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Tactical theory: The intelligent movements of elite goalkeepers - 2023 Advent Calendar Series
The keeper position has evolved.
No longer JUST a shot-stopper, they're now required to use their feet well and contribute to the build-out. How do the intelligent movements of GKs benefit their teams in the build-out?
Here's what I found.
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Tactical Theory: The intelligent movements of elite defenders - 2023 Advent Calendar Series, Day 3
What does intelligent movement look like at the centerbacks position?
I’ve studied some of the best the game has to offer in the hopes of helping my own players better understand the role.
Here’s what I found.
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Tactical Theory: The intelligent movements of elite midfielders - 2023 Advent Calendar Series, Day 2
Ever wonder what separates the top midfielders in the game from the pack?
There’s no universal set of physical traits in the middle of the park and you can argue there’s very little separating their technical qualities.
So what’s left?
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Tactical Theory: The intelligent movements of elite attackers - 2023 Advent Calendar Series, Day 1
Movements that lead to goals are the hardest things to coach. That got me thinking..."how do elite forwards move off the ball and which ideas can I deliver to my players?"
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America's Pro Soccer Landscape Reimagined through an 8-Tier Utopian Lens
American soccer players have a problem.
A big problem.
As of May 2023, we have 101 professional soccer clubs for 6,900,000 male soccer players. An American's chance of going pro in the USA is 131,578:1.
Our landscape needs an update.
With ChatGPT's help, I've created an 8-tier professional soccer pyramid for the USA.
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11 Steps to Create Your 20 School Universe
When searching for college athletics programs, one common error I've seen is that potential student-athletes feel the need to maximize their option... -
College Contact Day – The Start of the Process, Not the End
Breathe.
You heard me, class of 2024 soccer players and parents.
Take a deep breath and put College Contact Day into context.
June 15th is the earliest college coaches can contact rising juniors. Some of you will inevitably receive a call or email. Odds are you know the coach, have attended one of their camps, or are a nationally recognized player.
For those of you who were contacted, congratulations! This is merely the start of the college recruitment process.
For those who didn’t…take another deep breath.
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The Day Pfeiffer Played Clemson - NCAA D2 Men's Soccer Data Analysis
What can the NCAA Division 2 Men's Soccer College Cup tell us about the average D2 roster? Lots. Using data from the tournament, this article shows the NCAA D2 Men's Soccer roster, positional, and class trends. This article is a recruitment tool to educate high school students on the realities of the collegiate game. -
"He's a D1 Player"...But Is He? - NCAA D1 Men's Soccer Data Analysis
This is the first article in a series. The goal is to shed light on the state of men’s college soccer rosters, particularly for the benefit of high school students. These spots are competitive, more so than the general public believes. Through an objective data analysis, we’re going to put many assumptions to rest. -
4 Steps to Better Off the Ball Movement
Coaching movement off the ball is really difficult. The context of the game is constantly changing. New realities emerge, then disappear in an instant.
But, as Johan Cruyff said, “soccer is a thinking game and the feet are the tools.” So how can we train players to break bad habits and move with greater intent off the ball? This post explores that topic. -
10 Tips for Battling the Grind
Preseason is a grind. Managing the grind with outside interests and pursuits isn’t an obstacle to fulfilment. Rather, those core values and desires give meaning to our professional and playing pursuits. Here are 10 tips to managing the grind as you pursue greatness. -
The One Area Teams Always Feel They Need to Improve
When teams struggle with communication, it’s not the act of verbalizing that’s an issue…it’s the quality and clarity of the thoughts conveyed.
Communication starts with a thought.
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