Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

Monday means it’s time for our Pro Academy Question of the Week. Let’s hear your answers! 🏆

6 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

CREATE THE ATTACK – WHEN OUT OF BALANCE
Teach your players to stay composed in chaotic moments and build purposeful attacks when the opposition is out of shape.

This session focuses on:
• Receiving under pressure
• Timed forward runs
• Quick ball circulation
• Playing through the thirds with intent

Perfect for developing intelligent, confident attackers.

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6 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

These stats are a harsh reality check 97% of former Cat 1 academy players aged 21–26 never made a Premier League appearance.
Only 1 in 10 went on to play more than 20 games in the top four English tiers.

But here’s the part these numbers miss…

Academies don’t just produce footballers they develop people.
They instill discipline, resilience, confidence, teamwork, communication, and a growth mindset that lasts far beyond the pitch.

Thousands of young players leave academy systems better prepared for life whether that’s in football, education, business, or any other walk of life.

The success of a good academy isn’t just measured in pro contracts it’s in the life skills, experiences, and values that help shape strong individuals.

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

Combining to Finish – Improve Attacking Link-Up Play
This drill helps players work on quick combinations, timing of runs, and finishing under pressure. Perfect for strikers and attacking players looking to sharpen movement, decision-making, and reactions around goal.

Highlights:
• Half-turned receiving
• Sharp first touch
• Overlaps, layoffs & quick passes
• Reacting to rebounds

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

PLAYER WIN: Effort over outcome.
This player didn’t score, but showed constant movement, supported the team, and nailed our pressing principles.
No goals, no assists — but a huge impact.
The unseen work matters just as much as the highlight moments.

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

CREATE THE ATTACK – WHEN IN BALANCE | Pro Academy Drills

Build your attack with structure, control, and smart decision-making.

This session guides players through rondos, position-specific drills, tactical setups, and a game-relevant finish — helping them understand when to progress the ball and how to do it with intent.

Coaching Focus:
• Intelligent movement
• Forward-thinking passes
• Quick transitions
• Overloads & breaking lines

Perfect for developing players who need to control tempo and exploit space effectively.

Watch, learn, and apply it to your next session!

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

PRE-GAME TEAM TALK:
Before kickoff, I keep it simple:
‘Be brave, trust your training, and enjoy the challenge.’
Why? Because clarity builds confidence.
Match day isn’t for overload — it’s time to let players express themselves and play with freedom, not fear.

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

Back-to-Back Goals – Possession & Attacking Game

This dynamic small-sided game is designed to sharpen decision-making, movement, and attacking combinations. With two goals to target and floating players involved, players are challenged to think quickly, support play, and break lines effectively.

Also ideal for working on defensive transitions, pressing, and staying compact out of possession.

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

Coaching has taught me that real development doesn’t happen overnight.
Patience builds progress one habit, one session, one moment at a time.
Trust the process, celebrate the small wins, and keep showing up.

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7 months ago | [YT] | 0

Tom Erskine - Pro Academy Drills

Session Focus: Defending in Your Own Half – Managing Outnumbered Situations

Build defensive confidence and structure when numbers are against you. This session includes:
• 1v2 technical warm-up
• Recovery defending drills
• Small-sided games focused on transition
• Game-realistic scenarios for pressure decision-making

Perfect for 7v7 coaches working on defensive resilience and tactical understanding.

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