Coaching Resources
As part of our commitment to player development, Bedford Athletic Club funds club-wide access to The Coaching Manual — a world-class digital coaching platform — for our volunteer coaches. Whether you’re coaching your first U8 practice or leading an older travel team, it gives you professional, ready-to-run sessions and the tools to plan a great season.
Free for BAC coaches. BAC covers the full cost of The Coaching Manual so every travel and rec coach can use it at no charge — see how to get access below.
What is The Coaching Manual?
The Coaching Manual is one of the world’s most comprehensive digital soccer coaching platforms — used by clubs, academies, and grassroots coaches around the world, including AYSO, Manchester City, Chicago Fire, and Southampton FC. It puts hundreds of professional-standard, easy-to-follow coaching sessions at your fingertips, along with software tools that take the stress out of planning and running practices.
Every session is built the way a good practice should flow — warm-up, skill and technical work, small-sided games, and a debrief — with clear coaching points and video filmed in broadcast quality. It’s designed for coaches at any level, so you don’t need a coaching license to run a great session.
What You Get
Full Coaching Sessions
100s of professional, ready-to-run sessions for every age and ability.
Session Planner
Design and diagram your own drills and practices with easy-to-use tools.
Season & Pre-Season Plans
Ready-made curriculums so you can map out a full season in minutes.
Video & Expert Guides
Watch every drill in action, plus guides and articles from top coaches.
Club & Team Sharing
Share folders, sessions, and plans with other BAC coaches in one place.
iOS & Android Apps
Take it pitchside on your phone or tablet, right where you coach.
Trusted by AYSO, Manchester City, Chicago Fire, Southampton FC, and clubs worldwide.
How BAC Coaches Get Access
BAC provides access at the beginning of each season. To get your free account set up, just email travelprogram@bedfordac.com and we’ll take care of the rest.
Questions about coaching resources? Email travelprogram@bedfordac.com