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Running a session in the dark months
Floodlights, cold hands and a plan that still fits in an hour.
Why everyone chases the ball
What the whole team is doing, why it is normal at this age and what to look for first.
A passing game in a grid
Four cones, two colours and a ball that has to keep moving.
The zone game: stay in your colour
A pitch cut into zones, one player in each, and a rule that makes them spread out.
Giving feedback that players remember
One thing to say, one thing to ask and when to say nothing at all.
Training in a hall in winter
A small goal, a smooth floor and games that work in a small space.
A session plan on one page
The sheet I carry: a warm-up, two games and a finish, with the times written in.
What goes in my ball bag
Balls, bibs, cones, a pump and the few small things that save a session.
Talking to parents on the touchline
What to say before the first match, and what to leave until after it.
Packing away: the last five minutes
Stacking cones, counting balls and a last word before everyone goes home.
Touchline Notes
A short letter every other Monday from the touchline: one session, one tip and one thing to try.