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There are many benefits of private football coaching that make it a great option for children who love football. Here, we share five ways in which one-to-one sessions can benefit your child.

1. A bespoke experience

One of the main benefits of having private football coaching is that the experience will be bespoke and tailored to your child and their specific needs. Although group football coaching is sociable and helps children to build their teamwork skills, private sessions focus on the areas of football they struggle with, whether this be shooting, defending, or dribbling. This will ensure your child gets the support they need in the areas they want to improve.

2. Build on technical skills

Private football coaching gives children the opportunity to build on their technical skills, something that they may not have time to do during a group session. Not only will this help them to improve on their overall playing but will support them in becoming a highly skilled player and an integral part of their football team. There are numerous technical skills that can be honed during private football coaching, including turning, striking, and ball proficiency. Sessions can focus on one or two of these or combine different skills to improve overall performance.

3. Increase confidence

Some children can feel a little lost when they’re part of a group learning experience and may not feel confident playing football around those they perceive to be more skilled than them. Private football coaching provides a great way to boost a child’s confidence through giving them the chance to show what they can do, highlight any concerns or weaker areas, and work to improve these to make them a more confident player. Children are more likely to express concerns when one-on-one with a football coach, especially if they lack confidence when among their peers.

4. Personal development

Private football coaching is a great way to help children understand the importance of personal development through setting goals and working to achieve them – a skill that can be used in other parts of their life. Your child’s football coach will work with them to understand areas they’d like to improve and highlight any areas they believe could be worked on. Once goals have been established, a plan can be put in place showing how these can be achieved through a personalised training plan, hard work, commitment, and dedication.

5. Improve team skills

Although private football coaching consists of just the coach and your child, team skills can be worked on during the sessions, ensuring your child feels better equipped to play as part of a team when the time comes. One-on-one coaching will also help with your child’s listening skills as they will need to pay close attention to what their coach is saying in order to improve on their football skills and achieve the targets they’re working towards.

Looking for private football coaching for your child? Contact us today to find out how we can help.