Michael Nelson Football Coaching

Michael Nelson Football Coaching Football coach helping players boost skills & confidence — 1:1, group, GK & team sessions + football parties. https://linktr.ee/mnfootballcoaching Master skills.
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Build confidence. Have fun. At MN Football Coaching, we help young players aged 5–14 grow on and off the pitch through supportive, personalised football coaching. Led by an FA qualified coach with over 10 years’ experience, we specialise in creating an environment where every child feels valued, motivated, and excited to learn. Whether your child needs a boost in confidence, wants to refine their

technique, or simply loves the game, we’re here to help them progress at their own pace. What we offer:

⚽ 1–1 Coaching – personalised sessions tailored to your child’s needs
👥 Small Group Sessions – fun, challenging and great for confidence
🛡️ Goalkeeper Coaching – fundamentals, positioning, handling, shot-stopping
👕 Team Coaching – support for grassroots teams
🌞 Holiday Camps – fun-filled football days during school breaks
🎉 Football Parties – high-energy, football-themed birthday sessions

We focus on confidence building, technical development, and making football enjoyable for every player. If you want a coach who genuinely cares, understands kids, and knows how to bring out their best — you’re in the right place.

⚽️⚽️ Dexter ended a great afternoon of sessions today ⚽️⚽️Quick keepy uppy recap saw Dexter nearly hit his best score 😀W...
07/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Dexter ended a great afternoon of sessions today ⚽️⚽️

Quick keepy uppy recap saw Dexter nearly hit his best score 😀

We then looked at passing, first touch and moving off the ball where Dexter worked hard at moving the ball the direction he wanted to go by using his first touch before focusing on both right and left foot passing 🙂

We then looked at crossing the ball where Dexter learnt to run towards the ball not round it when about to hit it so he can use his body to protect the ball from the defender 😀

Focus then turned to shooting where Dexter was challenged to score as many goals as he could without allowing and of the passed balls to stop moving 🤗

Well done Dexter 👏👏

⚽️⚽️ Finley was back for another session today and did really well ⚽️⚽️It has been awhile since his last session so we d...
07/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Finley was back for another session today and did really well ⚽️⚽️

It has been awhile since his last session so we decided on a recap session beginning with keepy uppys where Finley absolutely smashed his target 🙂

Next up was a defending recap where Finley did superb at applying pressure on the ball as quickly as he could and when he was challenged with no tackling he patiently held his postion until the attacker made a mistake 🤗

We then looked at running with the ball where Finley worked tirelessly to achieve maximum speed by using his touch to get the ball out of his feet 😀

Well done Finley 👏👏

⚽️⚽️ Jenson was up next for another great session today ⚽️⚽️Beginning with keepy uppys, Jenson worked hard at allowing t...
07/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Jenson was up next for another great session today ⚽️⚽️

Beginning with keepy uppys, Jenson worked hard at allowing the ball to get closer to the ground before attemptin to kick it which helped him achieve a better kick 😀 Focus then turned to defending where Jenson was challenged with finding a way to win the ball without making a tackle. To begin with Jenson found it difficult especially without the option of making a tackle, however after we looked at different ways to do it, Jensons confidence grew and he was wining the ball many times without tackling once 🤗 Ending the session with a fun dribbling & shooting game saw Jenson attack the goal before scoring a number of great goals 😀 Well done Jenson 👏👏

⚽️⚽️ Harry was back for another great session today and did superb ⚽️⚽️Starting with a handling recap, Harry made a num...
07/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Harry was back for another great session today and did superb ⚽️⚽️

Starting with a handling recap, Harry made a number of fantastic saves 🙂

Focus then turned to being brave at the attackers feet where Harry worked hard at leading with his hands so he could secure the ball as soon as possible 😀

We then added the possibility of the attacker having a shot so Harry had to make himself big as he tried to block the ball 🤗

Well done Harry 👏👏

⚽️⚽️ Jenson was back for another breat session yesterday and did superb ⚽️⚽️ Starting with keepy uppys, Jenson was taske...
04/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Jenson was back for another breat session yesterday and did superb ⚽️⚽️ Starting with keepy uppys, Jenson was tasked with allowing the ball to travel closer to the group before trying to kick the ball which helped him connect with his foot not his knee 😀 Focus then switched to passing with Jenson working hard on both power and accuracy 🙂 Jenson soon learnt that too much power ruins the accuracy and when he lowered his power he achieved a higher score each time 🤗 Well done Jenson 👏👏

⚽️⚽️ Brilliant Community Football Session Yesterday ⚽️⚽️Thank you to all that came along 😀Looking at sorting another ven...
04/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Brilliant Community Football Session Yesterday ⚽️⚽️

Thank you to all that came along 😀

Looking at sorting another venue for the next 2 weeks so message me if interested in booking on 🤗

04/09/2026

One sentence from a 9 year old changed the way I coach forever. 👇

I was running a session, every drill planned, progressive, technical. I was proud of it.

One player wasn't engaging.

I pulled him aside after and asked what was wrong.

He said — "I just don't want to get it wrong."

Not that he didn't understand.
Not that he didn't like football.

He didn't want to get it wrong.

I'd built every session around performance.

Not one of them was built around safety.

If you're a parent — this happens in your car after every game too.

If you're a coach — the quiet kids in your sessions aren't lazy.

They're protecting themselves.

Comment CAR and I'll send you a free guide on the car ride home after games — same principle. Safety first, performance follows.

And if you want to go deeper, I've written a full parent guide on building confidence in young footballers. £9.99 — link in my bio. 👆

⚽ Sessions available this Saturday ⚽I have opened up 3 sessions for this Saturday 5th September - Check the site now to ...
03/09/2026

⚽ Sessions available this Saturday ⚽

I have opened up 3 sessions for this Saturday 5th September - Check the site now to book before they go 🙂

Thanks for the continued support 🤗

⚽️⚽️ Community Football Session is back tonight⚽️⚽️Spaces still available if you want your child to join in and play foo...
03/09/2026

⚽️⚽️ Community Football Session is back tonight⚽️⚽️

Spaces still available if you want your child to join in and play football in a fun relaxed environment.

Message me now to book your place.

5pm - 6pm
Greetham Community Centre
£3

⚽️⚽️ Henry was back for another superb session yesterday ⚽️⚽️Focus was on dribbling from the start where Henry worked ha...
31/08/2026

⚽️⚽️ Henry was back for another superb session yesterday ⚽️⚽️

Focus was on dribbling from the start where Henry worked hard at changing his speed in the right moments, understanding that if he went to fast his ball control would suffer 🙂

Henry was able to keep space from himself and the defender by changing his speed when needing to 😀

We then looked at shooting after the dribble where Henry was able to use his touch to get past the defender before shooting with his next touch, resulting in a number of great goals 🤗 Well done Henry 👏👏

Address

Oakham

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+447426529724

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