Rob Atkin

Uefa A licenced coach with more than 30 years' experience in football development, coach education and mentoring within grassroots clubs. Worked at Newcastle United's academy and coached various open-age semi-pro teams.

Soccer drills and small-sided games by Rob Atkin

Keeping hold of the ball

in Passing

A foundation-phase practice designed to teach staying in possession when under pressure. By ROB ATKIN MORE

Coaching is suffering technical problems

in Soccer coaching

Give youngsters the time and space to learn the core techniques and give grassroots coaches the tools to teach them, urges coach educator ROB ATKIN MORE