Gillen Reid

The Double

Layout - A goalkeeper and 2 players 11 aside goals and goalkeeper. Action - Have your goalkeeper lay in the flag position holding the goalpost. The signal is given to get up and both players hit a shot in quick succession, the aim must be low and high. Result -

Why I coach…

So tonight I was chatting with other volunteers and we added up the number of hours we put into football on a voluntary basis. Mine is about 10-12 hours worth on a normal week without any funding bids or extra events, that is the normal training, matches and admin. If

The Spanish

An article from a while back I found, quite like it. So evolution has taken it’s toll, the scalp has been claimed, the fear factor lost. The Confederations Cup proved to be an impressive warm up to next years spectacle in Rio, the much feared tika taka was proven

Professionally Amatuer

Yes yes, I know I talk too much but you will suffer more, i have another something to talk about. Today is another question, amateur football is something that has been long in existence, such a thing gives you very little in return. You don’t get paid to play,

An Expensive Player and an Alcoholic

Something written a long time ago, way back when Bale was sold to Real Madrid. Thought it might be fun to read considering the highly irritating nature of the coutinho saga. Often the question is asked why is there so much cash thrown at players, once upon a time a

Was Holloway Treated Badly?

So Ian Holloway has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent which basically means they have asked him to leave and Holloway always tries to do the best for the club and what club want so he agrees to leave. If he has been asked to leave because of results fair

Arrogance is not Attractive

Recent international events made me think, the thumping of San Marino sparked an interesting with regards to the 8-0 score line, to experience such a devastating defeat cant be good for the soul. To date there takings in the world cup qualifying rounds tells a grim tale, played 6 lost

The Barrier

Stage 1 Layout - your starting 4 defenders on matchday. Stage 2 Action - Your starting 4 defenders form a barrier like so, should get a set of 4 players to try and make their way to the other side of the pitch, the 4 defenders have the job of

T Zone Test

Create a sizable T shape with four markers. It is a race, the starting player sprints to the middle cone, touch the middle cone then side stepping to the left cone then continue the side stepping right cone then back to the middle again, the going as fast as possible

Keeping everyone fit...

This is a fitness exercise that works with adults only, DO NOT use this in any youth development environment whatsoever.A line of markers at the edge of the box, setup something similar at the half way line. Distance should work our approximately 35 yards, line of your players starting