An important aspect of training junior footballers is being able to perform analysis and evaluation. Managers do this in the most basic way every weekend when they look at how their players perform. Most managers don’t see themselves because they constantly focus on what their players are doing and how they behave.

Analysing and observing is a crucial part of your job as a manager, since it determines how you organise training sessions so that they meet your overall training needs. One reason to look at how the players behave both in training and in play is to see how they are developing, how they look in comparison to other players and what strengths and weaknesses they have. Read The Rest……

Building a strong culture is part of having a successful team, and there is a lot that you can do to make this happen. Here are five ways to develop a strong culture for your football team.

1. Focusing On Tradition

It’s important for a club to have history and tradition. One of the clubs I manage, Hawarden Rangers, is known for being one of the top clubs in our region. The club has had some fantastic players who have played for their country. This tradition is a big draw for new players.

Another element is our culture of pride, competitiveness, and being totally committed to our club and passionate about the game. We never give up, and we are tough but fair players. We are also smartly dressed – no sloppy shirts in our training sessions. Read The Rest……