๐งต COACHES: Are your sessions wasting precious time?
We've created "12 Time Management Tips to Maximise Your Football Sessions" in this thread โฌ๏ธ
You'll learn how to:
โ Get players on the ball IMMEDIATELY
โ Maintain 80% actual playing time
โ Streamline transitions between activities
โ Use age-appropriate explanations
๐The Louis van Gaal leadership masterclass: How one coach built WINNING teams at Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern & Man United using principles that work ANYWHERE.
His system creates champions through brutal honesty and total accountability. I've decoded his methods for you here. ๐งต๐
What seriously struck us about van Gaal: At Ajax, he framed "Quality is the exclusion of coincidence" on his office wall. When players won the Champions League in '95, he took the trophy to the LAUNDRY ROOM and told staff "this one is for you too!"
โ His vision always includes EVERYONE from stars to support staff.
The massive mistake leaders make: thinking popularity equals effectiveness.
โ WRONG.
Van Gaal transformed Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern & United by prioritising CLARITY over likability. He'd tell you directly: "If you want success, you must have courage to make unpopular decisions BEFORE problems arise."
The English FA just announced major changes to youth football from 2026/27. As a youth coach, I'm genuinely excited about what this means for player development.
Here's why... ๐งต
The biggest change? U7s will start with 3v3 instead of 5v5. Here's what this means:
๐ More touches (300% increase)
๐ฏ More 1v1 situations
โก๏ธ More decisions
๐ฎ More involvement
This isn't just change. It's evolution.
Look at this progression:
โ U7: 3v3 โ More ball contact
โ U8-U9: 5v5 โ Basic positioning
โ U10-U11: 7v7 โ Game understanding
โ U12-U13: 9v9 โ Tactical awareness
โ U14+: 11v11 โ Full game
"I aim to complete my UEFA B License but wasn't sure what to expect......."
Here's a snapshot of what's covered and what you need to know ๐งต
The course breaks down into 3 key practice types:
โ Lead-in practices (focus on technique + decisions)
โ Small-sided games (8v8, 7v7 etc)
โ Attack v Defense practices Each needs specific coaching points and clear player objectives
You'll need to understand these possession principles:
๐น How to coach penetrative play
๐น Creating space (before/between/beyond opponents) ๐น Movement patterns
๐น Support positions & angles
๐น Individual vs collective creativity
๐งต Here's what we've learned from: "Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 Lessons for Extraordinary Performance and Personal Excellence" by John Wooden & Steve Jamison.
A deep dive into leadership principles from one of sports' greatest coaches... ๐
Core Values That Drive Success:
โ Good values attract good people
โ Character matters more than reputation
โ Lead by example, not just words
"You destroy your adversary when you make them your friend"
#Leadership #Values
The Power of Teaching & Love:
โ See yourself as a teacher first
โ Your team is your extended family
โ Show you care before showing what you know
โ Most powerful 4-letter word is "Love" ๐ก
"Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care"