Coaches
Coach notes, session ideas and player development thinking.
How Different Football Cultures Shape Young Players
Lee Jones explains how football culture around the world shapes young players, from passion and competitiveness to personality, standards, and the desire to improve.
How To Coach Different Ages With One Drill Setup
Lee Jones explains how coaches can use one simple drill setup for different ages and ability levels by changing progressions, not overcomplicating the session.
I Tested 5 Viral Football Drills. Only One Of Them Was Actually Football.
Lee Jones tested five viral football drills and found only one that truly relates to the game. Here is what coaches, parents and players should learn from it.
What Makes a Great Football Coach? 5 Things to Look For
What separates a great football coach from an average one? Five qualities to look for in a coach, from technical knowledge to communication and adaptability.
Why Youth Football Is Losing Its Winning Mentality
Lee Jones explains why modern youth football is producing highly technical players who lack winning mentality, and how coaches and parents can build fight, standards, and resilience.
Parents
Practical reads for parents helping their child train better.
Football Camp Packing List: Everything Your Child Needs
The complete football camp packing list for parents. Everything your child needs to bring to a Joner Football camp including boots, gear, essentials, and what to expect.
Parents, Make Sure Your Son Or Daughter Is Training Properly. Do Not Be Fooled By TikTok
Lee Jones explains why parents should not let TikTok-style football clips shape their child's training, and what proper realistic football development should look like.
Players
Training ideas for players who want sharper technique.
10 Mistakes Football Players Make Every Week, And How To Fix Them
Lee Jones breaks down 10 common football mistakes players make every week, from poor first touch and lazy passing to weak preparation, communication, and self-evaluation.
50 Ball Mastery Skills Every Young Player Should Start With
Lee Jones explains why ball mastery is the foundation of football for young players, and shares the classic free 50 Ball Mastery Skills video.
Why Coachability Is the Most Important Trait in Football
The one trait that separates players who make it from players who don't. It's not speed, strength, or even technique. It's coachability. Here's why.
10 Football Drills You Can Do Alone at Home
Master your technique with these 10 football drills you can do at home with just a ball. Ball mastery, first touch, weak foot, and more from Joner Football.
The Best Football Training Program for Kids (Ages 8-12)
What to look for in a football training program for kids aged 8-12. Why technical focus, small groups, and qualified coaches matter most for development.
How to Improve Your First Touch in Football
Learn how to improve your first touch in football with proven techniques from Joner Football. Cushion control, body positioning, and weak foot receiving.
What Scouts Actually Look For In Young Football Players
Lee Jones breaks down the six traits scouts really watch in young football players, from technique under pressure to game intelligence, resilience, coachability and playing your own game.
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