James Jaggard coaching at a football training session

Youth football development · Ages 8–21

Academy standards.
Individual attention.

Technical, position-specific coaching and independent player assessment for youth players aged 8–21, based in Wirral, Merseyside and Cheshire.

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Former Academy ManagerProfessional Development Phase experienceFA talent pathway experienceFA Talent ID Level 2IndependentYouth development focus

Based on the Wirral

Training across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Based on the Wirral, Coached By Jaggs offers one-to-one training, small-group coaching, sprint speed sessions and development reports for players aged 8–21 across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside.

01The approach

Training that addresses the details of your game.

One-to-one sessions give us time to coach details such as checking over the shoulder before receiving, body shape and the direction of the first touch.

Small-group training adds opponents, teammates and decisions under pressure. Sessions are planned around the player’s position, age and experience, with feedback on what to adjust.

Development reports use match observations to identify strengths and the actions that need more practice. Those findings give the player specific training priorities.

Football coaches standing pitchside during a match

02One-to-one training

One-to-one training.
For your position.

Sessions focus on the actions the player needs in their position. We identify a training priority, coach the technique and give the player repeated opportunities to apply it under pressure.

Receiving and first touch
Body shape and orientation
Passing range
Decision-making under pressure
Position-specific movement
Feedback after every block

£40per sessionBook a session

Players taking part in small-group football training under floodlights

03Small group coaching

Small-group training.
Individual feedback.

Groups are limited to six players, organised by position and age or stage. Players practise with opponents and teammates, with individual feedback on their technique and decisions.

sessions every month

players maximum

£120

per month

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Football player practising sprint speed and agility on a grass pitch

04Sprint Speed Sessions

Acceleration.
Speed.
Change of direction.

These 40-minute sessions coach sprint mechanics for football: starting quickly, running at speed, slowing down and changing direction. The programme progresses with the player’s age, experience and movement technique.

40-minute sessions
Acceleration, top speed, deceleration and change of direction
Running technique coached in detail
A structured, progressive programme

£15per person, per sessionBook a sprint session

James Jaggard observing a football match from the touchline

05Four-game development report

Individual Development Plan Report.

By attending 4 matches we assess the player against the FA four corner model and write a detailed scouting report on the player which is then translated into a personalised development plan to help provide guidance on next steps.

Live observation across four matches, position-specific analysis, strengths and training priorities, and a development plan with review dates. An optional player and parent debrief can be arranged.

£120per reportRequest a report

06The Development Pathway

Assess. Plan.
Train. Review.

The report identifies the player’s strengths and training priorities. One-to-one and small-group sessions then address those priorities through practice, feedback and review.

The bundle

The Development Pathway.

Four-Game Development Report
Four small-group sessions
Four one-to-one sessions

Value

£340

£400 booked separately

Assessment and training planned around the same development priorities.

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James Jaggard presenting football development ideas to a group of players and parents

07About James

Academy experience.
Youth development.

James has coached young players in grassroots, academy and professional football.

His roles have included Academy Manager, Professional Development Phase Lead and Youth Development Phase Coach, with experience in the FA talent pathways. He holds a UEFA B Licence and FA Talent ID Level 2 qualification.

He uses that experience to plan age-appropriate training, explain technical corrections and assess how a player applies them in matches.

The standard

What to expect from training.

Independent training, with no promises of selection, trials or contracts.
Clear communication with parents about session content and feedback.
Age- and stage-appropriate coaching for every player.
Specific training priorities and feedback the player can understand.

Questions

Parents’ questions.

Answers about training, group sizes and development reports for players aged 8–21.

The right amount depends on the player’s age, stage, current workload and ability to recover. Training should have a clear purpose and leave room for school, rest and enjoyment.

Start here

Ask about training or a report.

Tell us the player’s age, position and what they would like to improve. James will reply about the training options or development report that suit them.

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Academy standards.Individual attention.