If you’re anything like me, planning your sessions so that Goalkeepers are getting as much attention as outfield players is challenging. I took it upon myself to take a Level 1 GK Course a few years back, but still consider my knowledge to be limited. Add that to the fact that most coaches don’t […]
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For U8, please click here For U10, please click here Technical – Lofted Passing In recent years, the long pass has received some unnecessary criticism. Watching teams like Barcelona and the current Man City team play a beautiful short passing game is a joy. But at the same time, so is watching goals like
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For U8, please click here Technical – Receiving the Pass “If you raise your head before you control your team-mate’s pass, you immediately notice all the space you have.” – Xavi The single biggest attribute I have seen assist players in their decision-making ability and thus, their game day performance, is that of checking
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Plan for the season or week by week? For me it’s no-brainer, especially when it comes to long-term development. Teachers do it. Academies have a curriculum. I have found that the teams that I have worked with have improved far greater when using a progressive season plan. My earlier years coaching saw me react to
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