Planning for Next Season: A Coach’s Guide (With a Smart Sideline Stop Along the Way)
As the final whistle blows on another action-packed junior football season, coaches across the country are breathing a brief sigh of relief—before inevitably turning their attention to next season. Because let’s be honest, the best teams don’t just happen; they’re built in the off-season.
Here’s what good coaches are doing now to get ahead:
1. Reflect and Review
What worked? What didn’t? The off-season is the perfect time to assess your training approach, matchday strategies, and squad development. A few honest notes now can lead to real progress later.
2. Plan Your Pre-Season
Even the youngest players benefit from structure. Planning your pre-season schedule now—friendlies, training sessions, tournaments, even team-building activities—can give your squad a flying start.
3. Look After Your Gear
From training cones to waterproofs, kit matters. And that brings us to an off-season move that might not be on your radar—but should be…Are you moving up an age group? Do you need new kit? Start to think about what you’ll need next season.
Come & See Us
Pop Over and See Us at the St Francis Football Club Tournament: 18–19 May, Romsey, Hampshire.
Athletherm will be attending our first ever event at the St Francis football tournament, showcasing our weatherproof ponchos designed specifically for young athletes. Whether you coach an U8s side or a thriving grassroots squad, these ponchos can help keep your players warm, dry, and focused—even when the British weather has other ideas.
Durable, lightweight, and perfect for the sidelines, they’re a smart addition to any team’s kit list. Come by, have a chat, and see what’s possible for next season.
See you on the sidelines.