Coerver® Coaching West Midlands are delighted to announce that Performance Academy member Vinnie Dwyer, has signed a new 2 year contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. Vinnie attends the Performance Academy in Coventry to supplement the work he does within his professional academy environment.

Following the news, Vinnie’s parents Conor & Lisa said “Since Vinnie has attended Coerver we can see a great development in his technical side which is the main reason he attends Coerver. For us as parents, more importantly, we see the Vinnie really enjoying himself and being allowed to express himself with encouragement from all the coaches. Vinnie’s coach, Luke, has been especially supportive of Vinnie both on and off the training pitch which we are incredibly grateful for”.

Marc Campbell, Foundation Phase Lead Coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers recognised the work Vinnie has been doing at Coerver® “Vinnie has developed his technical ability massively over the last 12-18 months which I believe has been due to his development within the academy programme and the additional work that he has been doing with Coerver. Vinnie has continued to develop his ability to manipulate the ball with both feet comfortably in unopposed and opposed situations well and I believe this has increased due to the additional work he has been doing with Coerver”.

Marc added “Vinnie has been keen to feedback to his team mates and coaches about his experiences with Coerver® and was over the moon about being invited to visit Real Madrid (something that every player dreams about) and really enjoyed the time that he spent in Spain. Vinnies application and positive attitude to combine his academy training programme with his Coerver work has no doubt been beneficial to him over his last 18 months with us and I was delighted to offer him another contract with the football club for a further two years”.

Vinnie (Pictured with Real Madrid Castilla player Javier Noblejas) spoke of the signing “I have signed for a further 2 years with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, with the coaches mentioning my hard work and commitment as some of the reasons I’ve been given the contract. A special mention was given to my technical improvement and how they felt my time with Coerver Coaching has really helped me develop that side of my game. I feel Coerver has helped me socially, physically and technically and it’s a great addition to the great coaching I get with my academy, Wolves”.

Coerver® Coaching West Midlands Performance Academy Manager and Vinnie’s Performance Academy Coach Luke Cheyne was delighted to hear of Vinnie’s news “Vinnie epitomises the type of mindset that has allowed him to continue to progress, on and off the pitch. Vinnie is always keen to understand his strengths and areas for improvement, and off his own back, always requests continuous feedback in regards to this”.

Luke added “His consistent hard work, determination and passion for ensuring no stone goes un-turned in terms of his development as a young player, has seen him improve all aspects of his games whilst involved in the Coerver Programme. He has now begun to develop not only his technical ability with both feet, but also the tactical awareness off the ball. Without a shadow of a doubt, a bright future lies ahead for Vinnie providing he continues his excellent work rate. He is a credit to himself. Well done Vinnie”.

Scott Wright, UK Director Coerver® Coaching said “The concept behind Performance Academy is to give players a professional level of support both on and off the pitch. We have different levels of ability within the programme which are all catered for, the big requirement for us is that the players need to want to learn and work hard while they are with us but also while they are at home. We have had enormous success in terms of players progressing to professional clubs from our programme in the UK which is testament to the fantastic work that the staff here have done and continue to do and of course the application of the players and the commitment of the parents, it really is a team effort”.

Scott added “Vinnie is a prime example of a young player who has worked extremely hard and has benefitted immensely from the environment that we provide here at Performance Academy. Vinnie profited hugely from the Coerver UK PRO Tour whereby 60 Performance Academy players were given the opportunity to travel to Spain and train at the world famous Real Madrid training centre. We wish Vinnie luck in the next part of his football education with Wolverhampton Wanderers and I’m sure if he continues to apply himself in the way he has with us, he will do well”.

Coerver® Coaching West Midlands Performance Academy Player Sam Khan has received an award on behalf of Chelsea Football Club prior to the clubs title winning game against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge last month.

Sam (Pictured above, alongside the 2015 winners) has previously taken part in “Chelsea’s Asian Star”, an initiative aimed at addressing the lack of Asians in the English game, which invites 400 children to the club’s state-of-the-art training facility in Surrey on an annual basis to put them through their paces. Sam came second during his first attempt in 2009 and followed that up by winning the competition in his age category in 2011.

Sam’s mother Ruth explained her pride at Sam’s recognition “Chelsea FC were notified that they were to be presented before kick off against Crystal Palace in May, with an award for their continuing campaign and the recognition its received. Sam, having been an active participant and supporter of this campaign for the past 5 years, was asked if he would receive the award on behalf of Chelsea FC with the owner Roman Abramovich. What an absolute honour for Sam to be asked to do this. His Dad and I are overwhelmed by what he has achieved to date. Of all the people they could have asked, and they asked our Little SK.”

Sam spoke of the competition “I still have great memories of Asian Star, it gave me so much confidence knowing the coaches at Chelsea were impressed with me. The event is so well organised and every player has the chance to impress. My advice would be to give it everything you have but make sure you enjoy the day as that is when you play your best and it can give you a great opportunity in football.”

Sam was in attendance again this year to present trophies to the 2015 winners, which included another Coerver® Coaching West Midlands Performance Academy player Adam Ahmed who won the U9 category.

West Midlands Performance Academy Manager, Luke Cheyne, said of the honour “All at Coerver Coaching UK would like to congratulate Sam on this recognition. Sam works extremely hard within our Performance Academy programme, alongside playing for Nottingham Forest. He continues to develop technically on the pitch as well as mature off it. We are confident that should he keep up this level of dedication to his own development, he is destined for a very bright future. Well done Sam!”

Luke added “We have a number of players within our Performance Academy who currently play for professional clubs, and a number who have signed for professional clubs since being a part of the Coerver programme. We feel that the Performance Academy offers the perfect environment for young players to learn what it takes to make the step up into academy football”.

Last month saw the completion of the Coerver® Coaching UK Youth Diploma 1 courses following successful events held at Stoke City FC, Fulham FC & Birmingham City FC.

Following four hugely successful years since the Youth Diploma course launched in 2011, the newly structured 2015 Youth Diploma 1 , in association with global partner adidas® and presenting partner FourFourTwo magazine, proved to be the biggest and best to date with tremendous feedback from attendee’s.

250 coaches from both grassroots and professional levels of the game traveled from all over the UK and Europe to spend two days working under the expert guidance of Coerver® Coaching co-founder, Alf Galustian. The course consisted of both theory and practical sessions, with the coaches learning about the secrets from over 31 years of success of the Coerver® Coaching Programme, with the course theme being based on session planning.

Coerver® UK Director, Scott Wright delivered a number of player sessions across the three Youth Diploma 1 courses, including sessions with Stoke City and Fulham FC academy players. A session was also delivered with a group of Coerver® Performance Academy players from the West Midlands region.

This model session allowed the course attendees to recognise how the information they had learned over the weekend, could be applied to a live player session. Coaches were able to see how and when the session needed to be adapted to suit the individual needs of each participating player which was a key learning outcome for all attendee’s of the course.

Scott said of the course “We are extremely happy with how our Youth Diploma 1 courses went this summer which all sold out well in advance and were attended by coaches of all levels from around the world”.

“Stoke City FC, Fulham FC and Birmingham City FC have been fantastic hosts as always and it was great to work with such open minded, committed coaches during the two days as well as some fantastic young players who were a real credit to their clubs”.

“We have been inundated with requests for places on the Youth Diploma 1 course in 2015 and we are looking at the possibility of delivering another course before the end of the year. We have a registration of interest open for this now, so get in touch if you want to take part in the course this year”.

2015 Youth Diploma 1 Feedback;

“There are many footballing philosophies that we can all learn from and aspire to in the game that we value so much. But with Coerver Coaching, I have truly found one that I can whole heartedly believe in. The Youth Diploma 1 course has been the most pertinent, rewarding and beneficial educational experience in my coaching career to date”.

“Football education and player development should be the corner stone of any coach or organisation serious about making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the game, irrespective of their playing ability. It’s about unlocking that potential and for me, Coerver Coaching have revolutionized the understanding and the impact of this philosophy in their visionary approach to player development”.

“I fully endorse and highly recommend that if any coach is serious about player development, then they need to get serious about Coerver Coaching”.

“A big thank you and respect to Alf Galustian and also Scott Wright and Luke Cheyne from Coerver UK for hosting a most rewarding programme of learning”.
Yogi Deiry - Youth Diploma 1 attendee 

“I did the Coerver Youth Diploma 1 at BCFC. Great course, extremely well presented with a good specific topic. This will definitely help me, and other coaches, plan and deliver better grass roots training sessions”.

“The previous courses I’ve been on, are generally delivered from the point of view of the person delivering the course. To have a course delivered where all the coaches are giving out the same message and are pulling in the same direction, is quite refreshing these days, I look forward to the Youth Diploma 2″.
Jason Adams – Coach and Performance Academy Parent

“I would like to thank Alf Galustian , Peter Bain and the Coerver Staff. There input and knowledge over the two days was thoroughly interesting presenting grassroots/professional coaches an alternative method of developing technical and creative players for the future”.
Sam Woodruff – Barnet FC Academy Coach

“Awesome course, loads of relevant detail, highly recommended if you want to improve session planning”.
Pardeep Sandhu – Youth Diploma 1 attendee Birmingham City FC & Performance Academy Parent

The Coerver® Coaching Partner Club programme provides specialist support for clubs from Grassroots to Professional level.

Four key components are covered

• Team Training

Progressive, Challenging Team Training for your players

• Coach Education

A structured Education & Development programme for your coaches

• Session Planning Support with planning for a Skillful Season
• Coerver® Skillful Edge Resources Access to exclusive Coerver® Partner Club Content

The Coerver® Partner Club Programme can be for specific age groups or entire clubs. Benefits of Coerver® Partner Club include:

• Ongoing Personal Development for your coaches
• Progressive, Challenging Team Training for your player
• Bringing 31 years of Global knowledge to your club
• A development programme recommended by the Worlds leading Federations and Clubs
• Local Exclusivity & a Mark of quality
• Bring the World's #1 Soccer Teaching method to your club

• online membership login to our website skilful edge content site for all coaches and players 

•  

  Access to our members only adidas / coerver shop

For full information or to set up a presentation to your club please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0844 8080 442

BRING THE COERVER® EXPERIENCE TO YOUR CLUB

The Coerver® Play Like The Stars Road Show is an opportunity for clubs to bring the World's Number 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method to them locally.  A team of professional coaching staff will come to visit your club from Coerver® HQ and will deliver a half day or full day of coaching for players in addition to an education clinic for coaches, teachers and parents.

Play Like The Stars Road Show – Overview

The concept behind the Coerver® Play Like The Stars Road Show is to use the world's greatest individual players and teams as the teaching model for the sessions. Each session includes a theory presentation using the latest video analysis and statistics and each practical session is delivered using the latest Coerver® Coaching methods and football training equipment.  The Coerver® Play Like The Stars Road Show can be delivered during the weekend or during the school holidays. The daily schedule can be customised to meet each club's local requirements. 

Event Includes
• Coerver® HQ professional coaching staff visiting your club
• An interactive presentation using the latest video analysis and statistics
• Professional level technical coaching for each player
• Coach, teacher & parent education clinic
• Coerver®certificates for all attendees & Adidas prizes to be won

For full information or to book your event contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0844 8080 442

Ground Breaking physical education programme developed specifically for Key Stage 1 Children. Scientifically proven to improve Agility, Balance, Co-Ordination, Reading, Writing and Behaviour. Bringing the latest research in neuro-science and child development to your school. Register your interest today

In partnership with SAQ International

BRING THE COERVER® EXPERIENCE TO YOUR SCHOOL

The Coerver® Play Like The Stars Road Show is an opportunity for Schools to bring the World's Number 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method to them locally.  A team of professional coaching staff will come to visit your school from Coerver® HQ and will deliver a half day or full day of coaching for players in addition to an education clinic for coaches, teachers and parents.

Play Like The Stars Road Show – Overview

The concept behind the Coerver® Play Like The Stars Road Show is to use the world's greatest individual players and teams as the teaching model for the sessions. Each session includes a theory presentation using the latest video analysis and statistics and each practical session is delivered using the latest Coerver® Coaching methods and football training equipment.  The Coerver® Play Like The Stars Road Show can be delivered during the weekend or during the school holidays. The daily schedule can be customised to meet each school’s local requirements. 

Event Includes
• Coerver® HQ professional coaching staff visiting your club
• An interactive presentation using the latest video analysis and statistics
• Professional level technical coaching for each player
• Coach, teacher & parent education clinic
• Coerver®certificates for all attendees & Adidas prizes to be won

For full information or to book your event contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0844 8080 442

Play Like The Stars The purpose of our new Play Like The Stars coach education course is to focus specifically on the Coerver® 1 v 1 Mirror Moves which are essential skills for all players, no matter their age, ability or position. Coerver® Mirror Moves are split into 3 sections:

Each section of Coerver® Mirror Moves relate to specific areas of the pitch, where the opposition is and to the position that the player in possession plays for their team. Coaches - you get

Play Like The Stars Course Instructor 

Scott Wright has spent the last 10 years working within the Coerver® Coaching programme both in the UK and abroad, many of which he has spent working closely with Coerver® Coaching Co-founder, Alf Galustian. During this time, Scott has gained experience of working with individual players and clubs from grassroots to the very highest level of the professional game. This includes individual players such as Gareth Bale and Micah Richards in addition to working with coaches and players from a number of professional clubs that includes Newcastle United FC, Bolton Wanderers FC, Blackpool FC, Leeds United FC, Birmingham City FC, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, Fulham FC. In November 2013, Scott was invited by the University of Madrid to lecture on their Master’s Degree in Coaching Course which is a jointly delivered academic programme between the university and Real Madrid CF. Scott’s current role in professional football is specialist technical coach and coach educator, at Premier League club, Stoke City FC. Scott has held this role since the 2010/11 season which has seen him work from academy to first team level during this time. Scott says of the course "I think every attending coach, no matter the level they work at, will be really pleased with this new "Play Like the Stars" coach education course that we will be delivering exclusively in England during November 2014”. “I believe that every coach will go away with more practices that can be adapted to players of any level. In addition to this, each coach will further enhance their knowledge of how to teach 1 v 1 skills from mastery to game effective use with a specific focus on our Mirror Moves programme”. “We are really looking forward to delivering this new course and I’m sure that all attendees will find this new content both interesting and useful not only for themselves but also the players and teams that they work with". Venue Details Birmingham
Date: Saturday 1st November 2014
Venue: Birmingham City FC, 300 Redhill Road, Kings Norton, B38 9EJ
Time: 09:30 a.m. - 17:30p.m. Sheffield
Date: Saturday 15th November 2014
Venue: Sheffield Wednesday FC, Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 1TF
Time: 09:30 a.m. - 17:30p.m. London
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2014
Venue: Millwall FC, Lions Centre, Bolina Road, SE16 3LD
Time: 09:30 a.m. - 17:30p.m. Stoke
Date: Saturday 29th November 2014
Venue: Stoke City FC, Dennis Viollet Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4TN
Time: 09:30 a.m. - 17:30p.m.

Play Like The Stars Course Package

1-day of expert tuition from Coerver®
UK Director, Scott Wright • Professional Club Training Facilities • Full course resource material • Coerver® Coaching
"Play Like The Stars" DVD
(Worth £11.99) • Coerver® Coaching Play Like The Stars
Certificate of Attendance • Copy of FourFourTwo magazine
(Worth £4)

Play Like The Stars special offer of just £99per coach + 3% card transaction fee.
Billable amount £101.97.

We are delighted to present the Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma 1 in association with our global partner adidas®.

The Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma 1 has been developed from 36 years of knowledge and work with the leading federations, clubs, managers and star names in International Football.

Coerver Coaching have joined forces with Coerver® Partner Club Deveronvale Community Football Clubs. Deveronvale FC is a famous Highland Football League club founded in 1938. The course will take part at the 2600 capacity Princess Royal Park in Banff Aberdeenshire.

COERVER® YOUTH DIPLOMA 1 INSTRUCTOR

GORDON CRAIG (SCOTLAND & PORTUGAL DIRECTOR)

Gordon has been involved in football as a coach and consultant for over 25 years and has travelled the globe working with top players and clubs. Gordon has become renowned as a top coach and presenter when it comes to youth player development.

Coerver® Coaching Consultant at Rangers FC

Consultant at Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Former Scottish FA Elite performance Coach

Former Assistant Coach SFA National teams

Director of Coerver® Scotland & Portugal

Member of the Coerver® Technical Committee

Post graduation in High performance football Coaching 2017/18  lisboa university Faculty of Human Kinetics

  COERVER® YOUTH DIPLOMA 1 ATTENDEE FEEDBACK

“I travelled from Prague, especially to attend the Coerver Diploma 1. As a former International Player, Coerver® is essential not only to kids but the highest level of player. In my opinion, Coerver® is the top technical program in the World”.
Lubo Moravcik,  Celtic FC Legend and Czechoslovakia National Team Player

"These last two days on the Coerver® Coaching Youth Diploma course certainly made me a better coach, I have been a fan of Coerver® for many years".  Jose Morais, Attended when First Team Coach - Real Madrid CF

“It was a fantastic course. The enthusiasm of the presenters was a joy to watch. I will certainly be looking to develop my squad using these methods. Well done to all involved”
Michael Smith- SFA Coach

“Thank you for an excellent two days on the Diploma course. I am delighted I have picked up lots of new ideas for the sessions and will be putting the drills and the planner to good use. Thanks to you all at Coerver® Scotland for delivering a fantastic course”.  
Gordon McLeod- Coach Livingston FC

“Well done Coerver® Coaching. This should be mandatory for all coaches at every level. A great insight into methodology along with motivational sessions and coaching from the presenters.Outstanding” 
John Kelly- Grassroots Coach

COERVER® YOUTH DIPLOMA 1 LOCATIONS

COERVER® YOUTH DIPLOMA 1 FURTHER INFORMATION

 For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What is The Performance Academy?

The Performance Academy is the UK's Premier Grassroots Player Development programme for Boys & Girls, 7-17 years old and offers an un-rivalled level of support, both on and off the training field.

The Performance Academy

The Performance Academy is a Technical development programme for youth soccer players that is brought to you by Coerver® Coaching, “The world’s number 1 soccer skills teaching method”, and their international partner adidas®.

Coerver® Coaching Performance Academies operate around the world with the aim of maximizing each player’s development. This is achieved by providing each player with professional coaching, age specific Technical and Physiological programmes, top class facilities and an extensive support programme on and off the training field.

Our aim is to develop confident and creative players whilst teaching essential Social skills such as good sportsmanship and respect, in addition to a good attitude to practice and play.

Performance Academy Pathway

Performance Academy operates a 3 level, interchangeable development pathway that consists of Development, Advanced and Elite programmes.

To gain entry to the Performance Academy, each player is required to complete a practical trial that has been developed to test each individual’s ability within our 5S player development model.

Each player’s performance in these five areas will determine which level of The Performance Academy the player will be offered a place within.

The Package

Performance Academy offers a market-leading player package that has been designed to maximize the Technical, Physical, Psychological and Social development potential of each player:

Technical Coaching

35 X 1.5 Hour weekly sessions term time per year (52.5 Hours)
8 x 6.5 hour holiday clinics per year (52 Hours)
Coerver® Coaching/adidas® Training Kit

• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Rain jacket
• Training Top (Pro Kit Package only)
• Training Pants (Pro Kit Package only)

Sports science testing

• Delivered, monitored and analysed 2 times per year

Web based support package

• Players website used for homestudy that includes our weekly Technical quiz, video advice on skills, fitness, health and nutrition
• Parents website used for account management and performance feedback which includes Technical quiz results, Technical and Physical evaluations

Costs

Core Membership Fee £69.99 (+ £5.99 express courier delivery)
Pro Membership Fee £139.99 (+ £5.99 express courier delivery)
Development £39 Per Month
Advanced £39 Per Month
Elite £49 Per Month

Suggested RRP’s – please contact your local CC centres for more price information. All payments are made by monthly Direct Debit and are inclusive of vat and booking fees

The Performance Academy GK

The Performance Academy GK is a Technical development programme for youth goalkeepers from Coerver® Coaching, “The world’s number 1 soccer skills teaching method”, and their international partner adidas®.

Coerver® Coaching Performance Academy GK operate around the world with the aim of maximizing each player’s development. This is achieved by providing each player with professional coaching, age specific Technical and Physiological programmes, top class facilities and an extensive support programme on and off the training field.

Our aim is to develop confident, Technical goalkeepers whilst teaching essential Social skills such as good sportsmanship and respect, in addition to a good attitude to practice and play.

Performance Academy Pathway

Performance Academy GK operates a 3 level, interchangeable development pathway that consists of Development, Advanced and Elite programmes.

To gain entry to the Performance Academy GK, each goalkeeper is required to complete a practical trial that has been developed to test each individual’s ability within our 5S player development model.

Each Goalkeepers performance in these five areas will determine which level of Performance Academy GK the player will be offered a place within.

The Package

Performance Academy GK offers a market-leading player package that has been designed to maximize the Technical, Physical, Psychological and Social development potential of each goalkeeper:

Technical GK Coaching

35 X 1 Hour weekly sessions term time per year (35 Hours)
8 x 6.5 hour holiday clinics per year (52 Hours)
Coerver® Coaching/adidas® Training Kit

• Shirt
• Shorts
• Socks
• Rain jacket
• Training Top (Pro Kit Package only)
• Training Pants (Pro Kit Package only)

Sports science testing

• Delivered, monitored and analysed 2 times per year

Web based support package

• Players website used for homestudy that includes our weekly Technical quiz, video advice on skills, fitness, health and nutrition
• Parents website used for account management and performance feedback which includes Technical quiz results, Technical and Physical evaluations

Costs

Core Membership Fee £69.99 (+ £5.99 express courier delivery)
Pro Membership Fee £139.99 (+ £5.99 express courier delivery)
Development £39 Per Month
Advanced £39 Per Month
Elite £49 Per Month

Suggested RRP’s – please contact your local CC centres for more price information. All payments are made by monthly Direct Debit and are inclusive of vat and booking fees