September 27, 2013

Improving Basic Dribbling & Awareness with Lots of Touches in Possession of the Ball

September 27, 2013/ Wayne Harrison

Four areas of Awareness:

“On the Ball” Awareness before receiving the ball,
“On the Ball” awareness as the player receives it and moves it on quickly using one or two touches only;
"On the Ball” awareness if the player maintains possession of the ball using several touches; and:
“Off the Ball” awareness in terms of their positioning of players supporting the player On the Ball.

This works if all players are in synch and thinking ahead of the ball and it is not just the player on the ball thinking ahead.

January 23, 2013

Recap: NSCAA 2013 Indy

January 23, 2013/ Wayne Harrison

I had a great week in Indianapolis at the NSCAA National Convention. I was honored to be able to present a field session on Developing the 4-2-3-1. It was very well received and there were approximately 1600 coaches from all over the USA and abroad watching the session.

August 17, 2012

Coaching Video: Numbers Game Continued

August 17, 2012/ Wayne Harrison

Here is another coaching video which is a continued clinic on the numbers game.

June 04, 2012

Comments from World Class Coaching Clinic

June 04, 2012/ Wayne Harrison

Wayne is an outstanding clinician, and was well-received by coaches attending the Nebraska World Class Coaching Seminar. His passion for the game immediately rubbed off on the players he was working with, and they clearly enjoyed the sessions he conducted. He has the ability to convey relevant information to his teams while at the same time fostering an environment for learning by encouraging his players to figure out various situations for themselves. Wayne interacts with players and coaches alike in a thoroughly positive manner, which I am sure contributes toward accelerated learning for any individual fortunate enough to work with him.

May 05, 2012

Soccer Symposium for Player Development

May 05, 2012/ Wayne Harrison

On Sunday, April 29, coach Wayne Harrison of CV Manchester Soccer Club presented a coaching symposium focused on his “Thinking Process” of training. The symposium, held at Carmel Creek Elementary School, was open to all interested coaches, parents and players. Harrison shared his views on coaching players to develop “vision” and to play a thinking style of soccer.

A former professional player with Blackpool Football Club in England and Oulu Palloseura in Finland, Harrison also represented Great Britain in the World Student Games in Mexico. His coaching experience includes Youth Director at Blackpool and Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. Harrison holds the UEFA “A” License, the NSCAA Premier Diploma and a degree in Sports Psychology and Applied Physiology.

April 30, 2012

Coaching Symposium Recap - April 2012

April 30, 2012/ Wayne Harrison

With an overcast day in San Diego, it made for a perfect setting to host my first free coaching symposium with Carmel Valley Manchester Soccer Club. First, I have to thank everyone for coming out to watch and for the Manchester Soccer players that came out to help demonstrate during the clinic. It was a great success.