Understanding the Functional Practice

Designing Practices That Actually Transfer to the Game

Unlock one of the most misunderstood — but most important — areas of coaching: the functional practice.

Join me in West London for a hands-on, practical CPD session designed to help coaches move beyond generic drills and into targeted, game-relevant practice design that drives real player development.

This session is ideal for coaches working at all levels as well as anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how to design purposeful, realistic practices.

🧠 What You’ll Experience

This isn’t a “stand and watch” workshop.
You’ll be participating throughout — stepping into the session both as a player and as a coach.

We’ll break down the functional practice by exploring:

🔍 Key Learning Areas

• What a functional practice truly is (and what it isn’t)
• How to design practices with clear roles, responsibilities and outcomes
• Linking practices to team principles and game demands
• Building repeatable realism without losing clarity
• How functional practices evolve across age groups and stages of development
• How to create constraints that actually drive decision-making

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to design practices that transfer — not just look good.

📍 Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 Venue: Club Des Sports, Acton, West London
💷 Booking Fee: £15
(Spaces are intentionally limited to maximise learning quality.)

👥 Who This Event Is For

• Coaches who want to sharpen their practice design
• UEFA C/B candidates or qualified coaches
• Academy & grassroots coaches working across age groups
• Coaches who want to feel the “why” behind functionality — not just hear it
• Anyone aiming for more purposeful, game-led coaching

🎟 Why Attend?

If you’ve ever asked yourself:

• “Is this practice functional?”
• “Does this transfer to the game?”
• “How do I make this more realistic?”
• “What exactly should I be focusing on here?”

…then this workshop will give you the clarity, structure, and confidence you’ve been looking for.

You’ll leave with practical frameworks, adaptable practice ideas, and a deeper understanding of functionality grounded in real game demands.

🔗 Reserve Your Place

Spaces are limited by design — to ensure maximum interaction, feedback, and learning.

Secure your spot today and level up your practice design.