Coaching Process - much more than soccer drills

The common assumption is that a coach's role revolves around organising and conducting soccer drills, however this is a misconception*. It is true to say that they contribute a significant amount to coaching but soccer coaching must incorporate much more to ensure success. 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 the coaching process, so that players receive a thorough footballing education and a ready to undertake the demands placed upon them during a game.

Other aspect of the Coaching Process 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.

Bring together all aspects of the coaching process with your own personal arsenal of soccer drills and fulfil your full potential.

*However this is not to say that insufficent attention has been placed upon football coaching sessions, because with over 800 pages in the Sessions section inclduing over 550 football coaching sessions Coaches Colleague delivers a library of soccer drills that no other resource can.