{"product_id":"the-next-steps-continuing-your-football-coaching-journey","title":"The Next Steps: Continuing Your Football Coaching Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚨Coaching Qualifications Don’t Prepare You for Real 11v11 Football\u003cbr\u003eYou’ve passed your coaching qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou understand the theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when it comes to planning, delivering and adapting sessions in a real 11v11 environment, something still feels missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gap is where many developing coaches get stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Next Steps was written to bridge that gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical, coach-friendly guide focuses on what actually happens on the training pitch and on match day — not abstract theory or generic sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚽ What This Book Will Help You Do\u003cbr\u003eThis book supports less experienced football coaches by helping them:\u003cbr\u003e✔ Plan effective, realistic 11v11 training sessions\u003cbr\u003e✔ Apply technical and tactical principles in real-world settings\u003cbr\u003e✔ Use a player-centred coaching approach that meets individual needs\u003cbr\u003e✔ Integrate goalkeeping, fitness, hydration, nutrition and injury awareness into weekly planning\u003cbr\u003e✔ Reflect on their coaching and continually improve practice\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter includes practical tasks, real scenarios, self-reflection questions and best-practice session ideas, making this book easy to apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎓 Who This Book Is For\u003cbr\u003eThis book is ideal for:\u003cbr\u003e Developing football coaches working in 11v11 environments\u003cbr\u003e Coaches between qualifications who want practical guidance\u003cbr\u003e Students studying sports coaching at college or university\u003cbr\u003e Coaches working with young players who want to improve session quality\u003cbr\u003e Anyone who wants to move from “qualified” to confident and effective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔑 Why This Book Is Different\u003cbr\u003eMost coaching resources focus on:\u003cbr\u003e Passing qualifications\u003cbr\u003e Abstract coaching models\u003cbr\u003e One-size-fits-all drills\u003cbr\u003eThe Next Steps focuses on:\u003cbr\u003e Real planning decisions\u003cbr\u003e Real players with different needs\u003cbr\u003e Real coaching environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the book coaches read after they get their badge — when the real learning begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📘 If You’re Ready to Become a Better 11v11 Coach\u003cbr\u003eThis book will help you build confidence, clarity and structure in your coaching practice and take the next step in your coaching journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Freestone is an ex-professional footballer that went from playing non-league football to the heights of the premiership. Chris is self-motivated and a passionate coach\/educator whose career within the football industry spans over 25 years of playing, coaching and educating at a grassroots and senior professional level. He has also worked with professional clubs and governing bodies to deliver high quality, innovative and age-appropriate training programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e25 x 18 cm\u003cbr\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e98 pages\u003cbr\u003eApril 2021\u003cbr\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781041076414\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chris Freestone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58647153967485,"sku":null,"price":16.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/5149\/9341\/files\/2026-09-0418.10.38.jpg?v=1788790998","url":"https:\/\/stanchionbooks.com\/products\/the-next-steps-continuing-your-football-coaching-journey","provider":"Stanchion Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}