| Review of the Coerver Coaching System | | | | actually quite an accomplished sprinter, running 10.6 for |
| The Coerver Coaching System has been regarded is | | | | the 100 metres and actually raced against Olympians |
| the #1 soccer training program, and I thought I'd put it to | | | | such as Alan Wells). The use of resistance running and |
| the test, so after reviewing the free videos available | | | | also assisted running will give you a great foundation |
| on the Coerver website, I purchased the The Coerver | | | | for improving your players sprinting technique and |
| Masterclass Series, which is a 3 part video/DVD. | | | | speed |
| The three videos are: | | | | Agility |
| - A New Era | | | | The drills for agility are well thought out and after using |
| - Building Essential Skills | | | | them, I found them to have a great effect on my |
| - Fast Break Attack | | | | players ability to get out of stick situations or compete |
| The videos also came with a number of | | | | Group Play and Finishing |
| complementary items, such as the "Play like a legend" | | | | I have used the group play exercises for players of |
| video, and access to the online site. | | | | 11+. There are also some great examples of exercises |
| Video 1 - A New Era | | | | for shooting and finishing that can be used for players |
| The first video is really a summary of the Coerver | | | | of any age |
| Coaching techniques and the philosophy behind the | | | | The majority of exercises in this video are designed to |
| Coerver Coaching program. There is some great | | | | be competitive I have found that players tend to relish |
| footage of passages of play from real matches that | | | | the competitive nature of the exercises and are really |
| are inspirational and great to watch. My two boys | | | | keen and enthusiastic in their participation |
| aged 6 and 12 will happily watch this video. | | | | Summary |
| Video 2 - Building Essential Skills | | | | I have seen all 3 videos, time and time again, and it |
| This video concentrates on individual skill, ball mastery | | | | really is the most comprehensive set of drills and |
| and moves to beat opponents and has content on | | | | instruction that will ensure technically excellent players. |
| passing and receiving. There are literally dozens of | | | | This product, and subsequently used content from all 3 |
| great video examples of skills and techniques that | | | | videos in my training sessions with players from 6 |
| have great voice over explanations with them. | | | | years old to adults (18+). |
| Disc 2 has | | | | - Content from this set can be utilised throughout all |
| - 11 Ball mastery drills | | | | phases of your season |
| - 15 Passing and Receiving Drills | | | | - I have used the contents of these videos extensively |
| - 30+ 1V1 Moves | | | | in the sessions that I have conducted for players of all |
| - 15 Skill Drills | | | | ages with great success. |
| In my coaching experience players that have been | | | | - There are dozens of techniques shown on how to |
| through the ball mastery program are far more | | | | beat an opponent |
| capable and easier to coach. | | | | - There are numerous drills on passing and receiving |
| It is far easier to progress to more advanced topics | | | | and dribbling. They are all good drills that keep players |
| with players with a good 1st touch, which is what this | | | | moving, challenged and interested. |
| video will achieve. | | | | - The videos have drills for 1v1, 2v2 and small sided |
| Video 3 - Fast Break Attack | | | | games, making it a well rounded set. |
| This video concentrates on | | | | - All in all the content is fantastic and when combined |
| - Speed | | | | with small sided games gives great results |
| - Agility | | | | The nature of the Ball Mastery program is to develop |
| - Finishing on goal and | | | | individual skill, meaning that parents can help their |
| - Group play. | | | | children progress their skills and techniques in the back |
| Speed | | | | yard. |
| I have used the speed and agility exercises with | | | | I believe that the Coerver Coaching packages offered |
| players of all ages. The techniques used are proven | | | | are must for any coach, parent or player that wants |
| techniques that I used during my sprinting career (I was | | | | to get the most out of their soccer. |