Review of the Coerver Coaching System

The Coerver Coaching System has been regarded is the #1 soccer training program, and I thought I’d put it to the test, so after reviewing the free videos available on the Coerver website, I purchased the The Coerver Masterclass Series, which is a 3 part video/DVD.

The three videos are:

• A New Era
• Building Essential Skills
• Fast Break Attack

The videos also came with a number of complementary items, such as the “Play like a legend” video, and access to the online site.

Video 1 – A New Era

The first video is really a summary of the Coerver Coaching techniques and the philosophy behind the Coerver Coaching program. There is some great footage of passages of play from real matches that are inspirational and great to watch. My two boys aged 6 and 12 will happily watch this video.

Video 2 – Building Essential Skills

This video concentrates on individual skill, ball mastery and moves to beat opponents and has content on passing and receiving. There are literally dozens of great video examples of skills and techniques that have great voice over explanations with them.

Disc 2 has

• 11 Ball mastery drills
• 15 Passing and Receiving Drills
• 30+ 1V1 Moves
• 15 Skill Drills

In my coaching experience players that have been through the ball mastery program are far more capable and easier to coach.

It is far easier to progress to more advanced topics with players with a good 1st touch, which is what this video will achieve.

Video 3 – Fast Break Attack

This video concentrates on

• Speed
• Agility
• Finishing on goal and
• Group play.

Speed

I have used the speed and agility exercises with players of all ages. The techniques used are proven techniques that I used during my sprinting career (I was actually quite an accomplished sprinter, running 10.6 for the 100 metres and actually raced against Olympians such as Alan Wells). The use of resistance running and also assisted running will give you a great foundation for improving your players sprinting technique and speed

Agility

The drills for agility are well thought out and after using them, I found them to have a great effect on my players ability to get out of stick situations or compete

Group Play and Finishing

I have used the group play exercises for players of 11+. There are also some great examples of exercises for shooting and finishing that can be used for players of any age

The majority of exercises in this video are designed to be competitive I have found that players tend to relish the competitive nature of the exercises and are really keen and enthusiastic in their participation

Summary

I have seen all 3 videos, time and time again, and it really is the most comprehensive set of drills and instruction that will ensure technically excellent players. This product, and subsequently used content from all 3 videos in my training sessions with players from 6 years old to adults (18+).

• Content from this set can be utilised throughout all phases of your season
• I have used the contents of these videos extensively in the sessions that I have conducted for players of all ages with great success.
• There are dozens of techniques shown on how to beat an opponent
• There are numerous drills on passing and receiving and dribbling. They are all good drills that keep players moving, challenged and interested.
• The videos have drills for 1v1, 2v2 and small sided games, making it a well rounded set.
• All in all the content is fantastic and when combined with small sided games gives great results

The nature of the Ball Mastery program is to develop individual skill, meaning that parents can help their children progress their skills and techniques in the back yard.

I believe that the Coerver Coaching packages offered are must for any coach, parent or player that wants to get the most out of their soccer.