Here's a little insight into some of our training sessions available to you at home! Below are a few of our Pro trainers who have stepped onto the training ground to put you through the training session that they made a difference in their career. Their Gaffer's Training.
20-year pro in the Premier League/Scottish Premiership/MLS
England International
Assistant Coach under Martin O'Neil for Sunderland/Nottingham Forest/Republic of Ireland
Assistant under Gary Smith for the Colorado Rapids & Nashville SC
2010 MLS Cup Champions
Position: Left Winger
Specialist: Crossing, Attacking One vs One
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
One vs One - understanding how to create space using your body movements
Exercises that he has created and uses today with top pro players
14-year Pro
Former All-Star Team Selection
3-year Captain
5-year full scholarship with Div.1, St. Louis University
Position: Center Midfield
Specialist: free kicks, technique
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
First Touch - clean and quick with every touch
Late runs out of the midfield - shots from distance
7-year Pro
4-year NCAA full-scholarship (Vanderbilt U)
Position: Striker
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
Session 1 - Movement and footwork - understand how to 'pull off' a defender, or how to 'spin' in behind!
Bonus Session - Striker's Challenge - 6 different types of strikes - 60 strikes in total - how many can you get on target?
Current 9-year Pro
4-year NCAA full-scholarship (Boston College & George Mason U)
Position: Left-back/wingback
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
Crossing the ball - hitting the 'Golden Areas'
How to open up the space to cross
Proper technique when crossing
Consistency! Taylor is a master!
