Ben Garner is our Global Coaching Mentor

Ben is a world-renowned coach who has been successful at both Academy and First Team levels and also has a proven track record in developing elite young players.

In March 2023, Ben was appointed head coach of English Football League club, Colchester United, following spells as boss at fellow EFL sides Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town and Charlton Athletic. 

Ben also has also coached at both Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion, helping them to achieve top 10 Premier League finishes.

He has also worked in the Indian Super League with ATK FC guiding them to the semi-finals of the Indian Super Cup in 2019.

The courses Ben has created with MiMentor will give users never before seen insights, underpinning knowledge and practical sessions from a coach that has worked at the highest level.

Ben said: “MiMentor has the potential to have a significant impact on coaching and performance standards across the sports industry.

“The key is that the core aim is to educate, to support, and to challenge each individual.”

BEN'S COURSES AND CONTENT ON THE MIMENTOR PLATFORM

Content NameContent Type
Decision-Making In FootballCPD course
Plan, Prepare, ReviewCPD course
Managing Match DayCPD course
Creating A Coaching IdentityFree CPD course
The Art of Effective CommunicationCPD course
Decision-Making / AwarenessCoaching Practices

Ben Garner
Meet our Global Coaching Mentor, Ben Garner
Resources
"You have to step out of your comfort zone"
Callum Tongue talks about his desire to learn from different people that took him from Manchester City to Ipswich Town.
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The Importance of Reflection
Being a reflective coach is essential to develop, learn, and become more effective in the role of coaching players.
Manual for Coaches for Supporting Mental Wellbeing of Their Players
This manual will support your awareness of mental health and signs to look out for within your players.
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Are You Preparing Your Players Right?
We are currently offering FREE access to the Structure & Philosophy module of our Conditioning For Football course to give coaches the knowledge to prepare for the rigours of a hard season specifically with their team.
The Art of Effective Communication
Watch the webinar with our expert panel of mentors who discuss the importance of communication and relationships with your team(s). Great insight from our mentors who discuss both good and bad practices.
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The Principles Of Play
What are the Principles of Play?
The Power of 3v3 Launched
MiMentor is thrilled to announce the launch of a ground-breaking new CPD course for soccer coaches, titled 'The Power of 3v3', in collaboration with 3v3 UK.
The Five Cs of Player Development
As a coach in grassroots youth football, helping to develop young players is the ultimate goal, but it's much more than session plans and training sessions.
Navigating Mindset in Uncertain Times
Simply our mind, which is housed in the brain, is something that makes us all human. And if nothing else, during these present times of uncertainty, change, and challenges, being a human is the one thing we all have in common. Listen to our expert panellists discuss mindset during COVID.
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