The week seems to be going fast, with day 4 now complete of our second summer football course. Today the focus was on converting goalscoring opportunities, which was a logical consequence from yesterday’s theme of building up.
Throughout the day we used a variety of practices involving combinations, to create goal scoring opportunities. This was welcome to all as it focused on the ending of all the work we’ve done this week. At the other end of the attack, there was some fantastic defending, involving some heroic goalkeeping.
To finish the day, we held half of our summer course raffle, which allows the children the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Today we gave away one of Albert Adomah’s specially made footballs and a sports direct voucher.
Tomorrow is the last day for this summers edition, with the theme being reflecting on your own performance. It’s been a fantastic week so far and a great summer overall!
Today we entered the 3rd day of our football course, with the theme centred around building up, using the new Cruyff methodology.
This morning our players were introduced to 4 or 5 exercises, with the objective in building up attacks in order to score. Firstly, we focused on some basic action exercises and swiftly moved into some opposed practices, using different challenges to provoke learning.
Before lunch, all of our players were introduced to some new possession based exercises that were challenging from start to finish. The objective of these were to score, but as we know this isn’t always the case. This is where we then introduced the pressing moment of the game, as there was plenty of opportunity to transition.
Lastly today, our players were put into game situations (tactical overloads), where they could showcase what they had learnt in possession (under pressure) and getting into suitable positions to receive the ball.
We were extremely pleased with the application of all players today and the learning that took place!
Tomorrow our focus will be on attacking, looking at converting the goal scoring opportunities.
Today was the 2nd day of the August football course, with a successful day had. The focus today was defending, specifically looking at preventing goal scoring opportunities. Along with looking at this within a team context, we had a A1’s goalkeeper coach in attendance, to work with all the children.
The structure of the day started with large training sessions in groups, with smaller groups visiting our GK station at set intervals, to gain an understanding on handling/blocking. This is imperative for those that want to play in this position, to prevent goals from being scored.
The standard of playing has been of a very high quality and we are delighted with the application that the children have shown. There has clearly been learning taking place as our question and answer sessions have been hugely successful.
Tomorrow our focus will be on building up the attack, using the Cruyff methodology using their 3 pillars of positioning, possession and pressing.
Today was the start of the August football course taking place at our superb venue, St.Georges School, Ascot.
On a pristine playing surface and nice weather to suit, the children arrived raring to go, to take part in our first theme of the week, defending, specifically looking at disrupting the build up.
Throughout the day our players took part in 3 coaching sessions, while also detailing 17 things that can influence defending, during our set breaks. Football actions and the phase of play we’re explained in detail by all players, which was highly impressive.
As well as looking at defending today, there was a focus on our overall task of the week, reflecting on performance. This is a powerful tool for players of all ages and tomorrow there will be more time set aside for this, in which we’ll start laying foundations.
The focus tomorrow is on defending again, while focusing on preventing goal scoring opportunities. We will also welcome our guest coach, who will be leading a session on goalkeeping.
From September, we’re introducing 2 new services that will be available to football coaches, at all levels. Helping football players recognise their personal improvements goals, in order to develop, is one of our key focuses. The coach is as important as this, so it only seems right that we improve our services.
Every Monday (from September 6th), there will be a 5 minute tutorial from the head of player & coach development at Park to Pro, Adam Clark. These sessions will be varied and will cover the football coaching spectrum, with an objective starting point used. You will find these videos through our website, or by subscribing to our Youtube channel.
As well as this, we will be hosting a free coaches networking event, in an attempt to bring the local coaching community together. These meeting’s will take place at Peacock’s Farm, Bracknell, on the 2nd Thursday of each respective month, 8pm – 10pm. Whatever your coaching level, please come down and join us, as we’ll always be looking to meet new and experienced coaches. The purpose of this meeting, is to network (build new relationships), discuss all thing’s football coaching and to create new ideas, of how we could improve the game.
Our first meeting will take place on Thursday 9th September, so if you would like to join us, please come along or contact us through this website.
For any coaches wising to join our coaching mentorship programme, please use the tab above under, ‘For the coach’, and we’ll be happy for you to join our private community.
From September, we’re introducing 2 new services that will be available to football coaches, at all levels. Helping football players recognise their personal improvements goals, in order to develop, is one of our key focuses. The coach is as important as this, so it only seems right that we improve our services.
Every Monday (from September 6th), there will be a 5 minute tutorial from the head of player & coach development at Park to Pro, Adam Clark. These sessions will be varied and will cover the football coaching spectrum, with an objective starting point used. You will find these videos through our website, or by subscribing to our Youtube channel.
As well as this, we will be hosting a free coaches networking event, in an attempt to bring the local coaching community together. These meeting’s will take place at Peacock’s Farm, Bracknell, on the 2nd Thursday of each respective month, 8pm – 10pm. Whatever your coaching level, please come down and join us, as we’ll always be looking to meet new and experienced coaches. The purpose of this meeting, is to network (build new relationships), discuss all thing’s football coaching and to create new ideas, of how we could improve the game.
Our first meeting will take place on Thursday 9th September, so if you would like to join us, please come along or contact us through this website.
For any coaches wising to join our coaching mentorship programme, please use the tab above under, ‘For the coach’, and we’ll be happy for you to join our private community.
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