Owen Coyle

Coaching Sessions

Changing the point of attack

Attacking

Being able to quickly, efficiently and, at times, discretely change the point of attack is crucial for any team. The goal of this session is therefore to demonstrate the different ways the ball can be transitioned from one side of the field to the other, as well as highlighting what types of passes and movements are needed.

Preparing the back four

Defending

Use this purely defensive session to structure the back four against opposing attacks with different formations. It is an excellent session when preparing for matchday.

Biography

Owen Coyle kicked off his managerial career at Falkirk as co-player-manager in 2003. After building his coaching experience in Scotland, he took St. Johnstone to within a whisker of promotion to the SPL, but did secure the club a Scottish Cup final appearance in 2007. Moving to Burnley, he achieved promotion to the top flight as the Clarets joined the Premier League for the first time in their history, in 2009, via the play-offs. Coyle moved to Bolton Wanderers in 2010, and three years later took charged at near neighbours Wigan Athletic. Since 2014 he has enjoyed spells in charge of Houston Dynamo, Blackburn Rovers and Ross County. Most recently he has been a head coach in the Indian Premier League, initially with Chennaiyin, who he took to the runners-up spot, and, since June 2020, Jamshedpur. As a player, he made more than 700 senior appearances, securing one international cap for the Republic of Ireland.

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