Training and Coaching

You might think that the soccer or football superstars were just born that way, but even the most gifted players need to train and good coaching. They were all new to the game at some point. 

If you are a new coach you might feel overwhelmed with what you have to learn. Maybe you’re coaching your kid’s rec soccer team or trying to help your new soccer player learn the game. 

Either way, as an individual or a coach, you should start with basic soccer skills. You might be surprised at how often the top players like Lewandoski, Messi, or Mbappe practice the basics as part of their training. It has become second nature to them. 

Our soccer training articles include tricks and drills individuals can do on their own or with teammates. We also have training drills that will help soccer coaches develop meaningful practices to improve the skills of their players and teams.

Soccer Training and Coaching Articles

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Bryan Coe

Bryan is the founder of The Soccer Handbook. He has been playing soccer since he was 8 years old, continues to play, and has also done his share of volunteer coaching over the years. Bryan’s mission is to help coaches coach better and help people enjoy the beautiful game throughout their lives.

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