Andreas Wellbrock

#Coaches - how do your athletes and players manage "commitment moments?" What is a commitment moment? It's when the athlete's commitment to #training and effort is tested by a moment and an opportunity where an easier path is a possible choice. Example - 5 am - alarm goes - it's time to go to training . Is the level of the #commitment of the athlete GREATER THAN the resistance of the moment, e.g. nice and warm in bed, too early to get up etc. Example - 4 pm - time to go to football practice but there's a new game on XBOX that the player's social group are all playing and enjoying. Is the player's commitment GREATER THAN the resistance of the moment, e.g. playing with friends, hanging out at home online. A committed #athlete - when given the CHOICE of doing things the Easy Way or the Hard Way (i.e. the right way) will CHOOSE the Hard Way!! My question to you - can you #coach commitment? #waynegoldsmith #wgcoaching #coaching #commitment #easywayhardway #sportscoaching #sport @waynegoldsmith

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🔵⚽ High Pressing Principles in a 4-4-2 Formation: The Manchester City Approach ### Key Principles of High Pressing in a 4-4-2 Formation 1. Coordinated Team Movement:   - Effective pressing requires synchronized movements from the entire team. The forwards, midfielders, and even defenders move as a unit to close down passing lanes and limit the opposition’s options. 2. Trigger Pressing:   - Specific triggers, such as a backward pass or a poor first touch, signal the team to initiate the press. Recognizing these moments is crucial for an effective high press. 3. Forcing Play Wide:   - The pressing team aims to force the opponent to play the ball wide, where the touchline acts as an extra defender and options become limited. 4. Blocking Passing Lanes:   - Players position themselves to block passing lanes, making it difficult for the opposition to play through the press. This often involves cutting off central options and guiding the play towards the flanks. 5. Compact Shape:   - Maintaining a compact team shape ensures that players are close enough to support each other, reducing the space the opponent can exploit and increasing the chances of winning the ball back. ### Manchester City’s High Press in a 4-4-2 Formation 1. Strikers Pressing the Center-Backs:   - In City’s 4-4-2 setup, the two strikers focus on pressing the opponent’s center-backs. This direct pressure forces the center-backs to make quick decisions, often leading to errors or Long passes. 2. Midfielder Following the Deep-Lying Playmaker:   - If an opponent's midfielder drops between the center-backs to collect the ball, one of City’s midfielders steps up to follow him. This prevents the deep-lying playmaker from gaining time and space to distribute the ball effectively. 3. Forcing Play Wide:   - The initial pressing action is designed to push the play towards the touchline. By doing so, City limits the opponent’s options and sets up traps along the flanks.   - The winger or midfielder who joins the press supports this by positioning themselves to block any potential pass back into the center, ensuring the opponent has fewer options. 4. Defenders Following Dropping Opponents:   - If an opponent drops between City's midfield and defensive lines, a City center-back will step up to follow him, preventing him from receiving the ball or Force him To go Wide    - Similarly, if an opposing winger drops deep to receive the ball, City’s full-back will follow him, maintaining pressure and denying space. 5. Compact Midfield Support:   - The midfielders maintain a compact shape, staying close to each other and the pressing forwards. This compactness allows City to quickly swarm the ball if it’s played into the midfield.   - The defensive line also steps up to keep the team compact and to prevent long balls over the top from being effective. #Football #Tactics #HighPress #DefensiveStrategy #ManchesterCity #CoachingInsights Once Sport Total Football Analysis

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The key objective of the UEC is to create a democratic model for European club football, to protect the clubs who provide benefits to the football ecosystem and develop players, to give them a voice, replicating the one club/one vote principle embedded in UEFA’s statutes where each National Association has one vote in a secret ballot.

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Time for the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O'Reilly gets deep into the 10,000 articles we've written on TFA over the years and pulls out a few that might be of interest based on current events and news and sometimes, Chris Beaumont remembers to post them. Borussia Dortmund will play in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Final after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Tuesday’s semi-final. Although they’re UCL finalists, they’ve still struggled domestically this term — we analysed their struggles earlier in the season, will any of these issues be exposed in the final? https://lnkd.in/eAdjHk7T Real Madrid defeated FC Bayern in a dramatic semi-final last night to secure their spot in the final — our tactical analysis piece from November details how Carlo Ancelotti has struck the right balance in midfield at the Bernabeu this term: https://lnkd.in/eEs5Qzdc Erik ten Hag is being discussed as a possible Bayern managerial target, despite his lacklustre time at Manchester United which is not guaranteed to be close to an end. Revisit our analysis of his Ajax philosophy to identify why the Bavarian giants would be interested in his services: https://lnkd.in/ebWpK2rH Florian Wirtz is constantly linked with a Bayer Leverkusen departure, as is the case currently in the rumour mill. Three years ago, we highlighted what made him one of Europe’s top young talents: https://lnkd.in/eu8K7HCv And that is it for today - we will be back in the morning with the latest analysis. #football #analysis #scouting #tactics #soccer #tactical #recruitment #data #analytics #viz

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The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) #MensWorlds begin today in Prague and Ostrava. The biggest annual world championships in team sport, this 2024 edition is looking set to break viewership, attendance and interest records. Both cities have recently hosted in 2004 and 2015, both successful events in their own regard. The 2015 edition currently holds the record for Worlds attendance with 741,690 over the tournament's duration. With a possible total capacity of 895,000 and 27 sellouts already achieved before first puck drop, 2024 is looking likely to break 800,000 spectators. A tournament comparison: 2004 - 2/48 group stage sellouts, 2/8 knockout stage sellouts, 552,947 attendance, ~95mn people interested globally 2015 - 20/56 group stage sellouts, 3/8 knockout stage sellouts, 741,690 attendance, ~190mn people interested globally 2024* - 26/56 group stage sellouts, 3 more imminent, 1/8 knockout stage sellouts, TBD people interested globally This tournament will be can't miss because of the wonderful atmosphere that Czechia and its fans always bring, and judging by the crowds of hockey fans in Prague this morning, we're set for that to continue through the next two weeks. https://lnkd.in/gVXv6Ge3

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VfB Stuttgart's remarkable rise to the upper echelons of the Bundesliga, capped with Champions League qualification, has ignited discussions about the club's financial strategy. Executive Rouven Kasper sheds light on the club's plan to achieve financial stability without relying heavily on player sales. 1: Why are VfB Stuttgart focusing on financial independence from player sales? Stuttgart aim to create a sustainable financial model that doesn't depend on player transfers. This shift is driven by a desire to invest in long-term assets like infrastructure and commercial ventures rather than quick fixes through player sales. 2: What changes have been implemented under the new executive team? Since the appointment of key executives, Stuttgart have established a five-year strategic plan. This includes securing major sponsorships, modernizing the stadium, and investing in commercial activities to build a robust financial base. 3: How does the club balance commercial ambitions with fan expectations? Stuttgart maintain transparency and regular communication with fans, ensuring they are involved in the club's decisions. This approach helps bridge the gap between commercial growth and the club's cultural and emotional values. Read the interview 👇 https://lnkd.in/dKTRS6VQ #Partnership #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Intelligence #Investment

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Redefining Performance in Football “Principles are more important than shape and structure.” — Julian Nagelsmann The first question to ask is: What kind of football do we want to play? Football is inherently complex, which is why working within a clear framework is essential. We must first define the game we want to play, as this directly shapes our approach. Football is a continuous process of decision-making. As coaches, we can help players prioritize their options, enabling faster and smarter decisions. By focusing on intentionality, we strengthen the connection between individual players and the team as a whole. Once these fundamental ideas become a shared belief, we can gradually evolve, developing our main principles further. This involves adding complexity in a non-linear way and building a structure that nurtures creativity. Without this structure, creativity lacks the space to thrive. Clear principles make feedback more focused and impactful. As Roberto De Zerbi puts it, “To play good football, you need to have clear principles and the ability to make decisions that align with them. It’s about creating a system where players can interpret and respond to the game fluidly.” Every player has a unique style, but it’s the collective understanding of our principles that binds them together. When giving feedback, we should focus on the player's intent rather than the outcome. A coach who only evaluates outcomes, ignoring intentions, cannot effectively nurture talent. Our job is to create an environment where players are free to make mistakes and learn from them. Developing players involves recognizing potential and guiding its growth. We don’t just coach players; we also coach their minds and their hearts. Fundamentally, physical preparation in football is intertwined with our unique way of playing. Transforming a slow player into a fast one is often a "tall task," limited by their natural attributes. However, we can enhance their thought process and decision-making, making them quicker. This is where cognitive training plays a critical role. Training the brain is just as important as training the body. Through creativity—balancing freedom and discipline—players' perception and intelligence take center stage. Ultimately, the ability to interpret situations within a team concept and make adjustments in the “here and now” is the real measure of performance. The fluidity, then, is not random but unpredictably dynamic. #TacticalCulture #GameIntelligence #FootballInnovation #PlayerDevelopment

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