Developing a Coaching Philosophy Workbook

Define your philosophy. Refine your identity. Transform your coaching.

The Football Coaching Philosophy Workbook by Coach Notes is a complete professional resource designed to help coaches at every level — from grassroots to academy — build, articulate, and apply their own football coaching philosophy.

This in-depth, 100-page workbook combines academic insight, reflective exercises, and practical planning tools to guide you step-by-step through the process of defining who you are as a coach and how your beliefs shape your players, sessions, and teams.

What’s Inside

• Guided Reflection Exercises – Explore your values, motivations, and influences as a coach.
• Mission & Vision Builder – Craft clear statements that define your purpose and direction.
• Philosophy Frameworks – Establish your core principles, non-negotiables, and coaching identity.
• Practical Application Tools – Learn how to translate your philosophy into session design, matchday management, and season planning.
• Reflective Practice Models – Apply professional tools (Gibbs, Kolb, Schön) for continuous development.
• Printable Templates & Worksheets – Reusable pages for personal and club-wide use.
• Case Studies & Real-World Examples – Insights from elite coaches like Guardiola, Klopp, Bielsa, and Rodgers.
• Coach Notes Digital Resource Access – Guidance on how to take your learning further with exclusive online materials.

Who It’s For

This workbook is ideal for:

• Coaches who want to build a clear, consistent coaching identity.
• Club directors and academy staff developing aligned coaching frameworks.
• Coaches completing FA or UEFA qualifications.
• Mentors and educators supporting coach development.
• Anyone looking to align why they coach with how they coach.

What You’ll Gain

• A professionally written personal coaching philosophy ready to present or apply.
• Improved self-awareness, clarity, and coaching consistency.
• The ability to connect values, methods, and performance in every environment.
• A foundation for lifelong reflective practice and professional growth.

Release Date: 20/10/25

Format: PDF