One-On-One Coaching | Leighton Buzzard
Hi everyone!
I've been meaning to sit down and write this blog post for ages. It's about something that's close to my heart: one-on-one football coaching.
For those who don't know me, I'm a football coach based in the UK, and I absolutely love working with young players. While group sessions are brilliant for team spirit and general skills development, there's something truly special about one-on-one coaching that gets me buzzing.
Why I Love It
Let me start by saying that I genuinely enjoy every aspect of coaching, but one-on-one sessions hold a special place for me. It's like having a front-row seat to a player's growth and development. I get to see their "lightbulb moments", their struggles, their triumphs - it's a privilege.
What I love most is the chance to truly connect with each player. In a group setting, it's easy for some kids to get lost in the crowd. But one-on-one, there's nowhere to hide, and that's a good thing! It means we can focus entirely on their individual needs, their strengths, and areas where they might need a bit of extra support.
It's also incredibly rewarding to see the progress that players make in these sessions. Whether it's mastering a new skill, overcoming a fear, or simply gaining confidence, those moments make it all worthwhile.
Go Football Academy
I’ve started Go Football Academy with the mission to bridge the gap between grassroots and professional football with an outstanding service of football coaching and consultancy.
Having worked, completed placements, internships and volunteered in numerous roles across football, I have identified a great opportunity to provide a service that I wish I had when I was playing at youth levels.
My knowledge and practice in developing players in to athletes that can excel around the pitch ties in well with my passion to develop players mentally and socially allows me to provide a well-rounded service that incorporates all of these areas that are needed to take players to the next level or make players fall back in love with the game of football…
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