Floodlit football pitch at dusk with chalk lines glinting on wet grass
SKILL LINK · FOOTBALLAges 4+

MASTER THE BALL MASTER THE GAME

We build fearless players through high-intensity, opposition-based training. Our focus is technical dominance under pressure, fostering the aggression and confidence needed to control the game and dictate play.

The approach

Both feet. Real pictures.

Confident with both feet

Every session is heavily focused on becoming confident manipulating the ball with both feet.

Game realism, always

Sessions are structured so there is a constant sense of game realism, not drills in isolation.

Know the why and the when

Players understand why they're working on an area and when to use it in a match.

Coach Lawrence Nichol running a youth training session on a 3G pitch

Coach Lawrence Nichol

UEFA Licensed · Degree in Sports Coaching

Lawrence is a UEFA licensed coach with a degree in sports coaching. He runs high level sessions heavily focused on maximising development on the ball, always including game realism so everything learned carries straight into match days. He also delivers technical camps during the holidays alongside his weekly coaching.

UEFA LicensedDegree in Sports CoachingTechnical Camps
10+

players from our sessions have progressed into professional academy setups.

Weekly group sessions

Group sessions

High level sessions at New Ferens Park Stadium, grouped by age.

U6 / U7

17:00–18:00

Wednesday · High level

New Ferens Park Stadium

U8 / U9

18:00–19:00

Wednesday · High level

New Ferens Park Stadium

U8 / U9

17:45–18:30

Friday · High level

New Ferens Park Stadium

Places are limited and spots are not booked on the night — please register your interest first and we'll confirm a place.

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What we offer

Group sessions

Weekly high level age group sessions, U6/U7 and U8/U9, at New Ferens Park Stadium.

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1-to-1

High level, invite only sessions with undivided attention on the ball, composure and decisions under real pressure.

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Technical camps

Holiday camps every Thursday, split by age group.

U6/U7 9:00–11:30 · U8/U9 12:00–14:30

Holiday camps

Technical camps every Thursday

Running through every school holiday, split by age group.

U6 / U79:00–11:30
U8 / U912:00–14:30

From the touchline

Parents on Skill Link

"My son Ollie has been doing a weekly training session with Lawrence. As well as developing his skills and knowledge of football he is most importantly having fun. Would highly recommend Lawrence for coaching."
Lauren Burn
"Lawrence has trained both my boys in group sessions and both in 1:1's. Always engaging and you can see the skills they learn in the sessions coming out when they play for their teams. Highly recommend and the boys love these sessions."
Suzie P. Naylor
"Lawrence is an experienced and knowledgeable coach and has built a great rapport with my son. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting his coaching sessions, his ability and his confidence has grew massively. Outstanding coach, amazing with kids."
Kim Vasey
"Lawrence's training sessions are tremendous. Each training session is bespoke, engaging and fun. Can't recommend enough."
Drew Wright
"Lawrence has been training my son since he first started playing. He loves the 1-1 sessions. Very knowledgable and experienced, and extremely engaging with the players. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to players of all levels."
Liam Haggarty
"Highly recommend! Class 1-1s tailored towards the areas I want to improve on, all game-linked and fast-paced. Knowledge in terms of skills and how to apply them in games is fantastic."
Ryan Woodward
"My son has been involved in small group and 1-1 training and really enjoys it. Each session is varied and he has significantly improved his skills since starting. Highly recommend, thanks!"
Kate Bancroft
"My son loves his 1-1 sessions each week. The new skills he has learnt have helped him massively and have definitely help to boost his confidence. Great coach, would highly recommend."
Nicola Foulds

Book your enquiry

Tell us the player and the goal. We'll reply within a day with a time that fits.

Sends straight to lawrencenichol945@gmail.com.