John Carver

Coaching Sessions

Transition to attack from a low block

Transitions

This session is all about turning defence into attack from the edge of our own box in a controlled and effective manner.

Combination play (to create a shooting opportunity)

In Possession

Originality and ingenuity in front of goal are crucial if we are to maximise possession high up the pitch. So with that in mind here is a selection of shooting drills where the aims and objectives are to develop movement on the edge of the box.

Biography

John Carver enjoyed a long association with his local club, Newcastle United, having come through the ranks as a youth player and an apprentice before turning professional. After he turned to coaching, from 1999 to 2004 he worked at the club as assistant manager to Bobby Robson, with a short spell as caretaker manager during this time.

Carver’s coaching and managerial career has subsequently included stints as caretaker manager at both Leeds United and Sheffield United, and as head coach of MLS club Toronto. He has also worked in Cyprus as manager of Omonia Nicosia and served as assistant head coach at Plymouth Argyle and as first team coach at Sheffield United.

After returning to Newcastle United in 2011, he went on to enjoy a spell as interim manager at the Premier League club, stepping up from his position as assistant manager in January 2015 and successfully warding off the threat of relegation to the Championship.

In August 2020 he joined the coaching staff of Scotland’s national side.

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