For a young and up-and-coming coach like Reading's Nas Bashir, there could be few better men in football to learn from than Steve Coppell.

A former coach at Wycombe Wanderers who now works with the Academy at the Royals, Bashir is keen to improve himself and says that Coppell has been a key figure in his development.

Speaking exclusively to TheFA.com as he received his Pro Licence, Bashir said: "Steve is a top manager. He manages the people around him, that is absolutely vital if you are working at a Premier League or Championship club.

"Some coaches get their first job and try and do everything. But I've learnt from being around Steve that you are either a coach or a manager, and you have to focus on one of those areas.

"Steve is a breath of fresh air for us at Reading, he pushed me to go on the Pro Licence and he is on hand to give his advice. He is always willing and open to discussion to help me and other coaches at the club.

"The whole thing about coach education is that everyone wants to learn, and you can see that in the people on this course. I have certainly improved as a coach and I hope there is further room for me to develop."

As he completed the final part of the Pro Licence course last week, Bashir was keen to stress that his learning was only just beginning.

"I call myself a coach philospher in terms of learning the game, I've been on a lot of courses in my time and you never stop learning.

"I have been involved in coaching for ten, 15 years now and it's nice to be on such a fantastic course which has a bit of everything on it.

"The seminars, the conference calls and of course looking at other people's work has been really refreshing for me and will stand me in good stead for my own development. It will certainly enhance the players I work with. It's an excellent course."

As Bashir learns more and increases his experience, he feels that every aspect of coaching could have an impact on whether you succeed or fail.

"The stakes at the highest level are so high, so any detail that can improve yourself, your players or your club can only be a plus," he added.

"If you can be a percentage, or even five per cent better, that could be the difference between success and failure.

"We were relegated this season on goal difference, so the margins are very fine. When you look back there are always areas you could have done differently, but you only learn with experience."

Read more about the Pro Licence here.