Coerver Coaching is widely regarded as a leading curriculum and method for teaching individual skills, with over 30 years global expertise.

Coerver Coaching Co-founder Alf Galustian gives his expert views on the two finalists USA and Japan, since he has worked extensively in both countries for over 20 years.

Alfred Galustian Coerver Co-founder with US World Cup legend Kristine Lilly also a Coerver Coach

Influence of Coerver®Coaching in the USA

Coerver Coaching started in the USA in 1985, and to date has programs in over 34 States. Coerver Coaching USA is headed by Chelsea Legend Charlie Cooke.

For over 30 years Coerver Coaching has had a profound effect on the development of both US Coaches and players. Anson Dorrance, USA Women’s World Cup Champion Coach was one of the first US coaches who championed the need to introduce Coerver Coaching into US Soccer in order to improve the technical level of players.

World Cup Champion Coach Anson Dorrance says “USA players are great athletes, have fine physical and mental qualities, now we need to upgrade our technical qualities, I believe Coerver provides a curriculum that can improve the US players technical ability”

Many other respected coaches and players in the USA also became convinced of the value of the Coerver System; this included US Men’s National Team Coach and Technical Director Jürgen Klinsmann and former Coerver graduate Kristine Lilly. Kristine remains a Legend in World Soccer; Two time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold medal holder.

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It’s perfect for players of all abilities from beginners to the elite.

In the last 30 years, millions of Coerver Coaching players from ages 5-18, have improved their skills at our practices.  When you download the app you will get these secrets to soccer ball mastery.

When you use this app at home or at practice, your game will improve.

You can always get better.

Want to improve your first touch?

Want to improve your weaker foot?

With this app you will improve;

• Your passing and shooting
• Your skills to beat your opponent
• Your weaker foot
• Your first touch

When you complete these 30 skills you will achieve the Coerver Coaching Bronze level.

These are essential skills that every player should have.

Master these at home and at practice, and you will see genuine improvement.

When you complete this Bronze level, you can make one easy purchase to unlock 69 more skills.

You will then progress through the Silver, Gold and then perhaps if you practice hard enough, and are good enough, you can complete The Coerver Coaching Master level.

Information on the skills in app.

• Essential (Bronze Level): 30 skills/videos – in APP purchase
• Intermediate (Silver Level): 37 skills/videos – in APP purchase
• Advanced (Gold Level): 20 skills/videos – in APP purchase
• Master (Black Level) : 12 skills/videos – in APP purchase
• Search Coerver Coaching in the apple app store now!

N.B. Not available on android

P.S. Look out for Mastery Monday. More info this Monday….

About the authors of the application

Alfred Galustian has gained a reputation over the last 30 years as being one of the leading technical skills teaching experts in the World. This knowledge & reputation has seen Alf working with some of the world’s leading federations and clubs that include: The Premier League, The French Football Federation, Football Federation of Australia, Japanese Football Association, Arsenal FC, Bayern Munich FC, Real Madrid CF and Newcastle United FC.

Charlie Cooke played for Aberdeen and Dundee in the Scottish First Division before joining Chelsea in the English First Division, where he played for the next 11 years. He made 380 league and Cup appearances for the Blues and played in four Cup Finals, winning the English F.A. Cup in 1970 against Leeds and the European Cup Winners Cup in 1971 against Real Madrid. He also played 16 times for the Scottish National Team and a World Select Team in 1979. He shares the Chelsea club record of three Player of The Year awards with Gianfranco Zola and in 2005 Chelsea’s Centenary celebration year he was selected for the Chelsea All Time XI. Charlie is the co-founder of Coerver® Coaching is a Director in the Americas since its creation in 1984.

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If you are new to world of soccer coaching and the challenge feels daunting then here’s some great advice on some of the most common mistakes and the steps required to avoid them.

1. Planning

Choose drills that are fun. All kids need to have fun otherwise you will loose their attention quickly. If you choose drills that are fun then the players will focus allowing you the coach to concentrate on teaching.

2. Over-coaching

Over-coaching means talking too much or in the wrong place. Trying to do too many drills or moving on too quickly. Don’t try to put too much into each session. You will often find that drills for longer than intended. A good idea would be to have a buffer in place. For example an extension of a drill that can be skipped or included depending on wether or not the session is running to schedule.

3. Focus

Finally focus. Remember that you are a development/youth level coach. It is therefore key that the players are developing each session. Even if the team isn’t winning its important that the players can identify progress in their game and overall ability.

For more great free advice for coaches and players be sure to follow Coerver Coaching on Facebook and Twitter @CoerverCoaching

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Follow these 3 great tips to help you play like a pro! Playing against a strong opposition you may find that there are no sensible passing options. In these situations defenders will pressure the ball so it is vital to stay in possession to allow team mates to find space and passing options. David Silva is one of the best players at this and often makes chances using the following techniques.

1. Perfect your wriggle!

Watch David Silva wriggle free from his marker. He uses lots of little touches with both sides of each foot and is constantly changing direction. You must be comfortable using both the inside and outside of each foot if you want to keep the ball away from defenders. Coerver Ball Mastery drills are a great way of improving this skill

2. Make space to pass or shoot!

Maintaining possession is essential to give your team mates time to move into space and to create shooting options. It is important to keep your head up as much as possible whilst maintaining control of the ball. The more you have to focus on the ball the fewer options you will see and the more likely it is that the opposition will steal the ball from you. Practice ball control whilst looking up. A great way of improving this aspect of your game is to move between two cones whilst playing catch with a tennis ball. This drill will force you to keep your head up. It is important to also shield the ball from the defender. It is then possible to use a pull or drag move and spin away from the challenge, once open you can then choose to pass or shoot.

3. Look after the ball!

The ball is your friend, protecting it from defenders and maintaining possession is essential. The Spanish national team has one of the best possession percentages in the world due to the players being confident in tight situations under pressure. They always have their body or a foot between the ball and the defender to act as a shield. There are many great games coming up over the next few weeks, when watching look at how particular players such as Silva, Messi and Ronaldo protect the ball from opponents.

As with all skills practicing them in game situations is key to success.

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