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Coerver Method or the Coerver Coaching Technique is a coaching technique created by Wiel Coerver for teaching association football.

Wiel Coerver, the Dutch coach of the 1970s, analysed videotapes of great players including Pelé to conclude that excellent play is not just inborn, but also teachable.

His technique develops from the basics of ball mastery to a tactically driven group attack. This includes essentials such as 'Receiving and Passing', '1 on 1 moves', 'Speed' and 'Lethal Finishing'.

1 on 1 moves from the Coerver Method are generically known as "Coerver moves." Examples include the scissors, double scissors, Rivelino move or step over, Matthews move, Puskás move or v-move, Maradona move or 360, Cruyff move, Scotch move, and Elastico. These moves are used to provide misdirection to get the defender to lean in one direction, so that you can dribble past him. Many of these moves can be seen at[1].

The central theme of all Coerver Coaching concentrates on the improvement of both individual skills and small team group play, especially in the 6 - 14 age group.

Coerver Coaching believes that the game is made up of a series of movements and plays involving a small number of players (1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3 etc.) in different parts of the field. It is when they are linked together, or broken up defensively, that these small group plays make up a game of football.

Coerver Coaching concludes that any system of team play is only as good as the players involved. It therefore focuses on individual development, alone and in small team play. This curriculum is delivered through the Pyramid of Player Development.

[edit] Wiel Coerver

Wiel Coerver spent more than 25 years as a professional player and champion coach in the Netherlands. In 1970 he coached Feyenoord to the European Club Championship.

He was also Head Coach of the Indonesian National Team and has served as technical advisor to the Swedish, Dutch, English and other national federations.

Some of the young players he developed now play for top European clubs.

[edit] Alfred Galustian

Alfred Galustian is the International Director of Coerver Coaching. He worked for many years with Wiel Coerver and in 1985 was asked by Wiel to head up Coerver internationally. He has since been responsible for establishing Coerver Coaching WorldWide.

Alfred has worked as coaching consultant to the English Schools Football Association, the Italian Coaching Association, the Irish Football Association, the French Football Federation, the Japanese Football Association - as well as many of the J League Clubs (Japan), Arsenal, Everton (England), Auxerre (France), AC Milan (Italy) and Parma (Italy). Alfred started his soccer career as a player with Wimbledon in England, moving on to coaching after an injury. He has earned coaching licenses in both the United Kingdom and the USA. In addition to coaching, he has also produced many of the Coerver Coaching videos and writes for many of the leading soccer publications around the world.

In 1994 Alfred was appointed Technical Director for Special Olympics (Soccer).

As of December 2007, Alfred is still the English FA Technical Consultant.

[edit] Coerver Coaching in the USA

Coerver USA is headed by Charlie Cooke, who played for Aberdeen, Dundee, Chelsea and Crystal Palace before ending his career in the United States.

Cooke began his professional career with Aberdeen in 1960 and moved to Dundee in December 1964, where he was voted Player of the Year. He signed for Chelsea in April 1966 for a then club record of £72,000. He represented Scotland 16 times in full international appearances and also represented the Scottish League and Scottish U-23 National Team.

Charlie played in the North American Soccer League for the LA Aztecs, Memphis Rogues and the California Surf. He was head coach of the Wichita Wings in the Major Indoor Soccer League

Charlie Cooke oversees a fast growing football school in the world from Cincinnati, Ohio.

[edit] Coerver Coaching in Europe & Africa

Martin Clark is Coerver Coaching's Director for Europe and Africa and has been involved with the program for many years.

Martin has been instrumental in the introduction of the Coerver Coaching Program in fifteen countries. In this time he has worked with recreational players, elite players, professional clubs, National Federations and International Governing bodies.

Martin is also the Global Business Operations Director.

The Coerver Coaching director for the Nordic countries is Brad Douglass, the German director is Rafael Weiczoreck and the Belgium director is Roger Bongaerts, he is supported by Igor Hameleers and Mark Huis in 't Veld.

[edit] Coerver Coaching in Japan

Coerver Coaching Japan was established in 1993 by Fuji Project, Co. Ltd、a company based in Tokyo, Japan established over 60 years ago. By 2009, Coerver Coaching Japan has grown into one of the largest grassroots football organizations in the country with over 160 full time coaches, close to 90 soccer schools all over Japan, 10 summer and spring residential soccer camps, 8 Coerver Football Parks and numerous events, clinics and tournaments all year round.

Coerver Coaching Co-Founder and International Director, Alfred Galustian, was instrumental in the start up and development of the Coerver Coaching Japan program by spending close to half of the year, every year, in Japan. As Technical Director and advisor to many professional clubs and football associations all over the world, Mr. Galustian shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise in youth coaching with not only the Coerver Coaching Japan staff, but with many other youth coaches in Japan through Coach Clinics organized by Coerver Coaching Japan as well as by the local and national football association. He also oversees the curriculum at the Coerver Academy of Coaching, a highly unique and specialized institution in Japan which provides extensive training for aspiring Coerver Coaching Japan coaches.

The Coerver Academy of Coaching ([2] JAPANESE) is a one-of-a-kind institution that trains aspiring Coerver Coaching Japan staff in not only the Coerver Coaching method and how to teach it, but in many other vital subjects that are essential for any youth coach. In addition to the lectures and training provided by Mr. Galustian and Coerver Academy of Coaching Head Master, Mr. Eiji Nakagawa, the Academy invites distinguished lecturers from various fields to provide valuable information that is necessary for any youth coach during the 1 year program. These subjects are, but not limited to: - Child psychology - Nutrition - Sports injuries and rehabilitation - Sports business - etc.

As of 2009, Coerver Coaching Japan is home to approximately 15,000 kids aged 5-15 who come once or twice a week all year round. It has graduated over 500 kids into J-League club systems and several national team players and captains in various age categories. With close to 20 years of history in Japan and over 25 years all over the world, Coerver Coaching has been called the "World's Number One Soccer Skills Teaching Method" and endorsed/utilized by numerous associations/federations, professional clubs and legends of the game. To view a sample of these endorsements, please visits [3](JAPANESE) and/or [4] (ENGLISH).

For more information regarding Coerver Coaching Japan, please visit [5] (Japanese) or [6]

[edit] Coerver Coaching in Singapore

Recently established in 2006, Coerver Coaching Singapore is one of the fastest growing football school in Singapore.

Coerver Coaching Singapore is headed by its Director, Jimmy Beh.

After completing his coaching licences in Singapore, Jimmy Beh was trained under the tutelage of Coerver Coaching International Director, Alfred Galustian.

He followed Alfred to Coerver Coaching centres all over the world to be schooled and taught the Coerver Methodology.

Upon his return, he assembled a team of dedicated, committed and passionate coaches to form a group of coaches who believe in not just teaching football:but teaching life skills as well.

As of September 2007, Coerver Coaching Singapore has moved to its new world-class facilities at Tampines SAFRA Clubhouse.

[edit] Coerver Coaching in Other Parts of the World

Coerver Coaching UK & Ireland

Coerver Coaching Nordic (Sweden, Norway, Danmark)

Coerver Coaching Belgium

Coerver Coaching Germany

Coerver Coaching Thailand

Coerver Coaching Canada

Coerver Coaching New Zealand

Coerver Coaching China

Coerver Coaching Hong Kong

Coerver Coaching Australia

Coerver Coaching Portugal

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