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.