Paul H.

I have been a Coaching Director at both ECNL, GA Level Clubs, have been a Technical Director and have coached Collegiately for male and female players - I have an USSF A License and UEFA B License and 20+ years Coaching Experience. I have Coached numerous players of both genders that have gone on to play collegiately, professionally as well have been involved in National training centers....though I have just as much fun teaching younger players the game and to get to their next level.

I played at a high youth level but wanted to coach from a very early age and played in the UK from the age of 5 at a high level through club, high school and later in college. I have won numerous awards individually and collectively in spite of a relatively modest playing career - my highlight was playing at Wembley Stadium in London in a national cup final - I still play today ableit recreaionally.

Session Plan would be tailored to suit needs of individual or group - Ideally a split between Technical, Tactical and Functional though this varies by age groups - I can always supply an individual plan or IDP if parent or player requests.

For example - a 16 year old high level female...

Activation - (10 min)
Dynamic mobility + footwork + passing with both feet.

Technical (10 min)
First touch under pressure (receive on back foot)
Long/short distribution (switches, driven passes)
Aerial control & clearances

Defensive Skill (15 min)
1v1 defending (delay, angle, tackle timing)
Positioning & body shape
Interceptions (reading passing lanes)

Sprint + recovery runs
Change of direction / agility
Strength (core, lower body stability)
Competitive (20 min)
Game-realistic defending scenarios (e.g., overloads, crosses to defend)
Sprint + recovery runs
Change of direction / agility