U7-U8 Football Elite Coach Guide

Coaches developing ambitious 7 and 8 year olds in an elite environment, who want the depth to develop them brilliantly while protecting enjoyment.

56 detailed content cards across 19 chapters, a numbered contents page, a Your Top Coaching Tips summary, and a closing message. Covers philosophy and the players, understanding U7-U8 elite players, the learning environment, session design, coaching ball mastery, coaching first touch, coaching passing and vision, coaching dribbling and 1v1, coaching shooting, coaching game understanding, physical and movement development, communication and feedback, managing mistakes and confidence, coaching the elite mindset, working with parents, matchday and the showcase environment, assessment and individual development, culture and inclusion, and your development and the long view. Includes 6 ready-to-run session plans.

A coach who develops advanced two-footed technique, coaches scanning and decision-making, builds brave 1v1 players, gives detailed individual feedback, manages confidence and the elite mindset, handles the showcase environment, works with invested parents, and develops every player in a demanding yet warm culture.

Part of the Sports Progression Hub U7-U8 football range, the mid tier between the Grassroots and Pre-Academy Coach Guides. The Pre-Academy Coach Guide is the natural next step as players progress. Written to develop ambitious players brilliantly while protecting their enjoyment. Produced in the Sports Progression Hub house style and ready to use straight away.