Coaches19 May 20261 min read
How to Plan a Better Training Session in 5 Minutes
Most coaches spend 30-45 minutes planning a session. Here's a framework — and an AI shortcut — that gets it done in 5.
You're 45 minutes from training. You haven't planned the session yet. Sound familiar?
The OTDC framework
Good sessions share one thing: a clear purpose. OTDC stands for:
- Objective — The single thing you want players to improve
- Theme — Technical, tactical, physical, or psychological?
- Drill progression — Isolated to game-related
- Constraint — What rule makes the learning inevitable?
The three-act structure
- Activation (10-15 mins) — Warm up the body and brain.
- Development (25-30 mins) — The main learning block.
- Application (15-20 mins) — Small-sided game. Let them play.
The AI shortcut
Football Club Hub's AI session planner takes your objective, age group, and duration and builds the full session in under 60 seconds.
