Training Philosophy

Our training Philosophy is based on the FA approved 4 Corner Model.

1. Technical Corner

  • Unopposed – Technique practise
  • Uneven Sides – skill practise,e.g 2 v1 / 4 v 2
  • Even Sides – game e.g 3 v 3 / 4 v 4 / 5 v 5
  • Game Craft
  • Game as the Teacher

Achieved Target: Developing Technique

2. Physical Corner

Generic Movement Skills:

  • Agility
  • Balance
  • Co-ordination

Football Functional Movement Skills:

  • Receiving the ball
  • Running with the ball
  • Dribbling with the ball
  • Turning, Kicking the ball
  • Heading the ball

Achieved Target: Improving movement

3. Psychological Corner

  • Practising
  • Learning
  • Experimenting
  • Decision making
  • Learning styles

Achieved Target: Increasing learning

4. Social Corner

Are the players:

  • Enjoying the work?
  • Included in the process?
  • Challenged?
  • Supported when necessary(visually, orally and practically)
  • Given ownership and trust?
  • Given responsibility?

Given a varied experience

  • How does the coach manage mistakes and individual needs?

Achieved Target: Enjoying football.