Organising training sessions

Block out 40 focused minutes

Less is more. Plan for arrival chaos, a short drinks break and a buffer at the end.

Pick one objective only

'Today we move the ball wide' is enough. One idea, practised three ways, is real learning.

Warm up without a ball first

Five minutes of movement, listening and a smile. It settles the group and sets your tone.

Teach the idea in a small-sided game

Three-a-side or four-a-side gives every player hundreds of touches and real decisions.

Finish with a match-related activity

End with something that looks like the game. That is where the learning sticks.

Cool down and review in 30 seconds

One question, one answer, one cheer. Finish on time and finish positive.

Pack up together

Cones, bibs and balls. Shared ownership teaches responsibility faster than any speech.