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It Depends: The Only Correct Answer in Soccer

In my daily interactions with coaches, players, and parents, I get asked many questions and requests for advice. Many people ask me what...

The Problem With Positions

Have you ever had to keep reminding a 9-year-old to stay in his position? How often do you have to tell your U8 team to spread out? Even...

How Systems Affect Style of Play

Previously, I wrote about how your style of play is the most important factor in determining how your team plays, and that your system...

Teaching Tactics

This was originally published as a two-part series. The first part focused on individual tactics and the second part on team tactics....

Does Your System Really Matter?

How many times have you debated with someone else about the best formation to play? Or a manager’s formation of choice in a particular...

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