coaching from the bench

Final night before im in that plane going out to gothemburg....if its a good as last year I can't wait.
Good luck to all players and nations going out there.
Then its in to 2nd trials once im back....fingers crossed my 1-1 player who has manage to get to 2nd part makes a speedy recovery on her knee.
See you all in a week.
Don't forget to keep eye on my teams progress or even watch us live via gothia app...u15s group 56...mis gold...
Come on the England, let's do ut tonight and let's get it done in the week

Every weekend, someone wins a youth football match.

A few years later...
Many of those winners have already quit the game.
The medals are forgotten.
The league tables disappear.
But the players who still love football at 20, 25 or 30...
They are a coach's real legacy.
Winning is important.
Competition matters.
Children should always try to win.
But if winning today means sacrificing the player's future...
Was it really a victory?
The greatest youth coaches don't just build successful teams.
They build players who continue to improve long after they've left the academy.
Because one trophy lasts a season.
A player's passion for football can last a lifetime.
One question... and be honest:
If you could choose only ONE...

🏆 Win every youth trophy...
OR
⚽ Develop five players who become professionals...
Which would you choose—and why? 👇🔥

Officially broke up for my English coaching, now time to start preparing for my sweden coaching, u15s gold this year, seem a strong group so let's see where we can go.
Gothia Cup 2026

Book in to our holiday camp.
Spaces are going.
Meet new friends, safe and secured area
Fully insured and dbs checked.

If you have a child who has just started coaching or is interested in getting into football coaching, i can offer them some volunteer hours on a pitch working with young footballers. I am uefa b qualified and hold lots of experience working with young children all way to adults.
I can help them with knowledge of getting there badges if they looking to that path.
Hours on the pitch is vital in the pathway to sports.
Just be careful with some coaches who don't do the session the right way and treat all kids as if they should be playing premier league football and talk to them with bad practice...i seen it and see it still.

1 week left before I land in sweden and prepare to go again in the gothia Cup with u15s select team this year.
So looking forward to this challenge again wanna get further than 1/32
Doing it for England

Got a child who wants to get into football or wants to learn new things and meet new friends.
Book on to kne of my development clubs, not about winning here it's about understanding the fun side.

🏆 HOLLY LANE UNITED OPEN AGED TOURNAMENT 🏆

The countdown is on! Join us for a fantastic day of 7-a-side football at Shard End Playing Fields on Sunday 12th July. Gather your team and compete for the trophy in what promises to be a brilliant day of football! ⚽🏆

📅 Sunday 12th July
📍 Shard End Playing Fields (B34 7SD)
🕘 Registration from 9:00am
💷 £50 per team
🚗 £3 parking
🔞 Ages 16+

🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER 🚨

Payment and confirmation deadline: Saturday 5th July.

Any team that has not paid and confirmed by 5th July will not have their place guaranteed, so please don’t leave it until the last minute.

📞 To confirm your place, contact the organiser:
07495 303407

We look forward to welcoming all teams for a great day of football, competition and community. 💚⚽