Training equipment for coaches and football clubs

The basic equipment for running a football session

• Discs and cones: they mark out the drills, dribbling goals and play areas, like the set of twenty-four Erima discs, flat so they don't obstruct running.
• Jerseys: reversible ones from Powershot, numbered ones from Sporti, or available in packs of six from Mizuno, they separate the teams in an instant.
• Whistle and pump: a pea-less whistle, like those from Erima or Molten, carries well even in wet weather, and a pump from Hummel or Erima keeps the balls at the right pressure.

Training equipment by brand and related items

Each manufacturer has its specialty. Free-kick mannequins, agility hurdles, and foldable goals can be found on the Powershot page, ball trolleys and compressors are from Softee, nets, targets and inflatable mannequins from Sporti, and tactical boards, cones and marking paints from Tremblay CT. To top it off, balls are listed separately, the bags carry the equipment, and the equipment page brings everything together.

Mannequins, goals and targets for working on finishing

For free-kicks, the training mannequin simulates a wall of defenders. The inflatable models from Sporti are easy to move, while the rubber base from Select stabilises the rigid mannequins on grass and artificial turf. The radar from Carrington also measures shot speed, which motivates attackers.

On the finishing side, the goal targets attach in the corners and force players to aim for the areas the goalkeeper finds hardest to reach. The foldable goals and self-weighted mini-goals allow for small games of four against four without relying on the fixed goals at the stadium.

Tactical boards and tools for preparing the session

Explaining a positioning before practicing it saves valuable time. The magnetic tactical board, measuring sixty by ninety centimetres from Sporti or Tremblay CT, allows you to move magnetic players and draw routes with erasable markers. The Precision model dedicated to futsal has the dimensions of a small pitch.

For a coach, the storage trolley prevents repeated trips between the stockroom and the pitch: balls, cones, jerseys and mannequins travel together. Finally, the line markers and their paint redraw the lines of a training pitch in just a few minutes.

Renewing the club's equipment at the right time

A club's budget should be planned. Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays provide opportunities to replace worn cones and jerseys, winter sales and equipment promotions complete orders, then the French Days in spring and summer sales prepare for the resumption of training. Clearance items join the stock clearance, and each parcel is prepared and shipped within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What to include in a children’s football training kit?

A ball the right size, about ten cones, a foldable mini-goal, and a few jerseys are enough to play in the garden. Add a speed ladder or low hurdles to work on footwork in a fun way.

How many cones does a club coach need?

Count on at least forty cones in various colours to set up two parallel drills. The different colours help distinguish the zones, goals, and starting points.

Why use reversible jerseys?

A reversible jersey offers two colours in one, allowing teams to be rearranged without changing the set. For a coach, it means fewer jerseys to transport and wash.

Does an inflatable mannequin hold up in the wind?

It can be weighted with water or sand in its base, which stabilises it in moderate wind. In strong wind, it's better to use a rigid mannequin fixed to a rubber base or planted in the grass.

How to maintain training jerseys?

Wash them at thirty degrees, inside out and without fabric softener, which clogs the breathable fibres. Air dry them: the tumble dryer damages printed numbers and shrinks the mesh.