Football Training

The common assumption is that a coach's role revolves around organising and conducting coaching sessions, however this is a misconception. It is true to say that they contribute a significant amount to coaching but football training must incorporate much more to ensure success, both on the field and off the field. This is a fact understood, accepted and appreciated by the creators of Coaches Colleague and therefore this website seeks to emphasise this fact and looks to not only provide session ideas but also incorporate every aspect of football training, so that players receive a thorough footballing education and a ready to undertake the demands placed upon them during a game.

Other aspect of Football Training include;

• Nutrition - The fuel for and a major determining factor of their performance.
• Fitness - If players are not physical fit or strong enough to complete the tasks being asked of them then they will not succeed.
• Injuries - Procedures, rehabilitation and, most importantly, prevention.
• Refereeing - If the coach does not fully comprehend the Laws of the Game, how can they possibly educate their players?
• Child Protection - An often overlooked but extremely crucial element. Keep your players and YOURSELF safe.
• Planning - There are many elements of the coach's role that require planning.
• Evaluating - For everything planned, there should be an evaluation of how it went and what could be altered.
• Equality - To ensure no barriers exist to prevent any player wishing to participate from participation.

There are also other aspects that also require the coach's attention, all of which are covered within the pages of this website.

The Focus of Football Training

Coaches Colleague understands the importance of all the direct contact time a coach gets with their players and therefore seeks to ensure this time is as productive as possible. By providing coaches with coaching session ideas and tools to make their role less complicated, the coach can focus all their attention on what they enjoy doing - coaching and interacting with their players.

• Football Training should not be the same week in, week out.
• Football Training should be enjoyable and educational.
• Football Training should not be seen as a chore by the coach.
• Football Training should be as fun for the coach as it is for the players.

So allow Coaches Colleague to take the stress and strain out of the planning aspect of your football training, by utilising one of our many easy to understand, informative and innovative coaching sessions. With a Sessions section that contains over 700 pages, you are guaranteed to find an exercise relevant to your players age, ability and experience.