Goal : Design smarter, more intentional sessions that connect to purpose and player needs. Why it matters : Too often, we jump straight into session planning, cones, drills, timings, logistics. But the best sessions don’t start with structure, they start with questions . Asking the right questions sharpens focus, aligns players with purpose, and turns every “session” into a an opportunity to learn. Here are 5 questions to ask before every session. What do I want players t

Goal : Know your next move / First touch for next action Article Structure : Layout How it works Coaching points Layout 8 players in 1/2 of a 1/4 pitch space with a box set up in the middle. How it works Teams are aiming to play side to side and connect with their team mate on the outside. The player on the outside who receives the ball, must carry into the box and be replaced by the person who passed it to the outside. Coaching Points Player carrying the ball in - Have th

Goal: A 5-10 minute reflection template with prompts Article Structure Why it matters 10 minute routine Making habits stick Why it matters The learning cycle is simple: Plan → Do → Review → Reflect There are 3 clear benefits of reflection, awareness, progress and perspective. Many top coaches use different ways of reflection, scribbles, journals, voice notes or like myself, a good daydream in the drive home. If we aren't reflecting then we could be stuck in a loop of negativ

Goal: 2 warm up games that start to test decision making from the very start Article Structure Typical warm ups 2 warm up arrival ideas Coaching takeaways What does good look like? We've all seen them and we've all probably been a part of them. Players need them, but how often do you hear "I love the warm ups"? Not enough. We've all seen warm ups that tick the box but do little do prepare players for whats next. The issue is warm ups are often mindless movement , not game pr