A Case Study of the Managerial Methods used by Pep Guardiola
Below is an excerpt from my new book on Pep Guardiola that details his managerial methods and game model. Available on Amazon “Click Link to Buy” Guardiola’s Game Model Always
Attacking with A Front Four – Increasing IQ
Attacking with a front four plus incoming supporting midfielders takes soccer intelligence. This is a good exercise to improve the coordination of the attack.
4 Square 1-Touch Rondo
Great game exercise that relates easily to any ball possession game model. This rondo exercise helps build the soccer IQ and develops high tempo speed of play.
Unit Defending – Training Exercises
Here are a couple ways to coach unit defending shape. The principles of pressure, cover and balance are the building blocks of unit defending. Team defending ultimately comes down to
Cognitive Soccer Goalkeeper Training
Every year for the past six years, I have taken part in the EDP Regional College ID Camp, at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. The event is a great experience for
The Importance of Learning from other Sports – Anatoly Tarasov
Top coaches are lifetime learners who often for look for inspiration and ideas outside of their own sport. Pep Guardiola’s attacking football philosophy was influenced by the famous world
Creating A Soccer Practice & Game Learning Environment that Develops the Mind & Body
Creating A Practice & Game Learning Environment That Develops the Mind & Body 1) Greeting: The Coach should greet all players coming into training in a pleasant way. This will set a
