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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 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…

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.

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

The Top 10 Playing Out From The Back Soccer Coaching Sessions
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