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I’ve always loved the 9v9 phase. It gets overlooked because it sits between 7v7 and 11v11, but I’d argue it’s one of the most valuable formats for player development. Here’s why... 🧵👇

I’ve always loved the 9v9 phase. It gets overlooked because it sits between 7v7 and 11v11, but I’d argue it’s one of the most valuable formats for player development. Here’s why... 🧵👇

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It cannot be understated how poorly Kovacic (orange boots) transitions to defend. What is expected: ✅ attempt to recover ball ✅ deny progression ✅ provide cover for teammates What Kovacic does: ❌ Jog Watch his teammates all arrive before he does.

It cannot be understated how poorly Kovacic (orange boots) transitions to defend. What is expected: ✅ attempt to recover ball ✅ deny progression ✅ provide cover for teammates What Kovacic does: ❌ Jog Watch his teammates all arrive before he does.

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As a part of a Game Model Development course I created a few years ago, I did a case study on Liverpool's signing of Klopp, and it's brilliance. This is another perfect example of club and coach values perfectly aligned Reply me if you want me to send you the short case study

As a part of a Game Model Development course I created a few years ago, I did a case study on Liverpool's signing of Klopp, and it's brilliance. This is another perfect example of club and coach values perfectly aligned Reply me if you want me to send you the short case study

23,832 views • 3 days ago

Five passes. Two players. Never more than 7 yards apart. They beat four Chelsea defenders, without needing space, switches, or stars. Just rhythm, feel, and trust in the next action. Flamengo’s third goal is pure street football. 📽️👇

Five passes. Two players. Never more than 7 yards apart. They beat four Chelsea defenders, without needing space, switches, or stars. Just rhythm, feel, and trust in the next action. Flamengo’s third goal is pure street football. 📽️👇

460,271 views • 11 months ago

One of the biggest misconceptions that needs to change in the coaching world is..."Head up when you're dribbling." This simply is not true or even possible. The truth is just like everything else, choosing the right moment to look up/down is the skill.

One of the biggest misconceptions that needs to change in the coaching world is..."Head up when you're dribbling." This simply is not true or even possible. The truth is just like everything else, choosing the right moment to look up/down is the skill.

104,744 views • 2 months ago

Six Flamengo players. Fifteen seconds. Every touch in tight space, provoking Chelsea to bite. Then? Boom. Laid off. Laid off. Slipped through. From the sideline to the center of the box. Another shot. Another moment of pure football 📽️👇

Six Flamengo players. Fifteen seconds. Every touch in tight space, provoking Chelsea to bite. Then? Boom. Laid off. Laid off. Slipped through. From the sideline to the center of the box. Another shot. Another moment of pure football 📽️👇

278,576 views • 11 months ago

Everyone called it “Spanish football.” Barça 2008 felt like the peak of a new era, but look closer. Dani Alves. Messi. That wasn’t just Spain, it was South America pulsing through the rhythm.

Everyone called it “Spanish football.” Barça 2008 felt like the peak of a new era, but look closer. Dani Alves. Messi. That wasn’t just Spain, it was South America pulsing through the rhythm.

195,735 views • 11 months ago

Here’s Dani Alves describing a pass Guardiola hated. A wide, lateral ball into midfield—seen as safe, directionless, But Dani played it anyway because he saw more in it. 📽️👇

Here’s Dani Alves describing a pass Guardiola hated. A wide, lateral ball into midfield—seen as safe, directionless, But Dani played it anyway because he saw more in it. 📽️👇

152,374 views • 11 months ago

Passion is absolutely necessary when coaching football. Passion is the seed for a love of the game. It’s the spark required to ignite their lifelong pursuit of mastery in the sport. If you are unable to tap into this passion, you are doomed from the beginning.

Passion is absolutely necessary when coaching football. Passion is the seed for a love of the game. It’s the spark required to ignite their lifelong pursuit of mastery in the sport. If you are unable to tap into this passion, you are doomed from the beginning.

191,346 views • 2 years ago

Most coaches start training with a drill, but I start with a game situation. Here’s how a mid-block wide channel problem turns into a full training week. Follow for more.

Most coaches start training with a drill, but I start with a game situation. Here’s how a mid-block wide channel problem turns into a full training week. Follow for more.

23,953 views • 2 months ago

Too many coaches still rehearse patterns. Train the game moment instead. Try this instead: 3v2 → 2v1 → Goal • Win the 3v2 with quick passes • Break lines into the striker • Arrive to create 2v1 • Attack at full speed Stop rehearsing football. Start training it. Save it for your next session.

Too many coaches still rehearse patterns. Train the game moment instead. Try this instead: 3v2 → 2v1 → Goal • Win the 3v2 with quick passes • Break lines into the striker • Arrive to create 2v1 • Attack at full speed Stop rehearsing football. Start training it. Save it for your next session.

27,436 views • 4 months ago

🤔 Is it possible that Bernardo Silva can't quite explain how he does this because he doesn't do any of this consciously?

🤔 Is it possible that Bernardo Silva can't quite explain how he does this because he doesn't do any of this consciously?

96,900 views • 2 years ago

My video response to Jamie's video. What if it all made sense when you take the opposition into account?

My video response to Jamie's video. What if it all made sense when you take the opposition into account?

26,745 views • 6 months ago

Football's evolution described in one video. There are no more specialist roles. All players need to be able satisfy many roles at once.

Football's evolution described in one video. There are no more specialist roles. All players need to be able satisfy many roles at once.

59,513 views • 2 years ago

These are some of the questions I'd ask if working with this coach: - When does the 'shape' change? - Which players don't fit into this 'shape'? - What happens to the 'shape' when the opposition overload areas of the shape? Then we'd explore each of them

These are some of the questions I'd ask if working with this coach: - When does the 'shape' change? - Which players don't fit into this 'shape'? - What happens to the 'shape' when the opposition overload areas of the shape? Then we'd explore each of them

16,427 views • 2 years ago

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