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Johnathan McKinstry

Johnathan McKinstry

Coaching Sessions

Johnathan McKinstry: How we play

Johnathan McKinstry: How we play

The Gambia head coach shares his views on how the game should be played with Elite Soccer
Pressing triggers and compactness in a 3-4-3 shape

Pressing triggers and compactness in a 3-4-3 shape

This session develops team pressing principles from a 3-4-3 formation, focusing on disrupting opponent build-up and regaining possession high up the pitch

Biography

Current team: The Gambia men’s national team
Role: Head coach
Previous clubs: Gor Mahia FC, Uganda men’s national team, Saif SC, Kauno Žalgiris, Rwanda men’s national team, Sierra Leone men’s national team
Started coaching: 2001
Highest coaching qualification: UEFA Pro Licence
Biggest achievement as a coach: Winning the Kenyan league for the first time with a young, inexperienced Gor Mahia team

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