The Theory Behind Soccer Rondo Training
This is my theory on why rondo is such an important exercise for player development. The United States Soccer Federation came out about a year ago, saying rondo lacks a
Creating Unique Learning Environments in Soccer Rondo Trainings
Here are two videos that show positional rondo trainings. I am a big fan of rondos, and the many environments you can create using them. Don’t expect immediate improvement, but
Essential Equipment for Soccer Passing & Finishing Drills
Developing Great Soccer Passing & Finishing Drills, Requires External Cueing & The Right Equipment Cueing can be classified as either external or internal. Internal cueing is when the athlete focuses on their
Adapting Soccer Rondo for Youth Soccer
This video shows a popular rondo that many pro teams use in training, and in pre-game warm-ups. Normally when possession is lost in this rondo, the game would not stop,
Coaching Podcast Series Released
I am happy to announce the launch of my new coaching podcast. Episodes will be released every two weeks. The idea behind the series is to speak about everything outside
4 Trends that will Define Soccer Coaching in 2020
Noticeable change doesn’t normally happen quickly, it is a process that takes time. If you go to the gym once, will you see a change in your body? Absolutely not.
Understanding Soccer Tactical Periodization in 5 Minutes
Introduction to Tactical Periodization Game Model: How we play. Inside the game model, we build in a degree of tactical flexibility, but never straying from the core ideas or foundation
Simple Ways to Coach Soccer Intelligence
Game intelligence in team sports is hard to quantify, as top level players are noticed for their exceptional ability to read the game, anticipate the next play, and find solutions
Don’t Stick to a Soccer Dogma for Player Development
Let’s start with the word dogma – Dogma: a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true. For me, it’s hard to take anything as
Creating Different Environments to Develop Soccer Intelligence
Want to create a large number of different learning environments, so your players can build soccer intelligence? Watch this video, and get plenty of ideas, that you can use with