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11 Keys to Becoming a World-Class Soccer Coach

As coaching a soccer team involves such a wide array of different skills and talents, only the very best make it right to the top of the game where they are highly rewarded for their unique skillset. Not only do soccer coaches have to create and run consistently excellent training sessions and prepare their team tactically […]

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How to Run a Terrific Soccer Practice (21 Tips)

There are absolutely loads of things you can do to ensure that each soccer practice is better than the last.

While much of it boils down to just how much hard work and effort you put into preparing and planning sessions, equally important is how you manage the practices and engage with your players.

Creating a positive, encouraging and supportive team environment really is key as this will get everyone looking forward to your terrific soccer practice each and every week.

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40 Soccer Award Ideas for Kids (End of Season)

Once the soccer season has drawn to a close, it’s nice to reflect back over the year and recognise and reward your players for all of their hard work and commitment.

Handing out small prizes, certificates, or trophies is a great way to acknowledge players for their individual achievements whether that was scoring lots of goals, turning up to every training session, or putting smiles on everyone’s faces.

To help you end the season on a great note, here are some soccer award ideas to hand out and some categories which will help highlight each player’s special contribution over the season.

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How to Develop a Soccer Coaching Philosophy

When you think of Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and even Sean Dyche at Burnley, you can immediately envision the type of soccer that their teams play. This is because they each have a distinct philosophy and belief in how the game should be played. While Klopp favours gegenpressing and overwhelming his opponents, Guardiola’s teams typically control possession […]

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How to Get a Soccer Coaching License (Any Country)

While many people start off coaching a team with relatively little experience other than having played soccer themselves, there does come a time when you need to start thinking about how to get your soccer coaching license. This is because as you work your way up the ladder, greater pressures and responsibilities are placed on the […]

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