The 5-Minute Football Coach - Issue #9

Grit, 3-player finishing, Mental health

So we are very much into the end of the season now, with professional leagues finishing and youth football clubs hosting their end-of-the-year events up and down the country. Here is your selection of links for this week anyway, enjoy!

Topic of the week

A nice short article of the importance of developing Grit in football players: a desire to play the game and take responsibility regardless of pressure.

Practice of the week

A drill for 3 players to combine to finish, using 4 different variations.

Campaign of the week

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week - an important topic worth sharing and considering, not just for players but also for us coaches, staff, parents. Personally I find regular trail running very helpful (and just last weekend completed my first ultra-marathon).

Sport England @Sport_England

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Sport and physical activity can have a fantastic positive impact on a person's mental health.

Have a great week everyone!

Fabrice