Michael Jolley

Coaching Sessions

Penetration or possession: finding the right balance

Attacking

This session is about helping players recognise the right moments to try to get behind opposing defenders, versus keeping the ball until that right moment arrives.

Biography

Michael’s first coaching position was at the Crystal Palace Academy in 2004, where he helped develop young talent such as John Bostock and Victor Moses. He went on to coach at Nottingham Forest and the University of Stirling, before joining Scottish Premier Division side Falkirk. Moving back to England in 2012 he joined Lincoln City, then switched to Crewe Alexandra, before being appointed Senior Professional Development Coach for the Burnley Under-23 team. Having earned his Uefa Pro Licence Jolley managed Eskilstuna in Sweden, then Grimsby Town.

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Michael Jolley

Coaching Sessions

Penetration or possession: finding the right balance

Biography

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