Helping coaches deliver better sessions

Dave has such a welcoming and supportive attitude, always looking out for his players. He can provide helpful constructive feedback where needed allowing players to continuously improve their game! Equally, he is the first to notice and tell you if you are doing something really well/effectively.

He puts on fun sessions which link seamlessly into real game scenarios and I can personally notice an improvement in my game from these sessions. I feel I can bring any concerns about my play/game to Dave and he will give me tips and show me ways to combat and improve from this, always focusing on it as something to work from and not a negative thing to dwell on.

As a player who felt she had reached a limit with her football, he has really helped me push past that and carry on improving.

The training not only helped me become tactically better, but mentally stronger, with increased confidence levels and more chance to self improve.

One of the main advantages for me was the fact that I felt more willing to take risks and try new things out on the pitch, which really improved play when done successfully, but still learning things even when they didn’t and always having a positive overview of it.

The sessions are very sociable too, with being able to learn how to work with players on your team and be in a very positive and fun and sporty environment.

He puts lots of thought into planning our sessions by basing each one around a specific theme, tailoring the drills to our needs as a team whilst also providing individual players with personal advice and guidance that makes you feel supported and valued.

He takes time to explain the reasoning behind what we do which helps us to develop our understanding of the game on and off the pitch. His enthusiasm and approachable nature make a real difference, and has made a significant impact to both my development and confidence as a player.

With each week focusing on a different aspect of football, it made the nature of each training feel new and created an enriching atmosphere to learn and develop my skills.

The sessions included short breaks that gave effective time to discuss the core parts of each practice and enable communication skills to be built upon to additionally improve performance.

The thought and planning that he puts into his sessions is clear to see, and there's always a specific purpose behind them and consequently a path towards individual and team improvement.

I feel as if Dave's sessions has opened my eyes to the game technically, and my confidence as a defender has definitely improved.

I know that a training session with Dave is not only a chance for me to get touches on the ball, but also for me to come away with a strengthened footballing ability, a greater motivation for a match, and a deeper love for the game.

We begin our sessions with an overview of what it is we will be doing, and, throughout, he will continuously make sure to offer guidance to all. What I find incredibly helpful are the detailed paragraphs sent to us after each training session, and it is this consistent support that makes a coach stand out.

It is genuinely refreshing to know the development of the team and each of its players is prioritised, and if anybody were to question who to go to to improve outside of their club training sessions, I would recommend Dave in an instant.