The different levels of individual tactics

The different levels of individual tactics In football there are different levels of individual tactics. I’ve identified five of them. Most professional players get stuck somewhere around level 3-4. It’s interesting to understand the different levels of tactics, because this tells you something about where the player is in his development process and how you…

This is the only thing we don’t individualize with football players.

This is the only thing we don’t individualize with football players. Individual periodization is an essential aspect of player development. It is the process of tailoring training programs to meet the unique needs of individual players. By understanding a player’s strengths and weaknesses, coaches can develop training programs that will maximize the players’ performance. In…

Are we using data optimally?

Are we using data optimally? When we think about data in football, we always think about numbers. A lot of clubs are collecting this type of data from games and training. Everything physical is getting measured and everything with the ball involved is getting measured. This all gives an image of players and games. Sometimes…

Should football players train more?

Should football players train more?  Are football players training too little? That’s a question that always fires up. The best-paid athletes in the world, and most of them ‘only’ train 2 hours a day. Shouldn’t that be more? Some say yes, and some say no it’s not possible, because of injuries. The way teams train…