Raising Coaching Standards Through Practical, Real-World Development
Coach Better. Deliver Smarter. Develop Players Faster.
The Non-League Network, together with renowned coaching professional Olly Porteous, brings practical, high-quality coach development to our community.
With a shared aim of supporting grassroots and non-league coaches, this partnership provides the tools, structure, and insight needed to deliver better sessions and create more impactful learning environments.
Together, we’re committed to raising coaching standards and helping you deliver sessions that truly make a difference.
Product overview
Coach development designed to help you deliver better sessions with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. These services focus on bridging the gap between grassroots and academy-level coaching, giving you the tools, structure, and understanding to improve how you coach, not just what you deliver.
Through session plans, detailed breakdowns, and ongoing support, you’ll learn how to design practices that flow, manage sessions with purpose, and create environments where players are engaged and consistently improving.
With access to proven frameworks, real-session examples, and structured mentoring, the focus is simple: raise coaching standards, simplify the process, and help you deliver sessions that truly make a difference.
Fix Your Session Plan in 7 Minutes Price: £9.99
Beyond The Session Plan Price: £67
Description: Turn messy, unclear, or boring session plans into structured, high-quality sessions in minutes. This toolkit gives you a simple framework used in academy environments to instantly improve your session design, flow, and clarity.
What you get:
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Step-by-step session plan framework
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“Fix your session” checklist (7-minute audit tool)
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Real example of a high-quality session plan
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Guidance on improving flow, transitions, and realism
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Simple upgrades you can apply immediately
Description: A complete learning system for coaches who want to move beyond drills and truly understand how to design and deliver impactful sessions. Built on real academy principles and experience.
What you get:
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The 5 Pillar Coaching Framework
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Deep dive into practice design and session structure
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Coaching behaviours and communication strategies
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Real examples and breakdowns
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Practical tools to apply in your sessions immediately
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1:1 Coaching / Mentorship Price: custom depending on support level
Description: Personalised coaching support designed to accelerate your development. This is for coaches serious about improving how they plan, deliver, and reflect on their sessions.
What you get:
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1:1 coaching calls
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Personalised session feedback and review
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Individual development plan
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Ongoing support and accountability
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Direct guidance tailored to your environment
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Inside The Academy (Membership) Price: £67/month or £599/year
Description: A 90-day development journey designed to help you think, plan, and deliver like an academy coach—within your own environment. This is ongoing support, not just content.
What you get:
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Weekly academy-level session plan + breakdown
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“Plan → Deliver → Reflect” coaching system
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Session reviews and feedback opportunities
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Monthly masterclass sessions
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Access to a private coaching community
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Resource vault (plans, breakdowns, frameworks)
Free WhatsApp Community Price: Free
Description: A high-value community for coaches who want to improve how they coach. Designed to give you better insight, support, and practical ideas - without the noise.
What you get:
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Coaching discussions and insights
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Session design tips and ideas
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Direct access to coaching conversations
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Early access to content and resources
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Community of like-minded coaches