Coach Development Programme ***Training Ground Edition***

The Ray Power Coach Development Programme is back with an innovative slant - A Training Ground Edition.

The centre-pieces of this 100% online programme are 10 webinars, over 5-6 months, with special guest experts from the world of youth and professional football.

The typical CDP time is 6pm(UK) on Sunday evenings with sessions lasting 60-90 minutes.

Previous Coach Development Programme Guests:

• Well-known coaches Per Mertesacker, Michael Beale and Rene Muelensteen;
• Excellent 'behind the scenes' coaches like Ian Jones (Burnley FC), Fabrizio Picaretta (AS Roma) and Todd Beane (TOVO);
• Coaching authors such as Peter Prickett (3v3, Principles of Play), Tony Mee (Through the Thirds) and Doug Lemov (The Coach's Guide to Teaching); and
• Expert specialist coaches like Tony Elliott and Andy Elleray (goalkeeping) and Dan Abrahams and Bill Beswick (psychology)

***Guests for this CDP will be announced as the Programme evolves***

Confirmed so far: 

• Fabrizio Piccareta (AS Roma); 
• Ian Jones (Head of Coaching, Burnley FC);
• Gavin Teehan (@CoachingBadges);
• Ross Brooks (West Ham U9-11 Phase Lead); 
• Mark Wotte (former Netherlands Youth Coach);

Coach Development Programme Content:

The focus of this special edition programme will be entirely on the training pitch - balls, bibs, cones & football tactics! 

During the webinars, Ray and guests will look at:

• Training philosophies from professional clubs and academies
• 'Back-pocket' sessions from expert coaches
• CV-style tactical analysis 
• 'Ask the expert' workshops
• And much more...

Webinars will be supplemented with:

• 10 Free Coaching Books
• 1:1 Coach Networking (Opt-In)
• Session shares from professional academies
• Platform to share training ideas

Testimonials:

First class. I enjoyed every session. Some brilliant realisations that I’ve been able to take straight onto the grass. Great for learning and networking too. Highly recommend!

(Danny Eustace)


Ray’s online coach development programmes incorporate fascinating content, clear support tools, and are excellent value for money. Open to everyone’s ideas and questions, he makes the coach learning process a most enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!

(Jim Fallon)


The amount of information that goes into the courses that Ray develops and delivers is amazing and useful for both yours and the players development. You always come away with more than you expected and eager to go further down the 'rabbit hole'.

(Darren Horsman)

Ray's Coach Development Programmes have been the best CPDs I have taken part in. They are excellent for both new coaches and coaches with 20+ years at any level who want to learn, teach, and network. All the content provided in these CDPs by Ray and the Presenters he lines up have provided new methods to connect with players, organize and run sessions to name a few. Always something to learn.

(Cory Reinard)

Meeting Ray has been one of my highlights in my time coaching. As an educator he has an absolute ability to bring topics to the table that engage your brain and are full of lightbulb moments. I am a repeat participant because of the value Ray offers. It's impossible not to learn and leave the course not a better coach.

(David Poncia)


Having undertaken 4 of Rays CDP courses I can honestly say they are the best courses I have done whilst coaching. You get the opportunity to sit down virtually with some of the best minds in the game. You also get the chance to network with 50+ coaches from around the world from all levels of the game, something no other course I have done offers. No matter what level you are coaching, be it grassroots or academy level, Ray’s courses are a must.

(Chris Edwards)


Highly thought provoking, educational and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

(Mark Simpson)


Ray's courses are always filled with top-level speakers, engaging tasks and quality interactions with him and the participants. Would definitely recommend!

(Jon O’Neill)