The Coaching Manual Blog

Our blog showcases insightful and educational articles, guides and resources where we share our industry-leading coaching knowledge and expertise.

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Coaching Development: 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts

Effective coaching development can be a major motivator for your coaches, allowing them to perform better and helping you retain their talent.

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Defining the Roles and Responsibilities of Your Coaches

Coaches with well-defined roles are more likely to develop talented young players. Find out more about the importance of clear roles and responsibilities.

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Soccer Coach Turnover & Retention: What You Need to Know

No Director of Coaching wants to lose their most talented coaches. Read our guide to learn about soccer coaching turnover and how to improve retention.

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How to Define 'Club Culture' and Why It Is so Important

Club culture affects the way your players behave and the standards they expect from each other. Find out more about club culture and how it develops here.

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What is a Director of Coaching and what are their responsibilities?

The Director of Coaching job is wide-ranging. Here, we provide a detailed guide on the responsibilities of a DOC and the challenges they face.

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What Is Bio-banding?

We sat down with the Head of Sports Science from AFC Bournemouth, Ben Bradley, to discuss what Bio-banding is, and how they have implemented the theory.

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How can I use homework to help players get better?

How can we encourage our young players to practice at home, away from the training pitch and what should they be working on?

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