- When
- Thursday, 18:00 - 19:00
- Where
- Lakeford Rec (astro in winter)
- What to bring
- Shin pads, boots and astros, water bottle, layers in winter
Cancellations are announced in the team WhatsApp group and on the home page notice by 4pm on the day. If in doubt, assume it's on - we're not a fair-weather outfit.
Coach liaison. Each session has a coach liaison - the point of contact for players and parents that evening. They observe and help out rather than lead, highlight players who have trained well and earned a starting spot on match day, and address it where standards have slipped.
Session leads rotate. Coaches take turns leading. Sessions are pre-planned and sent out before training, so players know what's coming and can practise ahead of the session. Plans run on three-week rotations unless a specific training need is identified first.
What we focus on. Development and technical ability come first. We've moved away from a full match every week towards small-sided games - more touches of the ball for everyone. Every session includes 10 minutes of strength and fitness, and we work on structure: corner routines and passing patterns.
No one has a ball during water breaks or while a coach is talking. A bit harsh, maybe - but ten players listening beats one player doing keepy-uppies.
Phones are not allowed during training. They stay in bags until the session ends.