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North West Coaching Clinic a Huge Success

Coach Mike Callan was a popular speaker at the clinic.

Over 40 coaches attended the first North West regional coaching clinic at Edge Hill University on 23rd January 2010.

The clinic was organised by Coach Simon Purcell (Defensive Co-ordinator, Lancashire Wolverine Colts & DBs coach, GB Lions Youth) who was inspired by the Eastern region clinics.

With 8 talks planned and 40 coaches keen to learn, Mark Squire kicked off the day by delivering a comprehensive and extremely relevant session on Strength and Conditioning for British Football. Coach Paul Horsburgh followed with a session on defensive line fundamentals before coach Dave Reid explored the concepts behind the Shropshire Revolution Passing game. London Blitz coach Mike Callan then delivered the first of his two sessions on defensive back play, before the morning concluded.

After a short break for lunch, the clinic continued with coach Craig Pennington delivering a session on linebacker play. This was followed by referee Charlie Dean-Young providing a useful insight into the thought processes of a referee and key areas that BAFRA will be focusing on in the coming season.

The penultimate session saw Coach Horsburgh run through the concepts behind the GB Lions Running Game. Coach Callan delivered the last session of the day with almost all of the attendees still present, an indication of how great a speaker coach Callan is. His session focused on ‘the 3rd phase of the game’, Special Teams.

The clinic was a success thanks to the efforts of Coach Simon Purcell

Organiser Simon Purcell was delighted with how the day went: “As a young coach I am keen to take any opportunity to learn and become a better coach. When I organised the clinic I hoped to get around 20 coaches to attend and so to have 40 shows that there is a desire among coaches to get better and improve our game. I’d like to thank all the speakers and coaches who attended the clinic.”

Feedback given at the clinic showed that all coaches present enjoyed the day and would attend future clinics; with many commenting on what an inspirational and passionate coach, Coach Callan is. We hope that he will be able to attend future clinics.

It is hoped that further clinics in the region can be organised, potentially during the summer months when on-field sessions will be possible. If you are interested in organising a clinic in the region or speaking/attending future clinics please contact Simon Purcell on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .