Play Pro NIPrepare to Play ProIan McClurg · UEFA A / MSc Performance Coaching

Individual development & monitoring

Focused coaching. Measured outcomes.

Coaching around your agreed development priorities, with session testing and monitoring included. New players begin with an initial practical assessment. Enquire for pricing and relevant terms before booking. Play Pro NI supports your existing club football.

  1. 01

    Check in

    Review recent football, training load, energy and the player’s current development priorities.

  2. 02

    Set the target

    Agree the focus for the session and the skill or performance outcome being developed.

  3. 03

    Train and measure

    Complete focused coaching with a repeatable technical task or appropriate performance measure.

  4. 04

    Record and reflect

    Log the result, summarise the coaching observation and agree the next practice priority.

Full baseline testing takes place at the initial assessment. Selected measures are repeated during training, with broader reassessment normally planned around an 8–12 week development block. Testing is adapted to age, readiness and the training focus.

01 · Start here

Initial Player Assessment

60 minutes · Practical coaching assessment

Establish your starting point and identify your next development priorities.

  • Player goals and football background.
  • Selected technical and physical baseline measures.
  • Position-specific coaching observations.
  • Brief written Play Pro Performance Summary.
  • Three development priorities and initial training recommendations.

The starting point for new players. Pricing and relevant terms are provided before you book.

Enquire About Your Assessment

Ian’s paid practical assessment is separate from the free online self-assessment.

Take the Free Readiness Scorecard

02 · Build on your assessment

Individual Player Development & Monitoring

60 minutes · Individual coaching

Focused coaching guided by your assessment and supported by session-by-session measurement.

  • Coaching around agreed development priorities.
  • A relevant measured task at each session.
  • Appropriate performance and effort monitoring.
  • Recorded results and coaching observations.
  • A short session summary and next practice priority.

New players begin with an assessment. Session testing and monitoring are included.

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03 · Between sessions

Prepare to Play Pro Online

Optional membership

Continue your development between coached sessions.

  • Training-library access.
  • An initial home-practice programme aligned with assessment priorities.
  • Training log.
  • Standard monthly training guidance.

Detailed match analysis, private calls and additional individual reports are available separately. App membership is optional.

Explore Online Training

Enquire for availability, pricing and relevant terms before making any commitment.

Secondary services

Group, club & pathway development

Group development

Small-group coaching with an individual focus. Enquire about suitable groups and arrangements.

Club testing & development

Squad testing, individual priorities and position-specific coaching alongside your club programme.

Club enquiry

Professional pathways

Suitable opportunities explored when appropriate. No trial or professional contract is guaranteed.

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