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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Coaching Manual has been a fantastic addition to our club. The volume and quality of resources is second to none. The user friendly interface that has helped around 100 coaches at our club... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our club has been using TCM for about 8 months and it has helped us in several ways - coach education, support, & accountability, session/curriculum design and formatting, etc. We use it from age 3-18... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would strongly advise others to think twice before purchasing The Coaching Manual. After purchasing, I quickly discovered that the app was of a very poor standard, riddled with glitches a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TCM is a must have resource for football clubs. As a volunteer led club in N.Ireland, TCM gives our coaches access to top class sessions and ideas in a few clicks and the season plans has been very po... See more

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Our unique approach to teaching football enriches the learning experience for coaches, players and parents. With thousands of world class training sessions delivered by some of the best coaches in world football, The Coaching Manual helps coaches maximise their potential and that of their players. We are the only one stop shop for football education and a vital toolbox that every coach should have. Our sessions support technical, physical and tactical development, improve game understanding and help your players improve their football IQ. You can sign up for free, to have a look around with no obligation to subscribe. Once you see what's on offer, choosing the plan to suit you is so simple. So come and join the thousands of coaches who are improving the game at every level!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good session plans.

Easy to find football practices for all ages. I couldn’t do without now. Good content and videos to watch. I like the key points as well. Explaining every techniques. I don’t use it for everything, only coaching plans. Like it a lot.

2 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love this platform

Absolutely love this platform! I've been using it to coach teams in our youth program for several years now from U10 through U19. It has greatly enhanced my coaching ability which in-turn has had an amazing effect on my players. I've seen much greater engagement/enjoyment from my players since I started using it and the rate of development has been fantastic. There are so many sites that offer great drills but the content here including the insight into the psyche of players at different ages, best practices as a coach to message correctly, and the level of expertise they bring in to create the content is outstanding. I find the season plans to be a great tool as well, taking a lot of the guess work out and creating a practice session that builds from one activity to the next. And, it's easy to pick from different sessions if it becomes apparent that we need to work on a different topic that week than what's "next up". I recommend it to all of the other coaches I work with! Thank you for the great work you put into this!

2 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Coaching Manual has it covered…

The coaching manual has it covered all ways, from total support for the coaches who don't have time to prepare and can use a pre-set programme through the timetable calendar, or to support the coaches who are looking to use their own sessions but like to see other sessions, for some ideas.

The Folder system works well for us we can upload the sessions and add our videos, and by releasing to the players they can be prepared for the session ahead. Adding our own sessions to the Folders has built a fantastic resource that can be accessed in seconds.

I would also like to mention the support we receive it has always been premier league level and a cannot speak too highly of Ellie and the team.

Interviews and videos from the pros add to the experience and for the passionate coach who lives and breaths football I can't get enough.

The Coaching Course was excellent and knowing that the pros were looking over our sessions certainly added pressure, but to maintain standards and grow, learning and challenge never ends.

8 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am working towards my Pro coaching…

I am working towards my Pro coaching license and have used and tried many digital training /planning /team management app and for me TCM is the best one on the market with its simplicity, easy to navigate menu and its excellent training content suited for all age groups. Love it.

4 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended by Greenisland FC

The Coaching Manual has been a fantastic addition to our club. The volume and quality of resources is second to none.
The user friendly interface that has helped around 100 coaches at our club to plan and deliver sessions within a bespoke season plan.

More so, the friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism of TCM staff members is a major contributor to the success of TCM.

Marc Gamble
Head of Football
Greenisland FC

29 November 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

I’ve been using The Coaching Manual as a coach for the last 4 seasons. I struggle to find the time sometimes to actively produce training sessions that the players will appreciate. Using The Coaching Manual’s season planner has been a game changer for me. Every session is already planned for me with short video footage of how to run the sessions. Depending on what access rights you have you can even get your team to view the sessions in advance. Fantastic tool. Thanks to Chris and the team my players think I’m a good coach.

23 August 2023
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Hi Wes, thanks for your feedback. We hope you have a fantastic season and that The Coaching Manual continues to help you and your players improve!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TCM's dedication to helping coaches

TCM's dedication to helping coaches, players, and club administrators is second to none. Thank you, TCM, for supporting us every step of the way.

17 August 2023
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Hi Gus, really appreciate your feedback. Good luck for your upcoming season and we look forward to supporting you, you coaches and your players!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Resources and Plans

The Coaching Manual provides excellent resources that are tailored for players of all ages and skill levels. The Season Plans have been great for providing my teams with clear and concise practice sessions that follow a theme, too. TCM is a must-have for every coach!

9 August 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Tyler, thanks for your feedback, we're glad we're helping your teams and club. Thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service

Customer service, session content is exactly what we needed as a club. We would recommend this to every club as it can elevate your overall clubs player development.

1 June 2023
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Hi Neil, thanks for your review. We hope you have a brilliant season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Source for Coaches

I love the trainings and video explanations on how to best teach the trainings to your players.

2 August 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Caitlin, we're delighted that you get so much from The Coaching Manual. We hope you continue to find insightful sessions for your players and good luck for the coming season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used the coaching manual to plan and…

I used the coaching manual to plan and prepare my sessions in the lead up to the Super Cup NI. It was user friendly and easy to use. I was also able to use the platform to show my other coaching staff what we were planning to do during sessions.

It provided everyone with a clear picture.

I also used it to help show the players their roles and responsibilities during games.

1 August 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Thanks for your feedback Martin. I hope you and the rest of your team had a successful run in the cup and good luck for the coming season!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Coaching Manual provides everything you need as a coach , club and Association

The Coaching Manual provides everything for both the new grassroots coach starting out and the most experienced coach and covers all levels of football from the very young player to the top Pro. Brilliant videos of sessions from top coaches, session plans, animations and tools to draw up your own sessions and store them. All backed up with a great staff who are only too willing and pleased to be of assistance for any question.

11 May 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Alfie, thanks so much for your feedback. We're glad you find The Coaching Manual so useful and I'll let the team know to keep up the good work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tool for any coach

I really find the preseason plans very useful. The breakdown of principles of play on both sides of the ball and training sessions to help get those principles across to the players is a great tool for any coach. I like to print out the infographics to use as reminders during training and keep them in a notebook that players can look at during games.

29 July 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Have, thanks for your feedback, we're pleased that we help you and your players so much. Have a great 23-24 Season!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from Ellie & Emmet who…

Amazing service from Ellie & Emmet who we’ve dealt with from the beginning!!
Always available and 100% committed to any queries we’ve had.

Above all the the sessions provided on the manual have exceeded all expectations!
Totally different outlook to grassroots which will improve our club to a whole new level!!

30 June 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Chris, thanks so much for your feedback. Kincorth Emirates are definitely a club going places and we're proud to serve you and your coaches. Good luck for the 23-24 season.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There is a ton of great content

There is a ton of great content. The annual plan for teams makes it fool proof and allows the coach to run the same session a few times each week. When we run sessions a few times we get better in coaching and the players get better through familiarity and repetition. I would like to see the creation of our own content to be simplified and printing of sessions to be on one page.

10 July 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Mike, thanks for your feedback. We hope you and your coaching staff have a great 23-24 season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

Professional, Inspirational and Educational Services. Keep up the good work.

28 July 2023
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Reply from The Coaching Manual

Hi Samuel, thanks for the feedback and good luck with the new season.

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