Oxford United Advanced Programme Lead Coach, FA Grassroots Coach Developer, Referee, Author and @SundayShare10 admin

Joined August 2019
It was a bit surreal to arrive at a CPD event at Leicester City and see other coaches wearing TSR bobble hats. What made it really nice was that I felt they were supporting TSR. They believed in what we are doing and what we stand for. Every time someone buys a bobble hat, it helps us put money back into The Sporting Resource. We can continue to improve the page, develop the website and create more for the coaching community. It makes you stop and consider how far we have come. If you would like to show your support for TSR, you can buy the hats here: thesportingresource.co.uk/st…
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How can we ever keep everyone happy? @DanAbrahams77 recounts a tale from his time at Bournemouth. One player loved the session, the other hated it! You just can't win them all!
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I've done the #SundayShare admin from abroad before, and I'm lucky enough to stay in some decent places, but this has got to top the lot! Doing my admin turn while in our infinity pool in Crete is going to take some topping!
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What should every young player experience? “As much joy as possible.” @DanAbrahams77 on joy, the tougher moments and making mental skills part of football practice. From our conversation on How to Build a Football Brain. #SundayShare
One position for their whole childhood? @movementcoachkm questions what young players miss when we lock them into a single role too soon. From episode 2 of How to Build a Football Brain. Full conversation on YouTube below. #SundayShare
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For my #SundayShare here's my session plan from this weeks FA CPD event. Working with a very good U14s JPL team who were a treat to coach, but they were a higher level than the teams that the coaches attending were working with. Good opportunity to talk about the STEP principle
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Rob Porter retweeted
My @SundayShare10 this week is this. 🔧 TECHNICAL BREAKDOWN — TEL'S SOLO STRIKE vs CHELSEA 📍 Phase 1 — Receiving & Shielding * Wins back possession ~60m from goal, tight to the left touchline * First touch: inside of right foot, takes ball away from pressure into open space * Body positioning: side-on, low centre of gravity, arm out to create separation — physically shrugs off Acheampong without breaking stride * Key detail: He doesn't dally — one touch sets the direction, momentum is immediately forward ⚡ Phase 2 — Acceleration & Dribbling * Bursts past the defender using short, quick strides — keeps the within arm's reach but never under his feet. * Love the fact he drove across the defender as well to slow the player down as he knew if any contact would get a free kick. * 3–4 touches over ~35m before cutting inside — tight control at top speed * As he approaches the final third, he checks his run slightly → invites Lacroix to commit → then shifts inside onto his right foot * Key detail: Eyes stay up the entire run — scanning options, watching the defender's hips 🎯 Phase 3 — The Set & Finish * Approaches the box, opens hips perfectly → creates the angle across his body, makes the GK think he is going into the far corner to make the GK move across as Tel is travelling with the ball. * One touch across onto his right → sets the ball just far enough away from his feet to generate power without sacrificing accuracy * Strike: instep, through the horizontal midline of the ball → keeps it low & true * No backlift wasted — compact, efficient technique * Result: Low, hard, inside the far post — keeper has zero reaction time What separates good players from great ones is control under pressure — Tel didn't just run fast, he managed the situation the whole way. Body shape, timing of the cut, and the calmness to place it rather than blast it. Elite. Thanks to our sponsors @mwfapodcast #Technical #DetailFirst #Academy #Development #Coaching
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I've just realised that OFI are playing while we are in Crete, so I'm now trying to convince the Mrs to go!
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After what's been a pretty stressful few weeks, it's time to relax and recharge the batteries for a few days. Even when you do something that you love for a job, there are times when you need to take a break and enjoy life outside of football for a while.
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Everyone needs help. As @movementcoachkm says - "The big players have doubts as well."
Episode 2 guest @movementcoachkm dropped some gold on the podcast.
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Seeing too many youth football/soccer coaches keep it ultra safe in the defending third. Playing “safe” passes all the time doesn’t develop better players. And it doesn’t always keep the ball either. I’ve watched plenty of those “safe” passes get intercepted anyway. Time to rethink how we teach kids to play out from the back. ⚽️
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Although I'm now at a point where I'm delivering CPD events, I still need of upskilling myself. Looking forward to developing myself as a tutor this evening.
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Rob Porter retweeted
⚽ Your technical development starts here. ⚽️ Struggling with: ✅ Poor first touch under pressure? ✅ Passes that miss their target? ✅ Chances that just won’t go in? At Detail First Coaching, we don’t just drill — we teach you how and why. Every movement, every decision, every touch gets the attention it deserves. Come train with us — let’s turn your weaknesses into strengths. 💪 📲 Message me to secure your session! 📧 for more details [email protected] Massive thanks to our sponsors @mwfapodcast #Coaching #Development #Technical #fyp #Academy
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Using bounce players can really help players to: Play forward Play wide Combine Move off the ball These are three simple set ups to use. Encourage players to play wide by awarding extra points if they combine with a bounce player before scoring.
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I'm looking to connect with coaches who are heading up UK based college programmes. Mainly on the subject of trials, as I'm keen to know if there are any areas that we can improve or are missing out on. Happy to chat about anything other areas of running a programme.
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Most youth football/soccer coaches never connect the dots:⚽️👇🏼 How you coach in training directly shapes how your players feel. Negative coaching creates negative kids. Positive coaching builds confidence and love for the game. The connection is that simple. Be positive!
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Episode 2 guest @movementcoachkm dropped some gold on the podcast.
What happens when we are careless with our words? @movementcoachkm recalls how a moment of negativity did years of damage.
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Replying to @CoachRobPorter
I much prefer winter sessions under the lights! Love the picture! That’s a chance to plug the hats 😉 If you’d be interested in supporting a small independent project, you buy yourself one of these hats here: thesportingresource.co.uk/st…
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