within The Coaching Manual team what their first ‘proper’ training session looked like, and why?
Steven Crane - Foundation phase coach (u11)
Steven is a FA UEFA B licensed football coach and U11 coach at a Premier League Academy, as well as Head of Player Development and Education at The Coaching Manual.
Dribbling to Create 1v1 and 2v1 situations - click here for the full session.
Session breakdown:
“The first session back should focus on, high intensity game-related practices. The players have missed out on opportunities to be creative and have touches on the ball, so this is a great time to allow them to do this”
Paul Bright - Youth Development phase coach (12-16)
Paul is a UEFA A Licence and USSF A Licence coach, and is Technical Director at The Coaching Manual.
Transition to Defend - click here for the full session
Session breakdown:
- Transition to Defend 4v4+2 Skill Practice
- Transition to Defend Possession Practice
- Transition to Defend 8v8 Conditioned Game
"This session is an opportunity to develop your players by teaching them the right mindset when seeking to regain possession. It's a fast-paced session so as well as an opportunity for learning, it helps players prepare for the season ahead."
Lee Fletcher - Development phase coach (16+)
Lee’s coaching qualifications include UEFA B Coaching Award, and he has various experiences in Europe in different capacities. Lee is now Head of Content with The Coaching Manual..
Transition to Regaining the Ball - click here for the full session
Session breakdown
- Counter Attacking 4v2 Rondo
- 3v3 Counter Attacking Transitional - Small Sided Games
- Attacking Overloads Skill Practice
"These practices are great for replicating the pace of a competitive match, which players need to be able to keep up now the season has started - the session also requires players to hone their quick decision-making skills while under pressure."
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