Posts by Fraser Skimming
Do Academies spend enough time on individual skill and technical work?
Morning Interesting article I picked up last night about the balance in Academies and team training as a whole at any level between team play and individual skill development. ( full article available on Facebook page ) Of course the irony is that what made the player ‘special’ before they entered the Academy, what…
Read MoreDeveloping both feet early…
Pictured above one of my clients playing away to Manchester Utd for Charlton Athletic at the weekend. A very young player who I work with weekly with the prime objective of establishing excellent technical ability with both feet. I cannot place enough emphasis on developing the correct technique as early as we can on both feet. I…
Read MoreWhat makes my sessions different
Hi. Many people ask what my sessions consist of and why they are different. When you arrive my session will already be set up and ready to go. Sessions are intense and you will be working for the full hour. I like to work using ‘stations’. there is no time wasted setting up the next activity…
Read MoreFantasy Football 11
Here is my Fantasy Football 11. All players I have worked with, managed or coached. All great players and people with most still playing a big part in the game. Ian walker: Spurs, Leicester and England. Walks and I as the management team saved Bishops Stortford from impending relegation in 2011. The club was subsequently…
Read MoreWest Ham Fan Ben shows remarkable progress
Ben from Abridge in Essex demonstrates good shooting technique as his overall performance has progressed superbly in the few weeks he has been working with me. Ben is beginning the game of football and is taking on board everything I am teaching him. Ben has a great attitude and works extremely hard during the hour.…
Read MoreImrpove your football skills and technical ability!
Hello gain after a short break! This week I am in my regular coaching locations of Colchester, Fairlop, Dagenham and Dartford. I am also visiting Harlow and Southend. This is the time to really take advantage of the better weather and lighter evenings to focus on your skills an technique. With the season coming to…
Read MoreFA Level 1, 2 and 3 Support Sessions
Due to the frequent requests I get from friends and colleagues to support them in doing their FA badges I have decided to offer this as a service. Having worked as a Coach Educator for the FAW and coming from a football and sports teaching background its something I enjoy and do well. Whether you…
Read MoreEaster Football Sessions
Hello. I am having a well deserved break for a few days from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th April. Following that I am back on the Saturday 8th onwards. Why don’t you take advantage of having no school and book some sessions day time. Hope to hear from you! Fraser.
Read MoreConnor follows in some famous footsteps!
My latest young footballer, Connor , is a young, very exciting talent following in the footsteps of some very famous players. Connor plays for the prestigious Senrab FC in East London as well as training with Spurs once a week. Senrab are a remarkable club having produced over 150 professional players in its 50 year history. Sol Campbell,…
Read MoreFootball technique, football skills, speed balance and coordination!
Under 9 player Younis from South East London pictured in his 2nd session with me on Saturday. Ball work, ball work, ball work, hundreds of touches throughout the hour. Technique, skills, speed balance and coordination!
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