In youth football very often, if not most, the smallest players on the pitch are the most gifted technically. It can be very tough against bigger and stronger players if you don’t use your technique and brain to keep free of 1v1 challenges. Here are some tips Identity and create space to receive the ball… The post Tips for smaller players in youth football appeared first on ..read more

10 years ago when I established 1to1 Football Coach there was a handful of us. Now there are 100s of ‘coaches’ offering there services usually built on a FA Level 1 and a flash Instagram page. Most of the time the Instagram posts are more about themselves with images and videos of them doing the… The post What makes me different from other coaches appeared first on ..read more

I had finished my really early session on Sunday morning so decided to have a walk through some Sunday Youth Football at Chelmer Park and The Prom in Maldon. Two of my favourite places. Anyway, Chelmer Park lots of matches lots of fun. Players enjoying themselves which is great. Couple of points I noted, goalkeepers… The post Sunday football appeared first on ..read more

Been a while since I did a post so going to start getting back into it with help, advice and observations. Blogging and social media is an area I neglect so here is a fresh start. So from now as regular posts feel free to drop me a line with queries or questions whether you… The post Football football Football appeared first on ..read more

Have your match and performance analysed and receive a professional report with targets for your Individual Action Plans. This is a great tool for grassroots players trying to improve their game. The post Individual Scouting Reports appeared first on ..read more

Hi everyone Just creating this post to highlight that I do offer Specialist Goalkeeping Sessions. Throughout my career I have always worked with Goalkeepers and still do. Sessions are detailed and work on all aspects of the modern game. Technical Tactical Physical Psychological All attributes are covered in engaging motivation and positive environment. The post Goalkeeper Sessions appeared first on ..read more

Alfie is around Upminster on a Friday and Brentwood Mondays and Wednesdays. Drop me a line or call for more info The post Upminster and Brentwood Football Coaching appeared first on ..read more

If you are an actor or high profile just letting you know that I have a few such clients and sessions are done discretely and without fuss. I’m having lots of requests at the  moment from actors wanting to improve football skills and tactics for better chances at securing Film an TV Roles in the future. Also for a fun way of getting fit. If you fall into this category please be assured that there will be NO request for publicity or social media marketing for my benefit. Sessions will be private and discrete.   Fraser The post Football Coaching for Actors and Celebrities appeared firs ..read more

As a Football Coach I value the importance of having the ball at your feet for as long as possible during sessions. Pictured above is Fred starting his 900 touches in first 15/20 minutes of a session. Amazing amount of technique done in a short space of time. I’ve seen massive improvement in his touch and how effective he is on the ball. Still another 40 minutes to go!!! And 100s of more touches. Really important to be effective on both feet and more importantly have the confidence to use your right and left foot. I work really hard with players paying attention to the detail. This will improv ..read more