Coaches!

On the 26th of June, the Power Challenge Crew introduced something completely new – coaches! There are 5 of these new coaches, 3 of which are free to everyone, and 2 you have to be a member. All of these coaches are free for the first trial week, and after that the price is still being determined. You will be able to higher coaches for 1, 7 and 14 days. In this article I will describe all of the coaches, and there will also be a poll, for you to vote for your favourite coach.

COACHES AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE

BENNY JOHNSSON – SPRINTING TRAINER

As a kid, Benny Johnsson would run around on his parents farm catching chicken. As a result of this he grew up to be one of the fastest forwards in the world. Having taken Serie A by storm as a player, he is now focused on passing on his skills. He has been knwon to increase his player’s spirnt speed by 5% although such superhuman exortions come at a cost – 20% reduction in stamina recovery speed, so choose your moments to burst!

Sprinting Speed: +5%

Stamina Recovery Speed: -20%

DAVID ‘CLOGS’ BACKMAN – SHOOTING TRAINER

A demanding trainer, Backman doesn’t feel his job is complete until his charges are on the floor. His unconventional methods include ice baths and bizarre endurance challenges (he picked up his nickname when he made an entire ice hockey squad run in clogs to strengthen their ankle ligaments). He firmly believes  every obstacle can be overcome with brute force and will increase his players’ shooting strength by 20% (albeit their aim will suffer a tad).

Shooting Strength: +20%

Shooting Aim: -5%

SIR CAI BLEACH – PASSING TRAINER

Sir Bleach is a highly-educated nobleman who tours the world giving seminars to businessmen on group bonding. He places a great deal of emphasis on the six major social skills: remaining relaxed in social situations, listening to others, showing empathy,  building rapport, knowing when to talk and maintaining eye contact. Whenever an argument arises Cai ends it by stating: “There is some kind of significance to what you’re saying”. By applying these principles to a team sport scenario, Sir Cai claims to be able to improve his students’ passing skills by up to 20 points.

Passing Skill: +20 points

COACHES AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

WAYNE HARKER – SHOOTING TRAINER

A fifth-generation cowboy, Harker left the saddle for a career as a soccer coach in the MLS when he discovered he could transfer his sharp-shooting skills from the praire to the pitch. “Whether you’re firing a bullet or striking a ball, the basic principles of physics still apply” he observes, pointing to the fact that his appliance of science has succeeded in increasing his students’  shooting skills by 20 points. He doesn’t pass his expertise onto just anyone however – only club members can higher him.

Shooting skill: +20 points

WILLIAM ‘DR DRAIN’ STRYPER – ENDURANCE TRAINER

Known as “Will” to his friends and “Dr Drain” to his enemies (who include just about everyone he’s ever coached!), Stryper is a retired army drill sergeant. Using his unparalleled knowledge of military discipline, his can squeeze every last drop of adrenaline from his players, cutting their stamina reduction by up to 30% and allowing them to sprint for longer periods. Stryper is very selective in choosing his clients and is therefore available only to club members.

Now I’ve been through all the coaches, please take your time to vote in the poll below about who is your favourite coach.