Chris Coleman

Coaching Sessions

Shooting practice

Attacking

This is a straightforward three-station shooting drill, constructed in blocks of four sequences that have multiple actions per player in order to encourage positive reactions and concentration. The players enjoy this session because it’s a high tempo finishing activity and because every phase ends in a shot.

Counter-attacking

Attacking

Use this attack versus defence session to create a variety of situations for players to work on quick attacks and combination play with an end product.

Speed preparation

Fitness & Conditioning

Keep players working hard and thinking with this session that’s full of different drills and exercises and covers physical, technical and tactical elements of the game.

Biography

Chris Coleman first moved into coaching after ending his playing career at Fulham in October 2002. Staying on at Craven Cottage, he was appointed manager at the end of the season, having spent the tail end of that campaign as caretaker manager. After four years maintaining Fulham’s position in the Premier League, he enjoyed a short spell in Spain as manager of Real Sociedad. He subsequently served as manager of Championship clubs Coventry City and Sunderland, and worked in Greece with AEL and in China coaching Hebei China Fortune. He also spent five successful seasons as manager of Wales, leading the country to the semi-finals of the 2016 European Championship. He is currently the manager of Greek Super League club Atromitos.

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