Coaching Resources
This resources page will provide:
- simple and easy-to-follow session plans that are adaptable for a variety of skill levels and age groups
- videos showcasing the fundamental skills and movements
- coaching tips sourced from experienced community and elite-level coaches to help you get the best outcome from your coaching experiences.
Session Plan videos
Coaching Tips
Quick bits of advice from coaches who have learned these tips on their journey.
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Colour coordinate your cones when setting up. This makes it easier to see the different parts of your session and to explain to the players where to go
Placing bibs where you want players to start can help them visualise where to stand or the starting position for the game
It鈥檚 okay to reuse the same sessions. Players need repetition to learn. If you find a session that they enjoy that also enables you to coach a topic, then use it again and again
Have something for the players to do upon arrival. The best idea is to set up a small-sided pitch and have them play as soon as they arrive, 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 3v3 etc.
It can take time for players to understand the rules of a new game or exercise, However, sometimes it might not click: SO-CHANGE-IT
On a windy day, to stop the footballs from being blown away, either place them in a heavy goal, or create a circle with cones to keep them inside.
Aim to create an environment where mistakes are okay and recognised as being part of the learning process.
Use visual demonstrations with the ball and player movement when you can. This helps players to understand what you are wanting them to do and can make the practice easier.