FOR TEAMS, COACHES & INDIVIDUALS
Mike Phelan Coaching
At MP Coaching, we’re dedicated to cultivating the talents of young and elite players in teams across the world.
Working with coaches to improve their coaching on and off of the field.
What do Mike Phelan Coaching do in the field of coach education?
Mike and his team are made up of accredited Pro, A and B licence coaches. MSc and PhD level published authors and practitioners in the areas of science, psychology, performance analysis and education. The team have worked at the very top of Premier League, European and World Football and in addition have been integral parts of one of the worlds most prolific and consistent talent development organisations.
Mikes team deliver the most comprehensive yet interactive coach education programme in modern football.
Through on field sessions, classroom seminars, interactive course participant task delivery and assessment, and online post course support materials your organisation will undoubtedly not only improve but be inspired to advance and ignite your coaching journeys, careers and achievements to the next level.
How will the Mike Phelan Coaching team consult with and then deliver to your organisation?
All our clients are different in ability, age, sex and aspirations whether that be players or coaches.
At MPC we bring elite practices to your environment and work with you to be the best you can possibly be.
At both enquiry stage and prior to delivery there will be several online meets to understand you the client, your clubs’ objectives and both coach and player existing experience levels.
The MP team will also engage in pre course webinars to enhance both understanding and familiarity and in certain cases watch and assess video footage of your teams’ performances and training prior to our arrival.
Reality, Not Theory.
See below some examples of specific requests from our customers and associated videos of some of these sessions.
These descriptors are headline concepts taken from the demand and questions arising from players in the grassroots, school, college and also elite pathway systems pre professional football. The sessions are derivatives and versions of first team sessions utilised with champions league and premier league winning footballers and individual practices of some of the world’s greatest players.
- Train with experienced coaches who bring expertise from local and international football cultures.
- Participate in both solo and group drills that replicate real-game scenarios.
FIELD TOPICS
Warm Ups: The generic purpose of a warm up is to energise both physical and psychological systems ready for game play or training. The MP Coaching team will help you think about and design your warm ups to maximise training sessions and match performance.
Defensive Play: How do individuals and units achieve cohesive understanding of how to defend, what to defend, where to defend and why.
Defensive Play: The link between re starts in possession and controlling a game through multiple styles of play.
Midfield play: The role and responsibilities of a midfield player and midfield units and how to go about being the complete positional specialist.
Attacking play: Creating goalscoring opportunities and entering the final third working with 7, 9 or 11 a side systems.
Goalscoring: Finishing sessions are an excuse for poorly executed goalscoring training. The art of not missing and the reality of deliberate practice for goal scorers.
Elite Technical Training: The mastery of the fine detail in handling, passing and receiving the ball
Games for pressured development. Using small sided games to take learning and development into live and pressured environments.
CLASSROOM TOPICS
Thinking like an elite player: How will my knowledge of football benefit my on field performance.
Performance analysis: Using self reflection and past game or training footage and data to facilitate progression, development and improved performance.
Inside Professional Sport: The wider opportunities for the modern school, college or university player in the fields of science, data, performance analytics, technology, nutrition, psychology and sport science.
Generation Z / Generation Alpha: Modern technology, digital natives and how todays generation consume information and how this can be facilitative for sports performance and athletic development.
Classroom sessions are all taken from academically robust practices being utilised in elite sports operations on a daily basis. These sessions will be contextualized to the learners and will advance knowledge and efficiency of both players and coaches alike.
These descriptors are headline concepts taken from the demand and questions arising from players in the grassroots, school, college and also elite pathway systems pre professional football. The sessions are derivatives and versions of first team sessions utilised with champions league and premier league winning footballers and individual practices of some of the world’s greatest players.
Solution focused coaching
Our approach is rooted in years of experience and a passion for nurturing talent. We combine expert coaching, personalized attention,
and state-of-the-art techniques to create a transformative experience for every player.
Interested in being the best coach you can possibly be?
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Discover what makes MP Coaching unique. Hear from our expert coaches, see players in action, and learn how we transform passion into excellence through tailored programs for individuals, teams, and aspiring coaches.
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." – Pelé
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Frequently asked
questions
We understand you may have questions about our programs and services. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common inquiries to help you get started with MP Coaching. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact us directly—we’re happy to assist.
Who can participate in MP Coaching programs?
Our programs are designed for young players, football teams, schools, colleges, academies, and aspiring players and coaches.
Where do the sessions take place?
Sessions are held at local facilities, educational institutions, or our designated training locations. International camp details vary by program.
What does a typical training session include?
Sessions focus on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness, incorporating drills, game scenarios, and performance feedback.
Do I need previous experience to join?
No, we welcome players of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced athletes aiming for professional trials.
Can parents attend or observe the sessions?
Yes, parents are welcome to watch and receive updates on their child’s progress after the session.
Do you offer remote coaching?
Yes! We provide virtual mentorship sessions, including video analysis and tailored fitness plans, for players unable to attend in person.
Mike McNeil
San Francisco Glens
Technical Director
We have now engaged with MP Coaching over a 3 year period with both MP and the team visiting the USA and also Glens coaching groups visiting The Bay and Treasure Island. Our club is on a consistent progressional journey and upward trajectory, both player and coach attendance is on the increase and excitement and anticipation is ever higher the more we visit each other. The best player and coach education partnership out there without doubt."
Jaymee Highcock
Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights Director of Soccer
What an unbelievable experience for players, coaches, and support staff. To learn from the very best in on field sessions and in pre match preparation, psychology and self-analysis and to be able to dig deep into and understand what the likes of players like Ronaldo do on a daily basis and how they behave is a unique once in a lifetime experience our entire team and staff are eternally grateful for. An amazing day and one we will not forget in a hurry”
Adriano Varnier
SC GJOA (New York City)

An amazing week, to see Mike, Dave, and Steve in action and to be able to tap into their experienced minds was an exceptional learning experience for all of our coaches. To see the players be coached over 3 evenings it was astonishing to witness the detail and development and standards required in such a short period of time. These sessions really do make you think about the detail, repetition and patience required to serve your players as best as we possibly can. Our coaches also took on the deliver and be assessed module MP offer and worked outside of our comfort zones and this alone completely took the group to an advanced and new level of thinking. A great company and we look forward to continued and future collaborations.
