Mike Phelan Coaching Education
A FREE RESOURCE FOR SLYSA COACHES AND MANAGERS
MIKE PHELAN COACHING EDUCATION FOR SLYSA COACHES
Lectures are limited to 100 guests.
All coaches and team managers are welcome to attend the field sessions.
LOCATION
LFA Training Center – 1 Athletic Drive – Earth City, MO 63045
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE FOR JULY 20 & 21
Saturday, July 20th
9:00 – 10:15 | Field Session 1 | LFA Training Center/Outdoor - Under the microscope –A detailed look at the micro components of Soccer. How coaches see the game, a fundamental prerequisite for good coaching and for world class player education |
10:30 – 12:00 | Field Session 2 | LFA Training Center/Outdoor - Observing and coaching the game in natural soccer situations. Player decision making to outwit the opponent. Taking detailed knowledge and coaching practice into game related sessions. |
12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch break | |
1:00 – 2:00 | Lecture 1 | LFA Training Center/Indoor - A look at the research on elite performance and elite player behavior. Howto transfer the knowledge into education for player development for generation Z. |
2:00 – 3:00 | Lecture 2 | LFA Training Center/Indoor - Under the microscope. Cross referencing and reviewing the morning field sessions with role model examples (solidifying the coach education process) |
3:00 - 3:15 | Q&A | Q&A LFA Auditorium |
Sunday, July 21st
9:00 – 10:15 | Field Session 3 | LFA Training Center/Outdoor - Goalscoring (Under The Microscope)A detailed look at the lost art of coaching goal scorers. Timing, Body Morphology, Disguise, Predator Instincts, The unexpected and more |
10:30 – 12:00 | Field Session 4 | LFA Training Center/Outdoor - Street Soccer and letting football break out Flow, Wait, Move, Stand Still, Change Direction, Run off The Ball. Creating goal scoring opportunities in game related practices. Possession, Patience, Arrogance and Goals |
12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch break | |
1:00 – 2:30 | Lecture 3 | LFA Training Center/Indoor - Coach education workshops, group exercises and review of the weekends learning outcomes |
2:00 – 3:00 | Closing Q&A | Q&A LFA auditorium |
Coaching Staff
INSTRUCTORS

Mike Phelan
Mike has won almost every honor in the game and is unique to have achieved this across multiple roles as a Player, a Coach, an Assistant Manager, and a Manager. A multiple Premier League winner, Champions League winner, FA Cup winner, Charity Shield winner, World Cup Trophy winner and Manager of The Month winner.

David Horrocks
David is a former Head of Research and Development at Manchester United operating as a senior personnel reporting into the CEO, Director of Football, and owners. His responsibility being best in class operations across areas such as technology, the coaching process, performance analytics, science, psychology, and performance operations in elite environments.

Paul McGuinness
Paul worked at Manchester United's Academy for 24 years as Head of the Academy and was a coach of the U18 team. In his leadership role at the club he oversaw the development of the likes of Rashford, Welbeck, Evans, Pogba, Lingard, McTominey and Kobbie Mainoo.
2024 Mike Phelan Coaching Education for SLYSA
Thank you for registering for Mike Phelan Coaching Education for SLYSA Coaches! Mark your calendars for July 20-21 and prepare for a fantastic weekend.
If you have any questions in the meantime, or if you need to cancel your spot, please reach out right away to slysa@slysa.org.
Thank you!