Football Fitness For Kids: Everything You Need To Know
Grassroots teams will soon be back for pre season. We want to help you get the most out of that time… You don’t need to have young kids running laps and…
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What we've learnt from a decade of coaching thousands of Leeds kids. No jargon, no nonsense, just things that actually help.
The Power of Play-Based Learning
Is play the missing piece in your child’s football development and overall well-being? In this episode, we explore why unstructured, free play is crucial…
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Why scanning matters — and how to actually develop it in your sessions
What Is Scanning? It’s more than turning the head. True scanning = perception in action Players must look away from the ball, pick up key info (space,…
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Why Decision-Making Isn’t What You think In Youth Football
It’s not step-by-step. It’s not black and white. And it’s definitely not the same for every player. Let’s get into it… The Myth of the “One Right…
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It’s Our 11th Birthday – 11 Thing’s We’ve Learnt
In no particular order… Kids will grow up more prepared for life if we allow them to be exposed to discomfort. The trick is to overload this gradually and…
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The Coaching Mistake Most Parents & Coaches Make…
Telling kids to focus on their foot, not the ball. Turns out, that actually slows learning down. Here’s what to do instead Focus Matters. A LOT.…
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How to Help Your Child Focus Better in Football Without Over-Coaching
“Keep your knee over the ball!” “Bend your leg!” “Lock your ankle” If you’ve ever shouted these phrases from the sideline (or heard a coach do it), this…
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Former First Touch member, Jude Freeman, has officially signed for Leeds United!
Some great news last week when we heard our former First Touch member, Jude Freeman, has officially signed for Leeds United Jude has been with the…
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Romario Signs For Man City!
Amazing news at the weekend when we were told one of our former members, Romario, has signed for Manchester City Academy ‘I’d like to thank you for giving…
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The Knowledge Gap In Kids Football
Your child knows the WHAT to do…so why do they keep making the wrong decision on the pitch? Knowing when to pass isn’t the same as knowing how to make…
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How Football Culture Impacts Kids
Too Much, Too Soon? What science says about pressure, early selection & kids in football. What’s Happening? A growing number of kids are being scouted,…
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How Kids Actually Learn Football
Ever wondered how kids actually learn football? (Hint: It’s NOT by standing in a line, copying a drill, and constant instructions.) Imagine this: Your…
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How To Create a Games-Based Football Drill(That Kids Love)
Coaches, want to transform your football sessions with fun, engaging, and effective drills? In this video, we show you how to create a games-based…
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How We Use Research to Make Creative Youth Footballers
First, a little story… Once upon a time there were two young players. One trained 4x a week in very structured sessions with coaches who dictated…
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4 of Our Biggest Mistakes as Grassroots Coaches
As kids football coaches, we wish we’d known a few things when we first started. Over the years we’ve made plenty of mistakes. In this episode, we’re…
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The Best Players Weren’t Always The Best
Parents, just because your child isn’t the best player now doesn’t mean they won’t be later. Why late developers often succeed: Focus on long-term…
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Sheffield United Contract for Jasmine!
A huge well done to Jasmine who has signed a contract with the u21’s at Sheffield United. Jasmine has been with the club for a while and this season has…
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A & B Teams in Grassroots Football: Good or Bad?
Should young footballers be placed into A & B teams? Is it helping their development or holding them back? In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons…
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