LJB Coaching

03/11/2026

Wednesday 21st October 2026

Joseph & Adam

A really positive session from both players. They worked well together within the 4-goal game, showing good awareness and looking to make positive decisions when in possession. Both were encouraged to recognise space, maintain possession when needed and identify opportunities to attack.

Joseph & Shay

Both players showed great enthusiasm and a willingness to learn throughout the session. They were challenged to think about their next decisions, recognise opportunities to move the ball forward and understand when to retain possession. A good effort from both.

Matthew & Alexander

A fantastic effort from both players. They demonstrated a good understanding of the challenges within the 4-goal game, looking to identify space and make decisions that could benefit themselves and their teammates. Their engagement and willingness to adapt were particularly pleasing.

Jack & Brandon

Both players worked brilliantly throughout the session, embracing the conditions introduced within the 4-goal game. They were encouraged to improve their awareness, make positive decisions under pressure and recognise opportunities to attack space and create chances.

03/11/2026

🏆 PLAYER OF THE MONTH – JOSEPH! 🏆

A massive well done to Joseph, who has been selected as our latest Player of the Month! 👏

Joseph has continued to impress us with his performances, attitude and commitment. His enthusiasm to learn, willingness to listen and determination to improve are qualities that stand out every time he joins us.

It's been fantastic watching his confidence grow and seeing the hard work he puts into his football. He consistently gives his best, embraces the challenges set and continues to show a real desire to take his game to the next level.

Awards like this are a reflection of the effort put in behind the scenes, and Joseph should be extremely proud of himself.

Keep believing, keep working hard and keep enjoying your football!

Congratulations, Joseph – thoroughly deserved! ⚽👏🏆

21/10/2026

🏆 PLAYER OF THE SESSION – JACK! ⭐️⚽️

A huge congratulations to Jack, who thoroughly deserves to be named our Player of the Session! 👏

Jack was absolutely outstanding throughout the session, showing fantastic ability, composure and confidence in his 1v1 situations. Our focus was on the 3-goal game, encouraging the lads to be brave in possession, take on their opponents positively and recognise opportunities to exploit space. Jack embraced these challenges brilliantly, demonstrating a real willingness to express himself on the ball and put defenders under pressure.

What really stood out was Jack’s ability to make positive decisions in possession. He showed great awareness of the space around him, used his skills effectively to beat opponents and demonstrated excellent control when moving into attacking areas. Rather than rushing his decisions, he remained composed, assessed his options and looked for opportunities to make things happen. These are fantastic qualities to see developing, and his confidence to take responsibility in attacking situations was brilliant.

It’s particularly pleasing to see Jack continuing to develop his confidence and belief in his own ability. We always encourage the lads to be brave, embrace 1v1 situations and never be afraid to try something different. Jack demonstrated exactly that throughout the session, showing that confidence, creativity and positive decision-making can make such a difference to a player’s development. 🌟

A massive well done, Jack! Keep working hard, keep believing in yourself and, most importantly, keep enjoying your football. You should be really proud of your efforts! 👏

21/10/2026

Wednesday 14th October 2026

⚽️ Adam & Matthew 👏

Adam and Matthew had a fantastic session during our 3-goal game! It was great to see both players working on their individual ability, looking for opportunities to drive forward and take on defenders. The game encouraged them to think about which goal to attack, recognise gaps in the opposition and make positive decisions in possession. Both boys showed great enthusiasm and a willingness to keep trying different approaches. Well done, Adam and Matthew! Keep building that confidence! 💪

⚽️ Charlie & Alexander 🔥

Charlie and Alexander were excellent during our 3-goal game, showing great determination and competitiveness throughout. With three goals to attack, the players had to stay alert, scan the space around them and decide when to dribble, change direction or move into a better position. It was fantastic to see both boys being encouraged to trust their ability in 1v1 situations and look for ways to get past their opponents. A really positive session with plenty of opportunities to develop their attacking skills! Brilliant work, lads! 👏

⚽️ Joseph & JB 🙌

Joseph and JB worked brilliantly during our 3-goal game, where the main challenge was to be confident, creative and unpredictable when attacking. Having three goals to aim for encouraged both players to lift their heads, recognise space and think carefully about how to get beyond their opponents. The 1v1 situations provided a great opportunity to practise close control, changes of direction and using individual skills to create chances. It was lovely to see both boys getting involved, working hard and continuing to develop their confidence on the ball. Keep it going, Joseph and JB! ⚽️👏

14/10/2026

Wednesday 7th October 2026

Matthew & JB ⚽️👏

Matthew and JB both put in a fantastic shift during tonight’s 1v1 defending and attacking session. They showed great determination and a willingness to compete in their individual battles, working hard to defend effectively before looking to transition quickly into attack. It was brilliant to see them challenging themselves, making positive decisions and looking for opportunities to get forward once they won possession. Both players showed good effort and application throughout the drill, and it was encouraging to see them carry that same intensity and attitude into the final game. A really positive session from both lads, with plenty of good signs of development in their 1v1 abilities!

Joseph & Shay ⚽️👏

Joseph and Shay had an excellent session tonight, showing great commitment and enthusiasm throughout the 1v1 defending and attacking drill. Both lads were challenged to stand strong in their defensive battles, use good body positioning and make the right decisions when dealing with an opponent. Once possession was won, the focus was on reacting quickly, being positive and having the confidence to attack. It was fantastic to see them embracing the challenge, competing hard and looking to put what they had practised into action. They continued to work hard in the final game, where we saw some great examples of their defensive work and willingness to transition into attack. Well done to both lads on a brilliant effort!

Charlie & Alexander ⚽️👏

Charlie and Alexander produced a really strong performance during tonight’s session, with both players showing fantastic determination and a real desire to improve their 1v1 defending and attacking. Throughout the drill, they were encouraged to stay focused defensively, time their challenges and use their positioning to make life difficult for their opponent. The next challenge was to react quickly after winning possession and look to attack with confidence, creativity and positive intent. It was great to see both lads embracing these challenges and competing in some excellent individual battles. Their hard work carried into the final game, where they had the opportunity to put their learning into practice in match situations. A fantastic effort from both players, and brilliant to see their confidence and understanding continuing to develop!

14/10/2026

Wednesday futsal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

⭐️🏆 PLAYER OF THE SESSION – ADAM! 🏆⭐️

A massive congratulations to Adam, who is tonight’s thoroughly deserved Player of the Session! 👏⚽️

Tonight’s session focused on 1v1 situations, challenging the players to develop their defensive ability, improve their attacking confidence and learn how to react positively in individual battles. It was fantastic to see the lads embracing the challenges, competing with real intensity and putting into practice the skills we have been working on.

Adam was outstanding throughout the 1v1 defending and attacking drill. His determination, work rate and willingness to compete were excellent, and he showed a real understanding of the importance of both sides of the game. When defending, Adam worked hard to stay with his opponent, apply pressure and make it difficult for them to get past him. He showed great commitment in his individual battles and a real desire to win possession back.

Just as impressive was what Adam did when he won the ball. Rather than simply concentrating on defending, he showed a fantastic willingness to transition into attack, be positive in possession and look for opportunities to take on his opponent. This ability to switch quickly from defending to attacking is such an important part of developing as a player, and Adam demonstrated some really encouraging signs of progress tonight.

What made his performance even better was seeing those qualities carry through into the final game. It is one thing to perform well in a specific drill, but transferring those skills into a match situation is where we really begin to see the development taking place. Adam continued to compete, showed confidence in his 1v1 situations and demonstrated the determination and positive attitude that we want to see from every player.

These are the performances that make coaching so rewarding. Seeing players grow in confidence, become more comfortable in individual battles and begin to apply what they are learning during training is exactly what we are working towards. Adam should be extremely proud of the effort he put in tonight.

A thoroughly deserved Player of the Session, Adam! Keep working hard, keep believing in your ability and keep challenging yourself to improve. The progress is there to see, and we look forward to seeing you continue to develop! 💙⚽️👏

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

⭐️ PLAYER OF THE SESSION ALEXANDER! ⭐️

A massive congratulations to Alexander, who is tonight’s well-deserved Player of the Session! 👏⚽️

Alexander was outstanding throughout tonight’s 1v1 session and really stood out with his attitude, effort, confidence and application. From the very beginning, he showed a fantastic willingness to take players on and be positive when in possession, using excellent close control, quick feet and clever changes of direction to beat his opponent.

His 1v1 work during the drill was excellent, with Alexander showing great confidence to attack his defender and make things happen. He wasn’t afraid to try different skills and was able to combine his technique with changes of pace and acceleration to create space and get beyond his opponent.

What was particularly pleasing was seeing him transfer that work into the final 4-goal game. Alexander produced another outstanding 1v1 moment in the match, showing confidence, composure and quality to beat his opponent and put everything we had worked on into practice.

A thoroughly deserved Player of the Session award, Alexander! ⭐️👏 You should be really proud of your performance tonight. Keep working hard, keep being brave and keep developing! 💪⚽️

Well done, Alexander! 👏⭐️

07/10/2026

Wednesday 30th September 2026

Joseph & Matthew: A massive well done to Joseph and Matthew, who both had a fantastic session tonight! 👏⚽️ Both players showed great effort, attitude and application throughout the session, particularly during the 1v1 work and 4-goal game. They showed good confidence when attacking their opponents, using close control, quick feet and changes of direction to create space and look to get beyond their defenders. It was brilliant to see them being positive on the ball and not being afraid to take their opponents on, with some excellent 1v1 moments throughout the game. They also worked hard defensively, staying focused and competing to prevent their opponents from getting past. A brilliant effort from both Joseph and Matthew keep working hard, keep being brave and keep developing! 💪⚽️

Shay & Adam: A massive well done to Shay and Adam, who both produced a fantastic performance during tonight’s session! 👏⚽️ Both players showed excellent energy, effort and enthusiasm throughout the 1v1 activities and 4-goal game. They were confident when receiving the ball and showed a real willingness to attack their opponents, using clever movements, close control, changes of direction and acceleration to create opportunities. It was great to see them putting the techniques we had worked on into practice and being brave enough to try things when faced with a defender. Both players also worked extremely hard when defending, showing good determination to stay with their opponents and make it difficult for them to get through. Another really positive session from Shay and Adam brilliant work lads! 💪👏⚽️

Jack & Charlie: A massive well done to Jack and Charlie, who both worked extremely hard during tonight’s 1v1 session! 👏⚽️ Both players showed a fantastic attitude and application throughout, giving maximum effort during the 1v1 drills and 4-goal game. They showed good confidence when attacking defenders and looked to use their skills, close control and changes of direction to create space and get into attacking areas. It was excellent to see them being positive on the ball and continuing to look for opportunities to take their opponents on. They also showed great commitment defensively, working hard to stay close to their players and prevent them from getting past. Plenty of encouraging moments from both Jack and Charlie tonight, and they should be really pleased with the effort and application they showed. Keep working hard, keep being brave and keep developing! 💪⚽️👏