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Paco Seirul·lo's Structured Training
Introduction: Why Paco Seirul·lo Matters Francisco “Paco” Seirul·lo Vargas is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential thinkers...
Paddy King
Sep 57 min read


Espacio de Fase, Dynamic Spaces, and the Coaching of Player Behaviours through Rondos, Positional Games, and Preferential Situational Simulations
Introduction – A Language for Football Football is the most universal of games, yet its complexity often hides in plain sight. We talk of...
Paddy King
Sep 25 min read


Childhood Developmental Stages: Tailoring Soccer Coaching Strategies for Age-Appropriate Learning.
Introduction From early childhood through adolescence, young soccer players progress through different cognitive stages that shape how...
Paddy King
Feb 12, 20245 min read


Youth football development program.
Introduction Developing quality youth football programs requires understanding critical stages of long-term development and implementing...
Paddy King
Feb 8, 20249 min read


The Success of Football Teams Utilizing Rondos and Positional Games: A Meta-Analysis.
Introduction Football has evolved rapidly in recent decades, with clubs investing heavily in facilities, sports science, and innovative...
Paddy King
Feb 8, 20249 min read


The Use of Rondos and Positional Games in Football Training: An In-Depth Analysis.
Introduction Football, or soccer as it is known in some parts of the world, is a sport that requires players to have excellent technical...
Paddy King
Feb 8, 202411 min read


The Meta Game of Soccer Coaching: Preparing for Game Day.
Soccer coaching involves far more than just training players in skills and tactics. Coaches must also master the higher level “meta game”...
Paddy King
Feb 7, 20249 min read


Complex Systems Perspectives in Soccer Coaching.
Soccer, like many sports, can be viewed as a complex adaptive system involving the intricate interactions of multiple agents (players,...
Paddy King
Feb 7, 20247 min read


The Constraints Led Approach to Teaching Football
The constraints led approach is an impactful framework for developing football skills that focuses on identifying and overcoming...
Paddy King
Feb 7, 20248 min read


The Figo Saga: A Controversial Transfer Redefining Rivalry.
In the annals of football history, few transfers have sparked as much controversy and emotion as Luis Figo's move from Barcelona to Real...
Paddy King
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Argentina's Triumph in the 1986 World Cup.
The 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico witnessed the triumph of the Argentine national football team, led by their iconic captain, Diego...
Paddy King
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Deep dive on the problem of poor sideline behavior from parents in youth soccer in the United States:
Introduction Youth sports are meant to be fun, build character, and allow kids to develop skills. But extreme negative behavior from...
Paddy King
Feb 6, 202413 min read


Cruyff’s Vision Realized: The Majestic Legacy of Barcelona’s “Dream Team”.
In the late 1980s and early 90s, FC Barcelona assembled a collection of players who elevated the club to glorious new heights and defined...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20248 min read


Arsenal's Invincibles: Myth and Majesty of the Unconquered.
The 2003-2004 Arsenal side stands immortalized as the only team to complete an entire 38-match Premier League season undefeated. Their...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20247 min read


Is It Possible to Stop Ancelotti and His Real Madrid Team? Analyzing Their Success and Strategies for Halting Their Dominance.
Introduction: Real Madrid, one of the most successful and storied football clubs in history, has undergone various managerial reigns...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20245 min read


The Arteta Effect: How Arsenal’s Maligned Manager Sparked a Revival.
When Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager in December 2019, many fans and pundits doubted whether the rookie boss was ready to take...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20247 min read


The Art of Attack: A Deep Dive into Liverpool and Manchester City's Tactical Approaches
Over the past half-decade, Liverpool and Manchester City have emerged as the most dominant teams in the Premier League. Under the...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20246 min read


The Evolution of Football: How Rondos and Positional Play Changed the Game.
Football today looks very different than it did even just 30 years ago. The rapid, pass-heavy, possession-based game we see from the top...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Positional Play: Pep Guardiola's Tactical Legacy
Over the past decade, positional play has become one of the most influential tactical systems in modern soccer. At the forefront is Pep...
Paddy King
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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