Top ten tips for coaching blind footballers

Do you coach blind players? If you do, and you're searching for some advice, we have some top tips that you might be able to take inspiration from and apply with your team.

The following points come from England Blind head coach, Jonathan Pugh, and you can find more detail on each of them by clicking here.

  1. Teach smaller parts of the game
  2. Use guided scenarios
  3. Set individual programmes
  4. Break the pitch into different areas
  5. Use supporting coaches to create a 'triangle of noise'
  6. Have a set way to play
  7. Before speaking, think 'will it help?'
  8. Focus on team work
  9. Gather information and prepare
  10. Use voice recordings.