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⚽ Pre-Season Is Just Around the Corner… Do You Have a Plan? ⚽ The most successful coaches don’t wait until the first training session to start preparing. They go into pre-season with a clear vision, structured sessions, and a development plan for their players. Our 12-Week Football Coaching Syllabus has been designed to help coaches build confidence, improve organisation, and create purposeful training sessions that support player and team development. 📋 Plan your season with confidence ⚽ Develop engaging training sessions 🎯 Set clear goals for your players 📈 Track progress and development 🧠 Improve your coaching knowledge and decision-making Whether you’re coaching grassroots, youth, or academy football, having a structured plan can make all the difference when pre-season begins. Don’t leave your preparation to chance. Start building your coaching framework today and be ready when your players step back onto the pitch. 🔥 Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Use the link 🔗 to get your 12 week coaching syllabus - bacoaching.etsy.com

Controlling the ball from the air looks effortless… but there’s one secret all great players share in this video 👇 👉 They watch the ball ALL THE WAY to their touch. But here’s the full picture: they’re not just staring blindly. They’ve already scanned their surroundings first—knowing exactly where opponents, space, and teammates are. That awareness lets them focus 100% on a clean, first touch. Scan 👀 → Track 🎯 → Control ✅ Master this, and aerial control becomes second nature. #FootballSkills #BallControl #SoccerTraining #FirstTouch #FootballTips

🧠 3 things I’ve been thinking about lately while teaching and coaching... Every coach and teacher has their own toolkit. Over the years, I’ve found that the smallest adjustments in how we communicate can make the biggest difference in how children learn and engage. Here are 3 essential tools I always look to use in my sessions: 1️⃣ The Whistle for Clean Transitions 🎯 I use a whistle strictly to start and stop practices. It gives the children a clear, sharp audio cue that differentiates between "listening to instructions" and "time to move." It saves my voice and instantly commands focus. 2️⃣ Strategic Tone of Voice 🗣️ Our tone carries more weight than our actual words. If I need to correct a behaviour or deliver a critique, I’ll drop my tone to a lower, calmer register. But the moment it’s time to praise? The energy shifts upwards. That clear contrast helps kids instantly understand feedback and feel the impact of encouragement. 3️⃣ Matching & Bringing the Energy ⚡ I know this approach might not be for everyone, but I always try to match—and then elevate—the energy in the room. When you bring passion and enthusiasm, the children feed off it. It naturally drives up the fun, which in turn, drives up the intensity and effort of the session. Every coach has their own style, and there’s no single "right" way to do it—this is just what works for me. To my fellow coaches and teachers: What are the non-negotiable tools or techniques in your coaching toolkit? 👇 #Coaching #PE #Youth #Grassroots #Academy #Development #Teacher

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You need to make a album Ben of all these creative photos 👍⚽️

Great to be back at training after holiday. #Coaching #Academy #Development

⚽️ 1v1s - Being Unpredictable 🏆 ⚽️ In a 1v1, the moment you become predictable, you become beatable. ⚽️ The best players don’t just have good skills—they have no set style. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Sometimes aggressive, sometimes patient. Sometimes direct, sometimes tricky. They try to read you? You rewrite the playbook every round. Unpredictability isn’t random—it’s control. It’s making them react to you. When they can’t figure you out… you’ve already won. 🏆 #Coaching #Learning #1v1s #Unpredictable #Academy #Development

Question for all the coaches out there ⚽🏀🏈⚾🎾 Whether you’re a volunteer giving your time, or a pro coaching day in and day out — what’s been your biggest takeaway from this season? We’re talking about that one lesson, approach, or mindset shift that actually made a difference and helped your players grow and develop over the year. Was it something about communication? Patience? Focusing on small wins? Building confidence first? Or maybe something totally unexpected? Drop your best insight in the comments — let’s share what works and help each other grow as coaches! 👇 #Learning #Player #Development #Academy #Coaching

⚽ 3v3 Wave: Advanced Technical Session ⚽ This practice focuses on attacking and defending, with a key focus: Finding Wide Players. 🔹 Setup: 3v3 2 Wide Players 🔹 Rules: • Play starts with a pass to the Blues, who attack the big goal. • Yellows look to win possession back, then score in mini goals or connect with support players/coach. • Wide players are limited to 2 touches max — forcing quick decisions and sharp play. • Wide players can be pressed, adding intensity to every pass and movement. 🎯 Coaching Focus: ✅ Use width to stretch and move the defense ✅ Precision passing: play to feet or in front for first-time crosses ✅ Timing & disguise: perfect runs and movements to create space A brilliant session to build tactical awareness, speed of thought, and quality in the final third! 💡🔥 #Football #Academy #Academy #Coaching #Technical #Attacking #Development

⚽ Attacking Session: Finishing Under pressure. ⚽️ Academy session focuses on one of the hardest skills in football: making quick, smart decisions in tight spaces and finishing the attack! 🎯 Here’s how it works: ✅ Play starts from the coach to the goalkeeper ✅ Build play into midfield, then push forward into the final third ✅ Once in the attacking zone, the pitch opens up – it’s all about creating chances and scoring! ✅ And if the opposition wins the ball? They look to counter immediately, so they stay sharp at both ends ⚔️ Key focus points: ⚡ Quick thinking & fast decisions inside/around the box 🔄 Great first touch & constant scanning of the space 🧠 Patience on the ball smart movement This drill tests composure, awareness, and clinical finishing – exactly what you need to succeed in the final third! 💪 #Football #Academy #Attacking #Finishing #Academy #Coaching

⚽️ NEW SEASON. NEW STANDARDS. NEW SYLLABUS. ⚽️ The current campaign is wrapping up, and it’s time to ask yourself the big question: Do you want to do the exact same thing next season… or do you want to LEVEL UP? 🚀 If you’re tired of spending your evenings and weekends stressing over session plans, scrolling for drills, or feeling like your training lacks real purpose and structure — this is for you. I created the 12-Week Tactical Blueprint exactly for coaches like you. It is your complete, ready-to-use roadmap for the new season, designed to transform a group of individuals into a united, disciplined, and tactically smart team. 🧠✅ 📚 WHAT’S INSIDE: ✅ 12 Full 90-Minute Session Plans – Everything planned from start to finish. ✅ 3 Clear Developmental Phases: • Phase 1 ➡️ Ball Mastery & Retention • Phase 2 ➡️ Attacking, Width & Breaking Lines • Phase 3 ➡️ Defensive Masterclass & Compact Shape ✅ Professional Magnetic Board Visuals – Clear, easy-to-read diagrams you can use right on the pitch. ✅ Coach’s Script & Key Points – Exactly what to say to make tactics click instantly. Stop guessing. Stop planning from scratch. Step into your next season with confidence, clarity, and a professional system behind you. 👉 GRAB YOUR COMPLETE SEASON SYLLABUS HERE: bacoaching.etsy.com #GrassrootsFootball #SoccerCoach #FootballTraining #YouthDevelopment #CoachLife #NewSeasonNewGoal #FootballSyllabus #CoachingResources

Both decent goals as well.

A couple of goals to enjoy then 👏

1-1 last night. Atlanta scored towards the end to equalise

My @SundayShare10 Had the opportunity to experience @MLS last night watching @OrlandoCitySC Vs @ATLUTD Fantastic experience to be able to witness this. Massive thanks to @DeanBarker06 for organising and for Andy for taking me. Brilliant atmosphere and the game didn’t disappoint. #Coaching #Learning #MLS #Academy

This has had me thinking over the last couple of days None of us get to where we are alone. 👣 Whether it was a teacher who saw your potential, a parent who never stopped believing in you, or a mentor who gave you that one piece of advice that changed everything—we are all a mosaic of the people who poured into us. Today, I’m taking a moment to be grateful for the voices that shaped my path. Who has influenced you to be where you are today? Tag them below to give them their flowers! 💐 Im intrigued to hear who inspired you? #Gratitude #GrowthMindset #Mentorship #Legacy #Inspiration

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