How to Coach a Soccer Training Session

A coach can make or break a team. It is important for the coach to have a passion for the game.  This helps to have a successful team that plays many matches.  The coach is responsible for molding the team and helping to improve their skills and fitness levels.

• Invest in the right equipment for training. Give a ball to each player to practice quick ball passes.  They should incorporate toe touches with back passes, dribbling the ball and passing the ball.


• Find a good field to have practice on a regular basis.  Produce a well-planned and ordered training schedule.


• Begin the session with warm-up exercises.  Jogging a few laps around the field, followed by stretching exercises that target the legs and lower back will loosen the players and help them relax their muscles.


• Divide players into pairs to pass a ball to each other.  This should continue for a couple of minutes allowing the players to use both feet to stop or trap the ball.


• Involve the team in drills designed to test and strengthen the player’s different areas. 


• Divide the players into two groups to play as two teams.  Rotate the players regularly to help them play in different positions.  Identify areas of weakness that require further training. 


• Develop different tactics that work best with the individual team. Decide moves you need to implement.  Rotate the players and give everyone an equal chance to participate.


• Close the practice session by having the players go through a cardiovascular workout.  Sprinting across the field a couple of times builds the players endurance.