Ben Garner | Resources | MiMentor Learning Platform

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 Name	Content Type
Decision-Making In Football	CPD course
Plan, Prepare, Review	CPD course
Managing Match Day	CPD course
Creating A Coaching Identity	Free CPD course
The Art of Effective Communication	CPD course
Decision-Making / Awareness	Coaching Practices

Ben Garner

Meet our Global Coaching Mentor, Ben Garner

Resources

Ingredients For Effective Mentoring

In this definition of mentoring offered by Weaver and Celldurai (1999) they state the role of the mentor is to:

The Positive Parent

As a soccer parent, be a positive part of your child's learning process and try these open questions out after the game.

Steve McClaren on His Mentors

The former England manager talks to MiMentor about the important mentors in his life and the role they played in his career.

Video

Steve McClaren On Sir Alex Ferguson

Steve McClaren tells us about his first arrival at Manchester United and what boss Sir Alex Ferguson said to him...

How To Avoid Burnout

The demands of coaching can sometimes lead to burnout - or physical and emotional exhaustion. But how can we avoid burnout and keep our passion and desire at an optimum?

How well do you know your players?

How much do you really know about your players? What are their individual strengths and weaknesses? What do they personally need to improve on? Do they know where they can grow as players? Do they even want to develop?

Designing Coaching Practices

Here are a few important things you as a coach should consider when creating and designing coaching practices for your players.

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Articulate

Anxiety, Stress and Performance In Football

In today's football landscape, it's not sufficient to solely focus on physical preparation and skill development for players, physical and psychological factors must be taken into account together.

Coaching Practices