Posts by Fraser Skimming
Wednesday Goalkeeper session.
Back to doing some goalkeeping yesterday with an ex professional player. The guy has been out the game for a while and was looking to get fit and back in top shape. Session in Walthamstow watched by a few people. My client offered a trial at end of the session! Not bad for an hours…
Read MoreReleased Academy Players: the next step
Very often ( very often) across all age groups I get calls from parents because their son or daughter has just been released by a professional club. After I have done a 1 to 1 session with them I talk to the player and parents and ask the reasons the club gave. In most cases…
Read MoreEngland’s Corner Routine
I did smile when I saw the old ‘ bus stop’ routine being pulled out. I’ve put it above and used it at lots of clubs I’ve worked at. An old classic!
Read MoreSuperb finishes from Falcao and Cuadrado
Two fabulous finishes 1 v1 with keeper from Falcao and Cuadrado yesterday verses Poland. These 2 finishes are ones that I coach on a regular basis. The one from Falcao looks simple but is superb and very difficult. Running in from the right the usual finishes are a low drive to the far post which…
Read MoreInjured…The world Cup
A very frustrating 2 weeks being out injured. made he mistake of coming back to coach to early and made it worse so hope to be back coaching early next week,,,,, The plus side is of course is I have been able to enjoy most of the World Cup. Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Mexico I have…
Read MoreThe rise of 1 to 1 coaching
This morning I read of Peps praise of Arteta’ s 1 to 1 coaching with Sterling and Sane at Man City and I consider it one of the important growth areas in football coaching. Next month I do my yearly professional development with the FA on 1 to 1 coaching as the importance of it…
Read MoreEngland World Cup 2018
How many countries in this World Cup will have a squad of players that only play in their domestic league similar to England? Who are they? Does it matter ?
Read MoreKatie.. Leyton FC
Great picture from Saturdays sessions.. Super player .. work hard, enjoy the results..
Read MoreKeep sharp and work on weaknesses during the break.
So your season has finished and your evaluating how it all went. Positives, negatives and how can I get better? Dont ignore your football during the break. Sure, you need a rest mentally and physically. Keep in shape, keep technically on top and feel better mentally by refining your skills, learning something new and begin…
Read MoreLooking for coaches in the South East
Hi I am looking for coaches of all levels who would like to develop their expertise in 1 to 1 coaching and join the team. If this is something you are interested in get in touch. Fraser
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