Coach education for football clubs and coaches

Every player deserves
great coaching.

Give every coach at your club academy-standard sessions to deliver it. 15 years of coach education, 6,000+ pieces of football (soccer) coaching content and 2,000+ full sessions, including sessions filmed with the Southampton FC and Rangers FC academies. Used by coaches at 2,000+ clubs.

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Trusted by
Rangers FC
Southampton FC
Manchester United Foundation
AYSO
Palace for Life Foundation
PFA (Professional Footballers' Association)

Built for the whole club

Whether you run a club of 300 coaches or you're coaching your first team, there's a plan that fits.

For clubs

One standard across every age group

Onboard new coaches in minutes, share season plans across teams, and see who's actually using what.

  • Club-wide season plans and curriculum
  • Shared folders, teams and resources
  • Usage reporting for directors of coaching

Everything a coach needs

Less time planning, more time coaching.

Free sessions

Your first 3 weeks, planned

Three ready-to-coach sessions for your age group. Open them on your phone pitch-side, with nothing to prepare the night before.

U5–U6U7–U8U9–U10U11–U12U13–U14U15+

What clubs say

★★★★★
Our club has over 80 coaches and each year has a turnover of new coaches which can quickly be added to The Coaching Manual platform. A real game changer for our club.
Justin SheppardDirector of Football, Hillsborough Boys FC
★★★★★
It has become an invaluable tool for our coaches and players. There is a vast amount of content for all ages and skill levels.
Tim PhlegarPresident, Northwest FC, USA
★★★★★
The platform is easy to navigate and the session plans are informative and easy to follow. A must for all aspiring coaches.
Darren ColeDirector of Football, Rochester City FC

Frequently asked questions

What is The Coaching Manual?

The Coaching Manual (TCM) is an online football (soccer) coaching platform for clubs and coaches. It includes 6,000+ pieces of coaching content and 2,000+ full sessions with set-up and coaching points, including sessions filmed with the Southampton FC and Rangers FC academies, a session planner for building your own practices, and ready-made season plans for every age group. It has been built by coaches since 2011, is used by coaches at 2,000+ clubs and is trusted by Rangers, Southampton, AYSO and the PFA.

How much does The Coaching Manual cost?

Club pricing depends on how many coaches you have, with lower per-coach prices for larger clubs. Individual coaches can sign up for free. Get a quote for your club.

Does The Coaching Manual work for US soccer clubs?

Yes. TCM works with US youth soccer organisations including AYSO, and US club accounts are priced in dollars.

Can individual coaches use it?

Yes. Coaches can sign up for free and use professional sessions and planning tools with their own team.

Can directors of coaching see how coaches use it?

Yes. Club accounts include usage reporting, so directors of coaching can see which coaches are using the platform and what they are using.

Raise the standard of coaching across your club

Talk to us about a club account. We'll set your coaches up and get them working from day one.