Top 10 gifts for football coaches this Christmas

Session planning book

Session planning book

Every coach needs somewhere to jot down ideas and session plans. The Duktig notebooks are top quality – simple layout, tough covers, and loads of them are waterproof. Handy when coaching in the rain (which, let’s be honest, is most of the time).

Session planning book

Electric ball pump

Electric ball pump

Now this is a proper game-changer. An electric pump gets the balls sorted in seconds – no more faffing about with a hand pump and ending up out of breath before training even starts. It’s an absolute lifesaver!

Electric ball pump

Tactics board

Tactics board

Every coach loves a good tactics board. It’s the best way to show players what they’re thinking – move a few magnets around, draw up a quick play, job done. This one’s a solid option: sturdy, good size, and easy to carry.

Tactic board

Magnets and markers

Magnets and markers

These magnets are really smart – they even show body shape, so coaches can properly demonstrate positioning on their tactics board. Makes explaining things so much easier.

Magnets and markers

The ultimate coach development pack

The Ultimate Coach Development Pack

Coaches never stop learning, do they? This pack’s brilliant if a coach wants to take things up a notch – online library, webinars, and a couple of cracking coaching books included. Perfect for a bit of self-development.

This coach development pack is a great way to help them do just that – with access to an online library, webinars, and two of the best coaching books on the market.  

The Ultimate Coach Development Pack

Snood

Snood

Winter training can be brutal! A snood keeps you warm without getting in the way. This one’s nice and light, but if you think your coach would prefer something thicker, there’s a cosier version too.

Snood

Predator trainers

Predator trainers

Adidas Predators are the classic choice, seen by many as the ultimate in football footwear. And now they’re not just made for the pitch, but off it too! If you want to help your coach look stylish, with a football twist, consider getting some of these.

Predator trainers

Boot dryer

Boot dryer

Nothing worse than putting on soggy boots the next morning. A boot dryer sorts that right out – dries them quickly and gets them ready for the next session.

Boot dryer

Electronic whistle

Electronic whistle

This one’s clever – all the noise of a normal whistle without having to blow it! Much more hygienic too, especially if you’re sharing kit around.

Electronic whistle

Laces

Laces

A great way to add a bit of personality to your boots or trainers? Grab a pair of custom laces. Mr Lacy have loads of colours and styles to choose from – nice little touch that makes boots stand out.

Laces

How I chose the best gifts for Football Coaches

I’ve pulled this list together as a way to help all of you looking to buy the coach you know is a special gift this Christmas. 

It’s a mix of stuff I own, I want, or that my coaching colleagues own and shout about!

Hopefully, there’s a good mix of ideas and prices – meaning you can get something no matter your budget. And believe me when I say, if someone bought me a set of cones I think I’d be just as happy as if they bought me a new pair of boots!