Chris Martin’s Motivate Football Coaching teaches more than just technical skill

Love of the game at the center of Chris Martin’s coaching

Chris Martin runs Motivate Football Coaching throughout the Ryde area. Pictured in London with his wife Roslyn and children Toby, Archie and Holly

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Chris Martin’s coaching strategy all comes down to one thing: passion.

“My aim is to get kids as passionate about football as those that play at the highest level.”

A lifelong football fan, Martin runs Motivate Football Coaching throughout the Ryde area- a program that aims to foster not just physical skill but a deeper mental understanding of the game.

Martin began the program in January and calls it “the best thing (he’s) ever done.

“It can be frustrating, until you see the joy the kids get out of it. I believe kids learn by repetition and doing it themselves so they can grow that passion and knowledge of the game.

“Motivate teaches kids about the mental side of football. You can have less physical ability than your teammates, but if you’ve got the mental capacity to understand the game and control your emotions your can be just as good.

“Most importantly it gives them the confidence to play the game even though they never thought they would be good at it.”

Motivate’s next football camp runs from Monday, July 10 until Wednesday, July 12. For more information, go to motivatefootballcoaching.com

Chris has been nominated for NewsLocal’s Service to Sport award.

The Local Sports Stars program is searching for outstanding athletes aged under 18, as well as those that love and contribute to making sport a great experience for everyone.

The program has five categories: Junior Sports Star Individual, Junior Sports Star Team, Young Sporting Spirit Individual, Young Sporting Spirit Team and Service to Sport.

To nominate someone, go to localsportsstars.com.au