World-class coaching knowledge, made accessible for every coach
CITYCOACH gives coaches around the world access to the Manchester City methodology - sharing the knowledge, practices, and philosophy that shape how we develop players at every level.
Powered by Manchester City and Coachbetter, the platform combines world-class coaching content with digital innovation to support learning and development across the global game.
Through session plans, practices, articles, and exclusive masterclasses with Manchester City experts, CITYCOACH helps coaches apply our approach in their own environments - building better players, stronger teams, and a deeper understanding of the game.
CITYCOACH will sit on the Coachbetter app, an all-in-one digital platform for football coaching and team management, that helps coaches and clubs plan training, manage teams and coaches, analyse player performance, and communicate more effectively. Manchester City Football Schools use Coachbetter to support the delivery of their programmes across the world.
Benefits of using CityCoach
1. Access to our methodology
Exclusive access to Manchester City’s proven methodology - training ideas and coaching advice built by the same minds behind their record-breaking success.
2. Save time with ready made plans
Elite football concepts, simplified for every coach - ready-to-use drills and plans you can apply instantly at any level.
3. Benefit from Coachbetter features
Easy training planning, team management, video analysis, player profiles and more.
CityCoach combines coaching content with digital innovation to support learning and development.
Andy Smith, Head of Coaching Methodology - Football Education
Who is this for?
From grassroots football to academy-level performance, coaches using CityCoach can adapt elements of the Club’s coaching methodology to suit their own environments. The platform provides access to age-appropriate practices, session frameworks, and learning principles that reflect the Club’s approach, while allowing coaches the flexibility to tailor delivery based on their players, facilities, and cultural context. This ensures the methodology remains consistent in its core principles, yet practical and relevant across a wide range of coaching settings.
FAQ'S
From grassroots football to academy-level performance, coaches using CityCoach can adapt elements of the Club’s coaching methodology to suit their own environments.
Expect video session plans, practices, articles, and exclusive masterclasses with Manchester City experts. This includes Academy Director Thomas Kruecken, Head of Coaching Methodology Andy Smith and more, with new coaching material routinely added to ensure up-to-date coaching insights.
CityCoach costs £60/$60 per year. This gives you full access to CityCoach content, including 40+ video practices, 8+ training packs, articles, interviews, masterclasses. We will be adding more content to the platform weekly to ensure up-to-date coaching insights.
Available through the Coachbetter app, CityCoach brings together elements of Manchester City’s coaching expertise and modern digital innovation to deliver a rich, structured learning experience for coaches across the world.
