Ben Bartlett

Ben is an experienced UEFA Pro-Licence & MSc qualified coach and coach developer. Currently employed leading the integration of coach and player development at Fulham Football Club. This was prefaced by 12 years at The FA supporting the development and training of coaches within National Teams & Professional Football Clubs. Previous experience leading youth development programmes in both The Premier & Football Leagues to support the development of International footballers. Ben led significant aspects within the restructure of The Football Association coach education pathway over recent years.

Soccer drills and small-sided games by Ben Bartlett

Why there should be no limit to constraint

in Soccer coaching

Environments should challenge players, says coach and author BEN BARTLETT. The dictionary defines a constraint as "a limitation or restriction". We are constrained as a person, such as being a slow runner. The game of soccer is constrained by its laws, such as offside, and we are constrained by the environment each person plays in - the noisy nature of some parents, for example! However, whatever it is that constrains each of us is also an opportunity. It supports us to find a solution within those limitations. MORE