John Townson

Coaching Sessions

High press to score goals

Out of Possession

This session is all about attacking without the ball by using a high press to score goals. It focuses on good intensity in the press, keeping play compact and, importantly, looking to score quickly after winning possession of the ball.

Biography

John Townson is a UEFA ‘A’ qualified coach currently working as lead U16s coach at Blackburn Rovers. His previous coaching roles have included serving as professional development phase coach at Burnley Football Club and as first team coach, professional development phase lead coach and academy manager at Accrington Stanley. He has played a part in the development of numerous players who have gone on to sign professional contracts, including those who have played in the Premier League, the EFL Championship, League One, League Two and abroad. He has also coached Loughborough University Football Club and managed Derby County LFC in the Women’s Premier League.

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John Townson

Coaching Sessions

High press to score goals

Biography

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