COACHING INSIGHTS

A clear game model defines exactly how your team plays in every moment, turning ideas into structure and philosophy into performance. It’s the foundation that links your training sessions, match tactics, and player behaviours into one consistent identity.

Focusing on how coaches can find and secure roles abroad. Working overseas offers huge opportunities for growth, but success comes down to more than luck, it’s about strategy, preparation, and mindset.

Focusing on player and role analysis through the lens of the 4 Corner Model. Evaluating a player’s performance isn’t just about technical ability

Understanding how to break down a match from a coach’s perspective is about far more than simply watching the ball. It requires observing team formations, recognising player positioning, identifying movement patterns, and assessing both collective strategies and individual performances.

Small-sided games are one of the most effective training formats in football. With fewer players on smaller pitches, these practices demand sharper decision-making, create more touches on the ball, and replicate key elements of the real game. They not only accelerate technical development but also enhance tactical understanding, giving players and teams a powerful way to improve performance.

A pressing trigger is the action that jolts the defending team into action. For some teams, the pressing trigger will be any heavy touch from the defender. For others, it will be a certain minute of the game or the ball entering a certain zone of the pitch.

Becoming a successful football coach takes more than just understanding the game. It’s about gaining experience, learning from others, and constantly improving your skills. Every coach has their own journey, but there are some practical ways you can grow and become more effective with your team.

Our first coaching insight explores how to turn real match footage into creative, game-relevant drills that engage players and replicate authentic in-game scenarios.