How to Coach Pressing Without Just Shouting "Press"

How to coach pressing in youth football (soccer) as a team decision: when to go, who goes first, how to press and what everyone else does, at U10 and U15.

Wrexham AFC Partnership
News | The Coaching Manual Partners with Wrexham AFC

Wrexham AFC partners with The Coaching Manual to support coaches across the Club and its Foundation, and to run Wrexham AFC Soccer Camps in Wales, Australia and…

"We've achieved gold status partly thanks to TCM" - How The Coaching Manual helps Valentine FC deliver their philosophy

Cas Wright, Technical Director at Valentine FC in New South Wales, on how The Coaching Manual helped the club build its 40-week curriculum and earn gold status.

Meet the coaches on our platform

Discover the top professional coaches sharing their expertise on The Coaching Manual, including UEFA licensed experts and former Premier League managers.

Tips for Evaluating Coaches' Strengths and Weaknesses

Discover essential tips for evaluating soccer coaches, avoiding common pitfalls, and enhancing their development through effective performance reviews and feedb…

8 Tips To Improve As A Grassroots Coach

Discover 8 practical tips to enhance your skills as a grassroots soccer coach and effectively improve your team's performance. Learn how to plan, communicate, a…

The Importance Of Reflection In Coaching

Learn why reflection is essential for coaches' development, how to implement it effectively and improve your coaching skills by becoming more self-aware and ada…

What makes a good coach a great coach?

Learn what distinguishes a great coach from a good one with insights from former Southampton Technical Director Martin Hunter. Discover the key skills of observ…

The Importance of Coach Education

Continuous coach education is essential for soccer's growth, helping coaches improve, stay updated, and effectively guide players through modern training method…

Why is it important to Warm Up and Cool Down?

Why it's important to warm up and cool down when playing soccer

The Top 10 Counter Attacking Sessions

The Top 10 Counter Attacking Session available for coaches on The Coaching Manual platform.

Top 10 Playing Out From The Back Sessions

The Top 10 Playing Out From The Back Soccer Coaching Sessions

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