The Coaches Notepad

IntroThe new Premier League season is finally here, and the matchup between Burnley and Man City is one of the most highly anticipated of the entire campaign. These two sides have had some memorable battles in recent years, and this season promises to be no different. In this blog post, we'll be looking at...

Clash of Coaching Styles: Guardiola Vs. Inzaghi in the Champions League FinalIntroAs Manchester City and Inter Milan prepare to face each other in the highly anticipated Champions League Final, all eyes are on the tactical battle between two formidable coaches: Pep Guardiola and Simone Inzaghi. Guardiola's reputation as a tactical mastermind is well-known, but...

Football coaching is not just about teaching tactics, formations, and physical skills. A good coach must also understand the psychological aspects of the game. In today's modern football world, psychology plays a crucial role in how coaches approach their players and how they design their sessions. With the help of sports psychologists, coaches are...

Developing sides and individuals who can play out from the back is a challenge. These small practices can install the fundamental principles that will allow our players to find success in these important moments       

Firstly, how can we define a switch of play? A switch of play is where the ball is moved horizontally across the pitch. For example, if the right-back has the ball and they move the ball across from one side to the other, the team have switched play. A Switch of play can be...

How Important is Pre-Season? Pre-season is an important time for any sports team or athlete. It is the final preparation period for the competition ahead. It is fundamental in football that a team has a good pre-season to start the season on the right foot. But what constitutes a good pre-season? And how can...

What is the value of transitional finishing practices? When we think of finishing practices, we most likely think of those practices we have all done with our players. Involving a big line of players, a bounced ball and an opportunity to finish past the goalkeeper in a 1v1 situation. We are likely all going...