Tips for smaller players in youth football

In youth football very often, if not most, the smallest players on the pitch are the most gifted technically. It can be very tough against bigger and stronger players if you don’t use your technique and brain to keep free of 1v1 challenges. Here are some tips Identity and create space to receive the ball…

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What makes me different from other coaches

10 years ago when I established 1to1 Football Coach there was a handful of us. Now there are 100s of ‘coaches’ offering there services usually built on a FA Level 1 and a flash Instagram page. Most of the time the Instagram posts are more about themselves with images and videos of them doing the…

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Sunday football

I had finished my really early session on Sunday morning so decided to have a walk through some Sunday Youth Football at Chelmer Park and The Prom in Maldon. Two of my favourite places. Anyway, Chelmer Park lots of matches lots of fun. Players enjoying themselves which is great. Couple of points I noted, goalkeepers…

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Football football Football

Been a while since I did a post so going to start getting back into it with help, advice and observations. Blogging and social media is an area I neglect so here is a fresh start. So from now as regular posts feel free to drop me a line with queries or questions whether you…

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Individual Scouting Reports

Have your match and performance analysed and receive a professional report with targets for your Individual Action Plans. This is a great tool for grassroots players trying to improve their game.

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Goalkeeper Sessions

Hi everyone Just creating this post to highlight that I do offer Specialist Goalkeeping Sessions. Throughout my career I have always worked with Goalkeepers and still do. Sessions are detailed and work on all aspects of the modern game. Technical Tactical Physical Psychological All attributes are covered in engaging motivation and positive environment.

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