How To Coach: Technique
Original Location: https://www.skool.com/coachingacademy/classroom/how-to-coach-technique
Description: Take your coaching to the next level. This course delivers expert analysis and video demonstrations of football’s essential techniques, giving you the confidence and knowledge to coach players with precision and impact. Ideal for technical coaches or those seeking to sharpen their skills.
Course Structure
Introduction
Welcome to How To Coach Technique, the ultimate resource for coaches who want to break down the game’s most critical skills and teach them with clarity and precision.
How To Use This Course
- Course navigation and structure
Technique Modules
- Passing
- Mechanics of different pass types
- Common mistakes and corrections
- Teaching progressions
- Receiving
- First touch techniques
- Body positioning
- Control under pressure
- Turns
- Different turning techniques
- When to use each turn
- Teaching progressions
- Dribbling
- Close control fundamentals
- Beating defenders
- Speed dribbling vs. tight control
- Heading
- Attacking headers
- Defensive headers
- Safety considerations
- Breaking Down Small-Sided Play
- Analyzing game situations
- Technical requirements in different scenarios
- Creating Space
- Movement off the ball
- Body positioning to receive
- Finishing
- Shot techniques
- Positioning for different scenarios
- Composure in front of goal
- Ball Mastery
- Foundation skills
- Progressive ball manipulation
- Tackling
- Defensive techniques
- Timing and body positioning
- Safe tackling methods
What’s Next?
- Continuing your coaching journey
Course Overview
What You’ll Learn
- The mechanics behind each technique
- Common mistakes players make and how to correct them
- How to teach skills in a way that’s easy for players to understand and apply
By the End of This Course
You’ll have:
- A clear framework for teaching techniques
- A deeper understanding of how to help your players improve
- Confidence in coaching technical skills
About the Instructor
Kevin Middleton - Scottish football coach and founder of 360TFT
Experience
- Arbroath Lads Club - Club Head Coach (developing local talent)
- Arbroath FC - Striker and Individual Coach (specialist)
- Arbroath FC Women - Manager
- Hamilton Women FC - Assistant Manager (current)
Expertise
Built experience at both grassroots and professional levels, combining hands-on experience, knowledge, and insights into actionable session plans designed to help develop players, improve teams, and achieve lasting results on the pitch.
Course Benefits
For Technical Coaches
- Deep dive into technique mechanics
- Video demonstrations for clear understanding
- Teaching frameworks you can apply immediately
For All Coaches
- Elevate your understanding of fundamentals
- Communicate skills more effectively
- Help players execute with consistency and excellence