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Elite Soccer Elite Soccer magazine features drills and sessions from coaches and managers in the English leagues.

13/03/2026

In his latest feature for Elite Soccer, John Allpress – former assistant head of academy player and coach development at Tottenham Hotspur – explores how coaches’ expectations can impact on the way their players perform.

Members get access to the world's leading library of professional coaching session plans and articles, written by Premier League and English Football League coaches as part of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award Programme.

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12/03/2026

Matt Ross, head coach of the Chinese Taipei national team is no stranger to international environments, having previously managed China u15 women and Nepal men and been assistant manager for South Korea

In his article, he speaks about the innovative ways in which he uses free technology and software to support his coaching – even at the highest level

Members get access to the world's leading library of professional coaching session plans and articles, written by Premier League and English Football League coaches as part of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award Programme.

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11/03/2026

Omar Adlani, newly appointed head coach of FC Basel Women in October last year, reflects on coming into the club mid-season.

'Settling into FC Basel has been incredibly smooth, but from the very beginning there was no time to ease into the role. The season was already under way, games were coming quickly, and we needed to work immediately. Implementing a completely new way of playing and a new way of training during competition is always demanding, but the openness and commitment I encountered within the club made it possible'.

Members get access to the world's leading library of professional coaching session plans and articles, written by Premier League and English Football League coaches as part of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award Programme.

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10/03/2026

The session on a positive approach to defending, provided by West Ham United under-15s assistant coach André Thomas, is an example of how winning may present itself for him and his team.

'This session is important as it reflects on my beliefs about football, particularly the out-of-possession principles'.

Members get access to the world's leading library of professional coaching session plans, written by Premier League and English Football League coaches as part of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award Programme.

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09/03/2026

In her ‘Patterns’ session, provided from her time in charge of Burnley Women, Rebecca Sawiuk reflects on winning: ‘Sometimes under the most intense pressure when you sit in the hotseat, winning brings relief rather than joy, and so, for me, in my footballing environments, having fun, highlighting achievement and of course, scoring goals, are the best source of joy.’

This session is about preparing and delivering on the game plan, introducing the key patterns and principles for the week, and creating contextual repetition and simplicity while being grounded and supported by the physical weekly recommendations.

Members get access to the world's leading library of professional coaching session plans, written by Premier League and English Football League coaches as part of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award Programme.

https://elitesoccercoaching.net/

06/03/2026

The latest issue of Elite Soccer is live. ⚽️

Our digital magazine brings together professional drills, session design, and coaching insight from managers and practitioners operating at the highest levels of the game.

The March issue features:
✅️ Michael Carrick - Turning defence into attack
✅️ Rebecca Sawiuk - Patterns
✅️ Ándee Thomas - Positive approach to defending
✅️ Omar Adlani - Building identity, culture and high standards
✅️ Matthew Ross - Tech Savvy
✅️ John Allpress - Great expectations

Members get access to the world's leading library of professional coaching session plans, written by Premier League and English Football League coaches as part of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award Programme.



Join Ben Bartlett for this live Q&A as he speaks to Chris Ramsey about his approach to player development📆Wednesday 11 M...
03/03/2026

Join Ben Bartlett for this live Q&A as he speaks to Chris Ramsey about his approach to player development

📆Wednesday 11 March
⏰️6-7pm GMT / 2-3pm ET
💻Online (Zoom)

Chris and Ben will discuss:
✅️Where Chris’s enduring passion for player development originated
✅️The time Chris spent developing player and coach development foundations at Tottenham Hotspur and how he approached building a successful programme
✅️Chris’ player development record at QPR - with the likes of Eberechi Eze, Ilias Chair and Rayan Kolli - and how he tackled player development at a Category 2 academy in a city in which competition for players is so high
✅️Chris’s new head of coaching role at the The FA, previous years spent as a national team coach, and what is different about supporting player development in an international context

Access to live sessions is exclusively for members. Join today to secure your place and watch all past and future events. Or register for free to watch an on-demand replay of our Q&A with Slaven Bilić.
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Player and Coach Development – The indispensable skill In this feature, John Allpress, former Assistant Head of Academy ...
03/03/2026

Player and Coach Development – The indispensable skill

In this feature, John Allpress, former Assistant Head of Academy Player and Coach Development at Tottenham Hotspur, explores why receiving and controlling the ball is not an end in itself but a foundation for decision-making, performance, and long-term player development.

At elite level, first contact with the ball buys time, creates space, and shapes everything that follows – from turning and passing to breaking pressure and exploiting space. Poor control leads to rushed decisions. Good control puts the player in charge.

Drawing on academy and professional experience, John highlights how receiving skills underpin connectivity, game intelligence, and confidence – especially in tight, high-pressure environments where the modern game is increasingly played.

This is essential reading for coaches focused on:
➡️ Technical detail under pressure
➡️ Decision-making in game-realistic contexts
➡️ Long-term player development
➡️ Creating brave, adaptable footballers

Join our membership today to read the full feature online.
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Join Ben Bartlett for an exclusive conversation with Brentford manager Keith Andrews On Wednesday 25 February, Keith And...
23/02/2026

Join Ben Bartlett for an exclusive conversation with Brentford manager Keith Andrews

On Wednesday 25 February, Keith Andrews, head coach of Premier League side Brentford FC, will take part in a Zoom Q&A.

Ben and Keith will delve into:
✅️ Keith’s experiences as a Premier League and international footballer, and how they shape the ways he thinks about the game as a coach

✅️ What Keith’s previous role as set-piece coach at Brentford entailed

✅️ Brentford’s playing identity

✅️ Alignment of beliefs and decisions at Brentford

✅️ Transitioning to becoming a head coach in the Premier League
 
📆 Wednesday 25 February
⏰️ Time: 4-5pm GMT / 11am-12noon ET
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)

Membership guarantees you access to all of our live Q&As, events, resources, magazines, and much more.

Join Ben Bartlett for this live Q&A as he speaks to Declan Duffin about his approach to playing football📆 Wednesday 18 F...
17/02/2026

Join Ben Bartlett for this live Q&A as he speaks to Declan Duffin about his approach to playing football

📆 Wednesday 18 February
⏰ 6-7pm GMT / 1-2pm ET
💻 Online (Zoom)

Declan and Ben will discuss:
✅ The key elements of Declan’s transition from Scotland to DC United
✅ The transition from club soccer to a professional academy in the US
✅ The challenge of transitioning players from the development pool into senior football at DC United
✅ DC United’s approach to a game model and how Declan approaches coaching it
✅ Aligning this game model to the specific needs of the players

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13/02/2026

January 2026. Philadelphia. United Soccer Coaches Convention

Elite Soccer were in attendance!

Brilliant to watch our technical director, Ben Bartlett, deliver on the pitch and in the classroom, share Ben's book with attendees, and meet a lot of our members in person.

Cohort 5 of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award, designed and delivered by Ben Bartlett, kicks off next Monday. Described by...
11/02/2026

Cohort 5 of the Elite Soccer Coaching Award, designed and delivered by Ben Bartlett, kicks off next Monday.

Described by alumni as 'the football course by football people', 'the future of personalised professional development in soccer coaching' and a chance to 'see things afresh', the Award is ready to support you as you further your coaching career, and better understand how to support the players in your care.

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