In this episode, George is joined by Simon Schröttle, founder of Simon Schröttle Fussball Akademie in Germany. Simon, a coach and player in the Bundesliga for FC Augsburg, and a leading expert in the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in soccer, discusses his recent three-part book series titled 'Revolution in Soccer, the Perfect Practice.' Simon shares his journey into CLA, inspired by Rob Gray's book 'How We Learned to Move,' and his experiences applying these principles to optimize soccer practice. He explores various aspects of practice design, including balancing skill and team development, involving players in creating practice constraints, and the importance of watching and analyzing games. 

Chapters:

00:00 - The Importance of Play in Coaching
01:28 - Introducing Simon Schrutle and His Philosophy
02:19 - Optimizing Practice Through Theoretical Frameworks
03:49 - Repetition Without Repetition: A New Approach
05:17 - Creating Variability in Practice
07:59 - The Role of Space in Practice Design
09:23 - Incorporating Shot Clock Principles
10:26 - Intentionality in Practice Design
12:52 - Learning Through Play: The Under 12 Philosophy
16:30 - Structuring Effective Practices
20:06 - Balancing Skill Development and Team Strategy
23:44 - Learning from Other Sports
28:16 - Transformative Tips

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