
About This Course
Aimed at current and aspiring coaches at all levels, as well as soccer enthusiasts with a keen interest in the game, this introductory course covers the core principles of soccer coaching in practical detail. Topics include attacking and defensive organisation, the four phases of play, team formations, player selection, structuring training sessions, management skills, group dynamics, and common pitfalls to avoid — all with the goal of improving a coach's winning percentage.
Delivered entirely online through Udemy, the course comprises 65 lectures across 18 sections, with a total video length of approximately two hours and fifty minutes, making it completable within a day. It is presented by David Horwitz, who brings over 20 years of coaching experience across age-group, amateur, and professional levels. No formal qualification or certification is specified as part of the course offering.
AI-generated overview based on the provider's course page · Last updated 22 April 2026
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