Confidence Builders #15: Handling Mistakes Like Champions Members will get this session straight into their inbox Champions aren't players who never make mistakes. They're players who make mistakes and come back stronger. The difference between good players and great players is what happens after the error. The Problem: Players who let one mistake ruin their entire performance, becoming hesitant, avoiding risks, and playing not to make errors instead of playing to win. The Session That Fixes It: 2v2 Game Management Teaches players to recover quickly and positively from errors as they need to work in a team, even though the game is 2v2. When it is a player's turn again, the quickest way to concede again is by dwelling on a past mistake Goal: Teach players to recover quickly and positively from errors, building resilience that turns setbacks into comebacks and maintains performance levels despite mistakes. Exercise taken from the 328 Football Training Sessions resource

I thought everyone would like to know that I'm now offering free 15-minute one-to-one slots on the Football Coaching Academy. The Football Coaching Academy is my other community, which provides coach support and all the other features that ChatGPT can explain much better than I can. If you want to get involved in the one-to-ones, head over to The Football Coaching Academy.

Confidence Builders #14: Building Bulletproof Confidence Members will get this session straight into their inbox Technique works in training, but confidence wins matches. When players believe in themselves, their technique flourishes. When they doubt themselves, even perfect technique crumbles under pressure. The Problem: Players who perform brilliantly in training but shrink when the pressure builds, making basic mistakes and avoiding responsibility in crucial moments. The Session That Fixes It: Retain & Release Challenge Builds self-belief through progressive success and positive reinforcement Goal: Build unshakeable self-belief through structured success experiences, positive reinforcement, and progressive challenge that proves to players they can perform under pressure. Exercise taken from the 328 Football Training Sessions resource

I watched a coach spend 20 minutes trying to teach his 9-year-olds a complex pressing system last week. The problem? Half the players couldn't receive a pass without it bouncing off their feet. This scene plays out on pitches across the country every weekend. Coaches are eager to implement sophisticated tactical systems with players who lack the technical foundation to execute them. You can't build tactical intelligence on technical weakness..... Read more on the blog

The Grassroots Football Pack is now $10 for today only! Only for members of this community (it's still $20 on my webstore, so this is an exclusive!) THE GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL PACK Coach Education & Organisation for Every Format 📋 WHAT YOU GET: 🎓 COMPLETE FORMATION EDUCATION Understand WHY, not just WHERE - 7v7 formations explained simply - 9v9 tactical principles - 11v11 positioning logic - Transition strategies between formats - Age-appropriate tactical concepts 📋 MATCHDAY ORGANIZATION SYSTEM Look professional on game day - Pre-match planning templates - Formation setup guides - Substitution planning sheets - Tactical adjustment frameworks - Parent communication tools 📊 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TRACKING: Organise player progress properly - Individual player profile templates - Talent progression planning framework ⚽ TACTICAL EDUCATION RESOURCES Build your coaching knowledge - Football Coaching Made Easy: Key Concepts - Formation principles simplified - Age-appropriate coaching methods - Common tactical mistakes to avoid - 30 technical sessions (bonus content) 🗓️ SEASON ORGANIZATION TOOLS Stay structured all year - Season planning calendar - Match day preparation checklists - Training progression frameworks - Administrative organization helpers - Rondo practices for possession play Grassroots Football Pack - $10 - today only