⛔ MYTH: Stronger and faster players always turn out the best in the long run. ✅ FACT: The ones who think, adapt, and read the game usually push ahead. Physical size gives a head start, not a guarantee.

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I saw a post about support networks on LinkedIn, and I got me thinking about the support coaches get. Having a good support network really can make or break you as a coach. So #SundayShare community, why don't we give a shout out to the person or people who support us.

There is something quite therapeutic about polishing leather boots! There is also something a bit special about a freshly polishing pair of football boots😍

A team with belief will always outperform a team with doubt. 💭 Psychological superiority is invisible, but opponents feel it immediately. #Mindset #CoachingSuperiorities

3v1 | 5v3 | 6v4 | Progressive Pressure ⚽️ Created On: Sport Session Planner #SundayShare #SundayShare ✅ Closing down and containing the attackers 🧩 Set-Up: ➡️ 25 by 25 space, place 4 mini goals at opposite ends of the pitch, 2 of them wide and 2 of them a little narrower. Add 4

🏃‍➡️⚽️ Can Your Players Handle the Chaos? This high-tempo 8v6 Breakout Game from the #CoachesHub Session Library is all about creating intelligent chaos — forcing players to think quicker, break pressure with purpose, and exploit overloads in real match-like moments. Expect a

🚨52 Top Tips 🚨 Tip 18 - Consider Different Communication Methods If you want all 52 Tips in one go visit my Gumroad (link in bio) where I am running a “pay what you want” offer for the document. You can pay 50p, £1, £10 or £1000 if you want, it is completely up to

𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦: 𝟏. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 You cannot motivate a player you do not know. Some respond

Next time you see a “Pep possession drill” or “Arteta small-sided game”… pause for a second. Don’t copy it. Understand the idea behind it. 🧵

We all have a reason why we started coaching, whether it's to stay involved in the game, help your child's team, you are a glutton for punishment, etc. Question. Has your Why changed since you started, or is your reason for doing it the same?

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⚽ The 3-4-3 gives you: 🔷 Strong central connections 🔷 Natural triangles between AMs + DMs 🔷 Constant wide threats from wing-backs Balanced, fluid, and built for dominance. 💡 ✍️ Drawn on the Handheld Touchline Pad from thecoacheszone.com

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YouTube is full of “U9 drill,” “U10 drill,” “U11 drill,” “U12 drill,” “U13 drill” videos. But if you coach players in this age range, here’s the truth: The drill matters far less than the decisions inside it. 🧵

Being able to have a positive impact on people's lives is the best job satisfaction you can get. Coaching in a prison environment has also had a big impact on my coaching over the last couple of years. If you can coach a group of prisoners in a prison, not much will phase you.

I'm tutoring my 2nd CPD of the 25/26 season tonight. We've sold out and got 40 coaches signed up for tonight, which I think is fantastic for a Tuesday night in mid December. It looks like as coaches, we love learning about finishing as much as our players love practicing it!

I'm keen to make sure that just because I'm involved in coach education it's doesn't mean my learning stops. I had 2 great learning opportunities yesterday with a Ray Power live masterclass with Brendan Rogers, and a FA coach educatior event on Think Aloud with Dr Amy Whitehead

𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃-𝐔𝐏 | 6️⃣+🃏 🆚 7️⃣+🧤 📍 Training Objective: Improve central defender support in a back three ↔️ Adjust center-back positioning in width and depth 👀 Open body shape to scan and identify passing options 🧭 Read pressure and decide whether to play through or switch