Hey coaches, Neil Crawford here—host of The Inside Scoop and founder of Anytime Soccer Training. In this episode, I’m responding to a great email from a fellow coach who’s been using Anytime with his team and had some thoughtful questions about instruction, skill moves, and how to best support players when you’re not able to demonstrate every move yourself.

Here’s the thing—we’re all better coaches than we think.

Even if you can’t bust out a Ronaldo chop on demand or demo a Ketta like a pro, what really matters is your ability to structure sessions, show up consistently, and help players get reps with purpose. In fact, the ability to observe, give feedback, and keep kids engaged might be the most important coaching skill of all.

I also break down the TIER Framework (Time, Instruction, Effort, and Reps)—a simple system I created to help coaches and parents organize their training approach and build a strong foundation for their players. Plus, I share some behind-the-scenes updates on new Anytime Soccer Training features for teams, like assigning homework, customizing sessions, and even sharing curated YouTube content for extra instruction.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether you're “doing enough” or if your lack of pro-level skill holds you back as a coach—this episode is for you. You're doing more than you know, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s keep growing together and building better players—one rep at a time. ⚽