MARCUS RIDLEY · FOOTBALL EDUCATION

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[ 02 / 06 · Programmes ]

Ages 8–18 · Warwickshire & online

Every player. Every level. Every session built with purpose.

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Foundation Phase session

Foundation · U8–U11

Foundation Phase

[ Ages 8–11 · 2x weekly · 60 min sessions ]

Where the love of the ball becomes the habit of mastery. High-touch, game-based sessions that build confident, two-footed players.

What's included

  • 1,000+ ball touches every session
  • Two-footed passing and receiving patterns
  • 1v1 courage — dribbling, feints and turns
  • Coordination, balance and agility circuits
  • Small-sided games with guided questioning
  • Monthly progress card for parents

What you'll develop

Technical

Close control, first touch, striking with both feet.

Tactical

Scanning, finding space, basic width and depth.

Mental

Confidence on the ball, resilience after mistakes.

[ From £35/session ]Enquire about this programme
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Development Phase session

Development · U12–U14

Development Phase

[ Ages 12–14 · 2x weekly · 90 min sessions ]

The years that decide trajectories. Position-specific work, tactical literacy and the physical base to compete at academy level.

What's included

  • Position-specific technical blocks
  • Unit play — back four, midfield three, front line
  • Speed, agility and injury-prevention work
  • Video review of your own match footage
  • Academy trial preparation and mindset coaching

What you'll develop

Technical

Receiving on the half-turn, range of passing, finishing.

Tactical

Pressing triggers, transitions, positional rotations.

Mental

Decision-making under pressure, leadership habits.

[ From £45/session ]Enquire about this programme
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Elite Pathway session

Elite · U15–U18

Elite Pathway

[ Ages 15–18 · 3x weekly · 90 min sessions ]

Built for players chasing scholarships, academy contracts and the step into senior football. Demanding, detailed, honest.

What's included

  • Individual development plan reviewed every 6 weeks
  • Game-model training at professional intensity
  • Strength, conditioning and recovery planning
  • Highlight reel production and scout outreach
  • Scholarship and college pathway guidance

What you'll develop

Technical

Execution at match speed with minimal touches.

Tactical

Reading the game two passes ahead, role mastery.

Mental

Professional standards, self-review, composure.

[ From £55/session ]Enquire about this programme
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1-to-1 Coaching session

1-to-1 · All ages

1-to-1 Coaching

[ All ages · Flexible · 60 min sessions ]

Every minute is yours. A fully individual programme built around your position, your gaps and your goals — in person or online.

What's included

  • Bespoke session plan for every visit
  • Online video analysis of your matches
  • Position-specific finishing, defending or GK prep
  • Weekly homework drills with feedback
  • Direct WhatsApp line to Marcus

What you'll develop

Technical

Targeted fixes to the details holding you back.

Tactical

Role-specific understanding for your team's system.

Mental

Goal-setting, routines and match-day preparation.

[ From £60/session ]Enquire about this programme
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The player pathway

One journey. Four stages.

[ Stage 01 · Foundation ]

Foundation Phase

[ Ages 8–11 · 2x weekly · 60 min sessions ]

  • 1,000+ ball touches every session
  • Two-footed passing and receiving patterns
  • 1v1 courage — dribbling, feints and turns
  • Coordination, balance and agility circuits
  • Small-sided games with guided questioning
[ From £35/session ]Enquire about this programme
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