The Coaching Manual features sessions from some of the most experienced coaches in the world - coaches who have delivered the same sessions to some of the best players to play the sport.
Three of our coaches have coached Cristiano Ronaldo, while one of our coaches has coached no fewer than FOUR Ballon D'Or winners.
In this article, we take a look at some of the key players who have benefited from The Coaching Manual's coaches, and where you can find the sessions that helped shape them - and deliver them to your own players.
Key experience
Manchester United 2008-2013/2019-2022
Hull City - 2015-2017
Key players
Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Edwin Van der Sar (all Man Utd).
Example session - Combination to Finish Masterclass
In this technical session, Manchester United coach Mike Phelan coaches how to play quick combinations to finish on goal.
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Key experience
Spain u16 2008-2010
Real Madrid 2010-2013
Key players
Kaká, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso, Angel Di Maria, Iker Casillas (all Real Madrid).
Example session - Tactical Play Masterclass
Aitor Karanka coaches players on how to focus on both attack and defensive principles in one practice as well as discussing the importance of attacking overloads.
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Key experience
Everton 2002-2013
Manchester United 2013-2014
West Ham 2017-
Key players
Landon Donovan (Everton), Mikel Arteta (Everton), Declan Rice (West Ham), Leighton Baines (Everton), Marouane Fellaini (Everton), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham), Tim Cahill (Everton), Seamus Coleman (Everton), Tim Howard (Everton).
Example session - Pressing Masterclass
In this Masterclass session delivered by David Moyes, we explore the reason for pressing and the technical and tactical components of pressing individually and as a team.
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Key experience
Cardiff City 2000-2006
Southampton 2006-
Key players
Gareth Bale, Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Luke Shaw (all Southampton).
Example session - Combination Play
This session helps your players to develop combination play through effective passing, receiving and movements off the ball to create attacks.
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Key experience
Manchester United 2001-2006/2007-2013
Fulham 2013-2014
Key players
Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Carlos Tevez, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Dimitar Berbatov, Patrice Evra (all Man Utd).
Example session - Playing Through the Thirds Masterclass
René Meulensteen coaches players how to change the rhythm, use combinations play and switch play to create goal-scoring opportunities.
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Key experience
Manchester United 1999-2001/2022-
England 2006-2007
FC Twente 2008-2010/2012-2013
Key players
David Beckham, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jaap Stam (all Man Utd), John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard (all England).
Example session - Playing out from the back Masterclass
League Cup, Eredivisie title winner, and Ex-England manager Steve McClaren puts on a playing out from the back masterclass to help teams that want to play a possession-based footballing style.
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Key experience
Swansea City, Leeds United, Birmingham City, Espanyol, Brescia
Key players
Jude Bellingham (Birmingham City), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City).
Example session - Press, Cover, Balance Masterclass
In this session in partnership with the League Manager Association, SPAL manager Pep Clotet coaches players on the importance of covering when defending as a unit..
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