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POSITIONAL ROLES IN A 4-4-2 DIAMOND MIDFIELD
Here is something that we put together to give to the U19 National Team to help remind them of their positional roles in a 4-4-2. More specifically, it addresses the issues of when we were playing with our midfield in a “diamond” shape. (ie: 4 central midfielders… in a diamond shape). POSITIONAL ROLES IN A 4-4-2 DIAMOND [...] -
MAINTAINING TEAM DISCIPLINE
After a recent game at an indoor center, I was talking with the coach, and the conversation drifted towards the challenges of “keeping order” on the bench. We talked about the substitution plan that he was trying to use to ensure equal playing time, and the challenges associated with that whole process. Then, this coach [...] -
COACHING EDUCATION FOR THE NON-SOCCER PEOPLE.
I am currently teaching a ‘D’ License here on campus as an academic course. I have to admit, it is a pretty good idea to allow students to test for the ‘D’ License who are taking the soccer coaching course that is usually offered to PE Majors. We just adjusted the curriculum a [...] -
The “WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY” of coaching
I just got back from instructing at the US Soccer National Coaching School ‘A’ License in Tampa Florida. It is one of my favorite “soccer things” to do as I find the week challenging and stimulating. When a group of good soccer people get together and share ideas about the game, and work [...]
