One to One Coaching
AGES 11–18 · Personal coaching focused on the individual player and her football goals.
/programmes#one-to-oneSEARCH STAR
What are you
looking for?
Search programmes, pages, common questions and the full Football Hub guides.
45 results for “One to One Coaching”
Browse Site Index →Programmes Help & accounts Autism friendly coaching and individual support
Talk to STAR about autism, ADHD, sensory needs, communication preferences and what helps her learn.
/inclusionFootball guides Is One-to-One Football Coaching Worth It for Your Daughter?
Decide whether private football coaching suits your daughter, with questions about goals, coaching quality, cost, progress and its place alongside club football.
/articles/is-one-to-one-football-coaching-worth-itHelp & accounts Read feedback tips <span aria-hidden="true">+</span></summary><div className="home-guide-tips"><ul><li>If an instruction is unclear, encourage her to ask for a demonstration or an example of when to use it.</li><li>Let her try the suggestion in practice or a match, then tell her coach what felt different.</li><li>Ask what she understood and wants to try. Every journey home doesn’t need to become an analysis of mistakes.</li></ul></div></details></div></article><div className="home-guide-stack"><article className="home-parent-guide"><span className="home-guide-label">02 / FOOTBALL & EVERYDAY LIFE</span><h3>A week that works for her.</h3><p>School, friendships, rest and football all need room in her week.</p><details><summary>Read balance tips <span aria-hidden="true">+</span></summary><div className="home-guide-tips"><ul><li>Plan football around school commitments and time to relax.</li><li>Choose home practice that fits her week. Extra work should have a useful focus.</li><li>Tell STAR when she feels overloaded or needs a lighter session so we can discuss the plan together.</li></ul></div></details></article><article className="home-parent-guide"><span className="home-guide-label">03 / CONFIDENCE & ENJOYMENT</span><h3>Let her set the direction.</h3><p>Her goals can be ambitious, small or changing. Start by asking what matters to her.</p><details><summary>Read confidence tips <span aria-hidden="true">+</span></summary><div className="home-guide-tips"><ul><li>Ask: “What would make football feel good for you this season?” Agree a next step with her.</li><li>Notice when pressure is taking away the enjoyment. Listen before offering solutions.</li><li>If she wants a change or a break, explore what she means and respect her choice. Goals can change.</li></ul></div></details></article></div></div><p className="home-guides-more">Explore more support in your account <Link href="/parent-portal" className="home-link">Visit the Parent Portal <span aria-hidden="true">→</span></Link></p><div className="home-parent-editorial"><div><p className="home-eyebrow">BEFORE THE FIRST WHISTLE</p><h3>Before her<br/>first session.</h3><p>Planning her first session? Talk to us about her experience, individual needs and anything she feels nervous about.</p><Link href="/contact" className="home-link">Ask about STAR football coaching →</Link></div><div className="home-parent-faq"><details><summary>What ages does STAR coach?
STAR offers girls’ football coaching for ages 5–18. Sparks groups are for ages 5–10 and Development Groups for ages 11–16. Individual options include Flyers for ages 7–10, and Prestige or flexible one-to-one coaching for ages 11–18.
/#parent-supportPages Find Girls’ Football Coaching in Somerset
Find a suitable STAR football coaching programme for girls aged 5–18 in Somerset. Compare group and individual options by age and development goals.
/find-your-programmePages Girls’ Football Coaching in Taunton, Bridgwater & Wellington
STAR offers girls’ football coaching in Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington, Somerset. Session venues are arranged individually and confirmed before booking.
/where-we-coachFootball guides Girls’ Football Coaching in Wellington
A guide to Wellington Wildcats and the individual coaching support available alongside club football.
/articles/girls-football-coaching-wellingtonPages Girls’ Football Coaching Programmes in Somerset
Explore one-to-one and group football coaching for girls aged 5–18 in Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington, Somerset, including STAR Sparks, Flyers and Prestige.
/programmesPages Girls’ Football Coaching Somerset
Girls’ football coaching in Taunton, Bridgwater and Wellington, Somerset. Group sessions and individual programmes for ages 5–18, built around each player.
/Football guides How Japanese Coaching Philosophies Shape the Way We Work at STAR
How ideas from Japanese player development influence STAR’s patient, individual and long-term approach.
/articles/japanese-coaching-philosophies-starHelp & accounts Where does STAR football coaching take place?
STAR provides girls’ football coaching in Taunton and Wellington, Somerset. The venue depends on the programme and individual arrangements. We’ll confirm the location and availability with you before her first session.
/#parent-supportFootball guides Football Coaching for Non-Verbal and Minimally Verbal Neurodivergent Girls
…being on a pitch. Meeting each player where she is It just means the coaching has to meet them where they are. At STAR we work with girls aged 5–18, including those who communicate in ways other than speech. We don’t expect them…
/articles/football-coaching-non-verbal-minimally-verbal-girlsFootball guides Girls’ Football Coaching in Bridgwater – A Parent’s Guide
Explore girls’ football and coaching options around Bridgwater and find a suitable next step for your daughter.
/articles/girls-football-coaching-bridgwater-parents-guideFootball guides Girls’ Football Coaching in Taunton: What’s Available and How to Choose
Explore local football options and consider which coaching environment suits your daughter.
/articles/girls-football-coaching-taunton-how-to-chooseFootball guides Goalkeeper Training for Girls: Five Essential Skills
Practical guide to goalkeeper training drills girls, with age-appropriate advice, common mistakes and ideas players and parents can use in real football.
/articles/goalkeeper-training-drills-girlsPages Inclusive Girls’ Football Coaching in Somerset
Learn how STAR adapts girls’ football coaching in Somerset for different needs, confidence and communication, including autistic and ADHD players.
/inclusionPages Meet the STAR Coaching Team
…game and find her next step. Dean created STAR to give girls more individual attention and a clear focus for their football. He starts by listening to what each player enjoys, what she finds difficult and what she wants to…
/coachesFootball guides Turn coaching feedback into something you can try
…the timing before deciding what to work on next. Handle different coaching messages calmly A club coach may ask a player to hold width while an individual coach explores moving inside. These can both make sense in different…
/articles/using-coaching-feedbackFootball guides How Our Prestige Programme Aligns with Elite Pathways Like INAC Kobe Leonessa
How INAC Kobe Leonessa’s academy principles resonate with STAR’s individual, long-term Prestige Programme, with practical football ideas to try.
/articles/prestige-programme-inac-kobe-player-developmentFootball guides Finding the Right Fit: A Simple Guide for Somerset Parents
A practical guide to choosing football coaching that fits your daughter and your family’s life in Somerset.
/articles/finding-the-right-fit-somerset-parentsHelp & accounts How does STAR support neurodivergent players?
STAR is an Approved Autism Friendly Coaching provider. We discuss your daughter’s needs with you and agree what helps her learn and feel comfortable. Read about individual support.
/#parent-supportHelp & accounts How is her football development reviewed?
We set clear coaching priorities, give practical feedback and listen to her experience. Structured individual programmes include an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and regular reviews. Each programme page explains the support included.
/#parent-supportFootball guides How to Prepare for Girls' Football Trials: A Practical Guide
…registration process, kit requirements and whether the session involves training, small-sided games or full matches. Ask the organiser about accessibility, medical information, welfare contacts and any adjustments the player may…
/articles/prepare-girls-football-trialsHelp & accounts The STAR members’ pack
Training top, bag, bottle and practical extras. Flyers and Prestige on joining; One to One Coaching after five sessions.
/#home-members-packFootball guides Girls' Football Burnout: Signs, Causes and How Parents Can Help
Understand burnout in girls' football, including warning signs, training overload, lost enjoyment and practical steps parents and coaches can take.
/articles/girls-football-burnout-signs-preventionPages Our Partnerships | Girls’ Football in Somerset
Meet STAR’s partners and supporting organisations: SASP, Play Their Way, Her Game Too and Autism Friendly Coaching. Propose a new partnership with STAR.
/partnershipsProgrammes Player Season Support
CLUB PLAYERS · Club training support and match observations that connect coaching with her team football.
/programmes#season-supportProgrammes STAR Flyers
AGES 7–10 · Structured one-to-one development with individual goals and progress reviews.
/programmes#flyersFootball guides Autism-Friendly Football: Practical Adjustments That Make a Real Difference
…chance to develop skills at their own pace. The difference is in how coaching is delivered It can also be overwhelming. Busy environments, rapid instructions, unexpected changes, sensory overload, and the pressure of performing…
/articles/autism-friendly-football-practical-adjustmentsFootball guides Concussion in Youth Football: Signs and Return to Play
…same-day return A player with suspected concussion must not return to training or a match on the same day. Do not pressure a child to finish the game or hide symptoms. Follow medical return-to-play guidance Return to school,…
/articles/youth-football-concussion-guidePages First Girls’ Football Assessment in Somerset
…what we noticed, listen to how it felt for her and explore suitable coaching options. Her age, goals, confidence and weekly commitments help shape that conversation. Bring water so she can have a drink when she needs one.…
/first-sessionFootball guides Football goals that belong to the player
…without making every session a verdict on whether it will happen. No training plan can guarantee selection. Choose a situation and a manageable behaviour A useful goal might be offering a support angle after passing, checking…
/articles/player-led-goalsFootball guides Football Warm-Up for Young Players: A Match-Day Routine
…catching, footwork and short distribution. Adapt to weather and individual needs Cold conditions may call for more gradual preparation. In warm weather, pace the routine and allow water. A warm-up should leave players ready, not…
/articles/football-warm-up-young-playersFootball guides Girls' Football and Puberty: Supporting Players Through Change
…practice Choose one idea from this guide to focus on during your next training session or match. Keep the task small enough to repeat and notice what changes. The aim is to make girls football puberty a useful part of football…
/articles/girls-football-puberty-guidePages Girls’ Football Development in Somerset: Our Approach
See how STAR listens, assesses, plans, coaches and reviews individual girls’ football development in Somerset, alongside her club football. Get to know her game. Observe & assess · Understand We ask what she enjoys, what feels…
/our-approachPages Girls’ Football Pathways in Somerset
…WHERE STAR FITS Support for her next step. STAR provides independent coaching alongside her football. We help her develop useful skills and help families think through their options. Know her game. Identify strengths, listen to…
/pathwaysFootball guides How to Choose Football Boots for Girls: Fit and Surfaces
…practice Choose one idea from this guide to focus on during your next training session or match. Keep the task small enough to repeat and notice what changes. The aim is to make football boots for girls a useful part of football…
/articles/choose-football-boots-girlsFootball guides How to Improve Football Stamina for Girls
…by walking or jogging. Increase demands slowly, considering other training and matches. Do not add hard running simply because a player felt tired once. Growth, sleep and workload matter. Strength, movement and recovery…
/articles/football-stamina-training-girlsFootball guides How to Improve Shooting Accuracy in Football
…practice Choose one idea from this guide to focus on during your next training session or match. Keep the task small enough to repeat and notice what changes. The aim is to make football shooting accuracy drills a useful part of…
/articles/football-shooting-accuracy-drillsFootball guides How to Play Centre-Back in Football: A Young Player's Guide
…practice Choose one idea from this guide to focus on during your next training session or match. Keep the task small enough to repeat and notice what changes. The aim is to make how to play centre back football a useful part of…
/articles/how-to-play-centre-back-footballFootball guides How to Play Winger in Football: Positioning and Skills
…practice Choose one idea from this guide to focus on during your next training session or match. Keep the task small enough to repeat and notice what changes. The aim is to make how to play winger in football a useful part of…
/articles/how-to-play-winger-footballPages Join STAR: Player Registration
…photograph (optional) Choose a photograph in ordinary clothing or training kit, showing her face and full body. Upload it through the private player form for identification. Football history and kit sizes can wait. MINUTES · FREE…
/registerPages Privacy and Safeguarding
…players. STAR Development Centre is an independent girls’ football coaching service in Somerset, run by Dean Parkinson. For privacy questions, contact 07902 594064 Public enquiries Enquiries collect contact details, programme…
/privacyFootball guides What to Say When Your Daughter Says “I’m Not Good Enough” at Football
It usually comes out quietly. After a tough training session. On the way home from a match where she barely touched the ball. Or when she’s packing her boots and suddenly stops. “I’m not good enough.” Most parents feel a small…
/articles/when-your-daughter-says-im-not-good-enoughFootball guides When Your Daughter Is on the Bench: What Parents Can Do
…practice Choose one idea from this guide to focus on during your next training session or match. Keep the task small enough to repeat and notice what changes. The aim is to make daughter football substitute playing time a useful…
/articles/daughter-football-substitute-bench