The 5-Minute Football Coach #67

Possession practice, Back 3 as a unit, Listening to opinions

Hi there,

I hope you’re all well. Here are this week’s 3 coaching tips:

⚽️ Practice of the week

Another good practice from The Coaching Manual, this time focused on possession, unopposed and with progressions:

📖 Topic of the week

Press, cover and balance: a good explanation of how a back 3 should work as a unit. Handy whether your team plays 3-4-1 in 9v9 or 3-5-2 in 11v11.

💡 Idea of the week

Mourinho on what he considers his best quality: not to get influenced by opinions. Which doesn’t preclude learning from experience and facts - but opinions are just too cheap and plentiful.

Modern Soccer Coach @msceducation

"The world has changed a lot. You have to be strong, independent, and conscious of your ideas. Don't be influenced by critics or opinions." Jose Mourinho on the importance for coaches to be independent thinkers today.

Have a great week!

Fabrice

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