Ben Purcell Coaching

Ben Purcell Coaching 📈Ex-Professional & International Footballer
📚UEFA B Licensed Coach
⚽️1-2-1 & Small Group Sessions
📍Based in Reading & Oxfordshire

01/06/2026

Left winger work: in and around the box. 📦🔥

This is where games are won and lost. Cutting inside, finding pockets of space, making the right decision at the right moment, all in match realistic scenarios.

Because when you get into these positions on a Saturday, there’s no time to think. You’ve already got to know. 👊⚽

Play-Off Winners. 🏆Surrey Cup Winners. 🏆Players’ Player. 🏆Not a bad season!
11/05/2026

Play-Off Winners. 🏆
Surrey Cup Winners. 🏆
Players’ Player. 🏆

Not a bad season!

04/05/2026

The best players in the world don’t need much space. They create it.🙌🏼

Double movements. Changes of pace. A sharp drop of the shoulder.

That’s how you manufacture half a yard - and at the highest level, half a yard is all you need.

This is one of the most undercoached skills in youth football. I work on it every single session. ⚽️🔥

30/04/2026

Love these small group sessions.

The energy these players bring every time is unreal. 🔥

3 players, full focus, real results.

Want your own group like this? 📩 DM me.

27/04/2026

It’s the small details that make the biggest difference 👀⚽️

Working on interceptions today and focusing on body shape. When the ball’s on your left side, using your left foot to block instead of reaching across with your right makes a huge difference. It keeps your body open, allows you to see the play, and means you’re not turning into trouble or facing your own goal.

These little adjustments help you react quicker, stay balanced, and be ready for the next action straight away.

Great improvements from Oliver here 👏 Really dedicated defender who listens, applies, and keeps getting better every session. Love to see it.

🚨 There are HUNDREDS of football coaches advertising right now… but how do you know who to trust with your child?Here’s ...
18/04/2026

🚨 There are HUNDREDS of football coaches advertising right now… but how do you know who to trust with your child?

Here’s the truth nobody’s saying:
Any coach can put a drill on. Not every coach knows the tiny, intricate details that actually separate good players from great ones.

Those little nuggets? That’s where development really happens. And that only comes from experience at the highest level.

Here’s mine:
⚽ Started at Reading FC Academy at just 6 years old

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Represented Wales internationally from U15 to U19 including as CAPTAIN

🌟 Trained & played alongside some of the best players & coaches in the game

💼 Went on to play professional football for 2 years at Reading FC

I’ve been exactly where your child wants to be. I’ve lived it. I know what it takes. Not just the drills, but the details that actually make the difference.

If you’re struggling to find the RIGHT coach for your child, your search stops here.

📩 Comment “COACH” below or DM me for 1-1s & Small Groups.

11/03/2026

Try this two-phase finishing drill ⚽️

Simple, effective, and easy to adapt for any age or ability.

Lots of reps, good habits, and building confidence in front of goal.

Recovery is a huge part of player development and it doesn’t need to be complicated.The BP 10-Point Recovery System is a...
08/02/2026

Recovery is a huge part of player development and it doesn’t need to be complicated.

The BP 10-Point Recovery System is a simple framework players can use after training or matches to build better habits around:
✔ Nutrition
✔ Mobility
✔ Sleep & lifestyle

Players should aim for 10+ points to support recovery and long-term performance.

Small habits done consistently make a big difference over time.

Feel free to save or share this with your child ⚽️

🎉 FREE 1-TO-1 SESSION GIVEAWAY 🎉I’m giving away a 45-minute private coaching session with Ben Purcell Coaching ⚽️To ente...
19/01/2026

🎉 FREE 1-TO-1 SESSION GIVEAWAY 🎉

I’m giving away a 45-minute private coaching session with Ben Purcell Coaching ⚽️

To enter, you MUST 👇
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⏰ Ends 31st January
🎯 Winner chosen at random
📍 Oxford & Reading areas

Good luck 🍀⚽️

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