Elite Football Coaching – Blog
What Makes a Good Soccer Player?
What separates a good soccer player from an average one? While raw talent is essential, becoming a top-level player demands more than just natural ability. Here are some key factors that contribute to the making of a great soccer player. 1. Technical Skills At the...
Coaching speed for Soccer Players
Speed for Soccer Players In the dynamic and fast-paced world of soccer, speed stands out as a critical attribute that can significantly influence a player’s performance and, ultimately, the outcome of a match. From accelerating past defenders to making swift tactical...
Psychology for soccer players
In the world of soccer, physical prowess is only part of the equation. The best players not only excel in speed, agility, and skill but also possess a mental toughness that sets them apart. This psychological resilience is crucial for dealing with the pressures of the...
The Benefits of Endurance Training for Soccer Players
Among the various physical attributes that a soccer player must develop, endurance stands out as one of the most crucial. Endurance training not only helps players sustain their performance throughout the entire match but also provides numerous other benefits that can...
Diego Maradona
Learning from Diego A week after the passing of one of the greatest ever footballers to grace the game, Diego Maradona, I was contemplating what I could write about him which may help a young footballer coming through. Having certain successes which no one has ever...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT
Picking the right club If you're serious about your football, your choice of club should be based off of football principles. As a youngster i had many opportunities to play for better clubs then I was playing for. It was fear and wanting to stay in my comfort zone...
TRAINING INTENSITY
Training must reflect games When we are playing matches, the intensity is always high. When we are directly involved in the match, it's always in a short burst of high intensity. We quickly have to intercept a pass, dribble an opponent, take a shot and so on. Our body...
CREATING DISCIPLINE
Nature vs Nurture There are millions of kids out they're aspiring to become a professional football player. What is it that will be able to set you apart from the rest? How come only a select few will be able to make it ? Yes we all know that talent will always play a...
BECOMING A LEADER ON THE FIELD
Take Responsibility I recently went to a training session of my friends team. It was the last training session of the season, and upon reflection on the season, one of the players said he was unhappy about the effort put in by the team at training sessions. It's a...
IMPROVING YOUR FIRST TOUCH
No Quick Fix There is no magical fix when it comes to improving your touch. I cant tell you that by changing the angle or place on the foot where you receive the ball will have an instant improvement of being able to keep the ball under better control. The answer is...