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
How To Observe Matches Better
Observation in football is massively beneficial when it comes to the development of players and teams - but it's more than just watching. How can observation help you to be a better coach?
Elliott Ward's Advice For Young Coaches
Colchester United U18s head coach Elliott Ward shares a piece of advice for young coaches.
Condition Your Players For The Season With Game-Related Practices
Pre-season is a chance to get your players ready for action, so it's important to use your time with them wisely and condition them physically, as well as tactically, for how you want to play.
Free Download: Playing Out From The Back sessions
Download our free session plans pdf booklet featuring practices to support the development of your team adopting a playing out from the back philosophy
Offside
What is offside?
"Can you make me better?"
Ipswich Town U18s coach Callum Tongue talks about getting buy-in from players through a caring approach to their development
Video
Transition
What is Transition?
ADHD: A Guide For Coaches
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a condition which impacts on behaviours.

This guide will help coaches to understand it, and how to support those players and coaches with ADHD.
Articulate
Observation Planning, Evaluation and Reflection
This is an editable template that you can use with a coach you work with to plan for, observe and evaluate their performance.
Document