Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

FP & YDP ⚽️ Coach at @NU_foundation, @juniors_atfc & @NorthSunderland | UEFA B Candidate | BSc (Hons) Applied Spprts Coaching & Development | linktr.ee/_mkfootball Alnwick, England Joined March 2022

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

2 days ago

📝Tonight’s Session Transitions Focus- -Mindset/Reaction -Attacking- Forward Runs, Speed of Attack -Defending- Press, Get to the ball Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone @TheS_Resource ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

a week ago

Delighted to have been awarded a place on the UEFA B course for the 25/26 season. After originally being placed on reserve list I feel very grateful to have been awarded a place. Looking forward to getting started, meeting all coaches and coach developers. 📚⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

a week ago

📝Tonight’s Session IP Attacking 1/3- Forward Runs Focus- -Forward Runs- Threaten Backline -Type of Run- Under/Overlap, In Behind, Off Shoulder -What does picture tell us? -Quality/Speed Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone @TheS_Resource ⚽️

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The Sporting Resource @TheS_Resource

2 weeks ago

👀 Who to Follow Since January this year, we’ve been spotlighting some brilliant coaches, creators, and platforms through our #FridayFollow series. Now, we’ve brought them all together in one place: 👉 Coach’s Corner on The Sporting Resource. Here’s the best part: You can…

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The Sporting Resource @TheS_Resource

2 weeks ago

Most coaches focus on the game. Michael Kirkup focuses on the player. Here’s why you should follow him: He coaches across Foundation Phase & Youth Development with @NU_Foundation, @juniors_atfc & @NorthSunderland. He’s got the qualifications, UEFA C + a BSc (Hons) in Applied…

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

2 weeks ago

📝Tonight’s Session IP Att 1/3- Attacking Wide Areas Focus -Type of Run- Over/Underlap -Timing of Movement- What does Picture tell us? -Type of Cross -Attack Box- 4 Areas Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone @TheS_Resource ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

4 weeks ago

📝Tonight’s Session Out of Possession- Recovery Runs Focus -Delay -Dictate -Recovery- To Ball, Player, Space Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone @TheS_Resource ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

a month ago

Great to contribute towards the ‘Guest Sessions’ section of @TheS_Resource website. Check it out some great content on there⬇️ ⚽️

The Sporting Resource @TheS_Resource

a month ago

Great to contribute towards the ‘Guest Sessions’ section of @TheS_Resource website. Check it out some great content on there⬇️ ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

a month ago

Really disappointed not to have been successful with UEFA B for this season. Been placed on the reserve list. Has anyone had any luck with getting a place from this position? Back to the drawing board for a rethink about next steps in mean time. #UEFAB

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

a month ago

📝Tonight’s Session Out of Possession- Att 1/3 Focus -Pressing Player -Covering Player -Pressing Triggers- Touch, Body Position, Pass -Where’s the Danger? Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

2 months ago

📝Tonight’s Session IP Def 1/3- Build Up Focus- -Shape- Through, Around, Over -Attract to Beat Press -Stay away from Ball -Use GK- Change Picture Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

2 months ago

📝Tonight’s Session In Possession- Attacking Focus- -Wide vs Central- Where’s the Space? -Switch Attack- Patience, Ball Speed -Run to Disrupt Defenders Any feedback welcomed RTs & Likes appreciated @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

2 months ago

📝Tonight’s Session IP Att 1/3- Switch the Attack Focus -Switch Attack- Quality/Speed -Switch to- Change Picture/Wide Overloads -Attack the Box- 4 Areas Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

2 months ago

📝Tonight’s Session IP Mid 1/3- Switching Play Focus -Receiving Skills for Switching -Switch to Exploit- Space (Central/Wide), Overload -Speed of Switch Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Nezo5 @EnzoDandy

3 months ago

#SundayShare Rondo 4vs2 plus 2 outside players. The 2 players inside the Rondo recover the ball, immediately transition with outside support. The transition takes place at both goals. @SundayShare10 @TheS_Resource @PeterPrickett @Leecosgrove10 @CVAcademy ✏️@TacticalPad

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

3 months ago

📝Today’s Session IP Def 1/3 Focus- -Width, Depth, Height -Show/Stretch -Rotations-Empty/Fill -Stay Away from Ball Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

3 months ago

Saturday Sessions✅ Session Plan to follow ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

3 months ago

📝Tonight’s Session Pre Season Focus -Maximum Touches -In Possession Principles -Shooting Any feedback welcomed. RTs & Likes appreciated. @TheCoachesZone ⚽️

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Michael Kirkup @_MKFootball

3 months ago

Great to be back with the grassroots club and to see all the lads after a short break tonight. Session plan to follow soon. ⚽️

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#SundayShare @SundayShare10

4 months ago

#SundayShare giveaway 🥳 We’re delighted to team up with the great people @MySoccerProfile who’ve kindly donated a years free subscription to the amazing ‘The coaches hub ‘ for one lucky coach 👌🏻 To win , simply RT & Like this post and give them a follow 👍🏼⚽️