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
Webinar Registration: The Transition to 7v7
Register for our free webinar 'The Transition To 7v7' which takes place on Monday 30 October.

Complete the form and we will then send you a link to take part in the webinar.
Steve McClaren on Effective Leadership
The former England manager talks to MiMentor about what he believes makes an effective leader.
Video
Awareness
What Is Awareness?
Sarah McQuade
Meet our Coach Development Mentor, Sarah McQuade
Nutrition For Football: Recipe Cards
Download this FREE Recipes for Athletic Performance to help plan your diet with tasty meals and snacks.
Document
New Partner - LA Surf Soccer Club
MiMentor has partnered with LA Surf Soccer Club to launch their new coaching education portal, ‘MY LA SURF’.
"It's as good as any CPD"
Ipswich Town U18s coach Callum Tongue explains how building connections with young players in schools has helped him develop vital skills for coaching in a professional academy.
Video
John Ackerley
Meet our Coach Mentor, John Ackerley.
What Makes An Effective Coach Mentor?
In our Coach Mentor Diploma course, we explore the role and importance of the coach mentor, led by our coach development mentor Sarah McQuade, alongside Linda Low and Ian Barker.