It's Just a Sport Podcast

To truly understand the game, it's essential to go beyond just following the ball. Learning to "watch the game" means training your attention to recognize key patterns and movements, both defensively and offensively.

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Discover how ex-players like Cesc Fabregas transition into successful coaching roles. Learn from Fabregas' journey at Como 1907, where he swiftly moved from player to first team manager, achieving promotion to Serie A.

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Avoid linear thinking and embrace the consequential nature of football by discovering the importance of The Pivotal Space, the key area between the back line and midfield to master rest-defense structures.

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Learn how Phil Foden’s short-term memory sets him apart. Explore the transformative power of quick transitions in football, with insights from Pep Guardiola, lessons from Barcelona's iconic counterpressing era, and training considerations that will start to create the transitioning mindset.

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Embark on a journey through the evolution of coaching development, from traditional methods to innovative approaches that shape the future of the sport.

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Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “The limits of my language are the limits of my world. ”Our language can either expand or diminish our ability to think. An expansive, descriptive football language can expand our ability to describe, explain and solve football. 

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I finally figured out Relationism vs. Positionism. I have to admit it has taken me many months. Looking back at it, perhaps it was my ego that prevented me from seeing what was there all along. Eventually, the lightbulb moment came all at once in one quick swoop.

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Explore the subtle art of coaching, where the challenge lies not in 'knowing' tactical maneuvers but in 'understanding' how to help players uniquely comprehend and play the beautiful game.

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