Posts by Fraser Skimming
Praise and Testimonials
I don’t include testimonials in my website. Maybe I should! I have worked with countless players over the years improving their perfurnance significantly and received much praise and thanks. But just for once I thought I would highlight this recent one!
Read MoreWorking with beginners… introducing the rhythm
Always a great coaching challenge teaching beginners to play with a football. Working on agility balance coordination and striking the ball. Massively about footwork at this early stage. I find myself using numbers and steps to choreograph movement very often. If I had music even better and get the rhythm of the game flowing!
Read MoreBills 200 shots session!
Well done to top striker Billy Hughes who completed an intense finishing session last Wednesday. On recount Bill had over 200 shots at goal from different game scenarios. 12 year old Bill ( pictured) has been top scorer in every league he has played in since age 5. In representative games he has scored against…
Read More1 to 1 Football Sessions
My sessions cover the flowing technical and skills areas to develop the all round player effective on both feet. Sessions are designed to reflect the players ability and age and are challenging and rewarding. Expect to see rapid improvement and progress evident in match situations. Sessions work on individual play as well as tactical and…
Read MoreKeep sharp during Christmas and New Year
With some clubs having a Xmas break and many postponements due to the weather why don’t you take the opportunity to fit in some training sessions with me on Astro over the Christmas and New Year period. Keep your fitness up and keep technically sharp. Start the New Year on top form !
Read MoreLook after the Ball!!
When you get the ball enjoy having it. You won’t have it for long. Make use of it and don’t give it away until there is someone who is in a better position, or you have had a shot at goal. Being able to deal with the ball under pressure is a major major component…
Read MoreGirls Football Coaching
I am getting a lot of enquiries about setting up technical sessions for girls. I already have several female footballers at 1 to 1 but there is a demand for group sessions. I think putting a few players together in 1 venue would work. Without a doubt the coaching you will get is light years…
Read MoreGillingham Scholarship for Toby.
Congratulations to Toby who received a scholarship at Gillingham FC this week. Toby worked with me at different times during 2015 and 2016 at a crucial time in his development to improve his midfield play and I wish him all the best.
Read MoreThe next Pep, Poch or Jose..! ( coaching work experience)
I am searching for young aspiring coaches looking for work experience to gain an insight into the world of football coaching. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about football technique and at the same time improve your own skills. This is open to players/aspiring coaches from Year 10 at school upwards. I…
Read MoreCoaching for Adult players
I have a growing client base of adult players that I coach from all levels of the football pyramid. I do a lot of this coaching in the daytime when venues are empty and peaceful! If you are an adult player looking for some technical work to improve your game, football related fitness or a…
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