Tappedincoaching

Busquets didn’t beat pressure with speed.

He beat it by seeing the game earlier.

That’s the advantage I want young players to develop by recognising what’s happening, understanding their options and making better decisions before the ball even arrives.

Football intelligence can be developed.

If you’re in or around Sheffield and want to learn more, comment “BISCUITS” 🍪⚽️

A young player needs more than just drills to do at training.

They need to know what they’re working towards.

A clear player model gives development a destination so sessions, feedback and progress all have a purpose.

For my players, that means developing their intelligence, skill on and off the ball, and character through sessions that promote learning and joy, while continually moving from baseline to better.

Technique is critically important.

But technique without an idea is just an action.

I want players to see the problem, find the solution and have the ability to execute it.

Winning matters. So does competing.

But as a football coach, my responsibility goes beyond whether they win at the weekend or if they played well.

I want to help players become more intelligent, more skilful on and off the ball, and develop the character to deal with the challenges football puts in front of them as players and people.

So no matter what happens at the weekend, they still win every week.

By learning, enjoying the game and continually moving from baseline to better.

Football intelligence helps a player see and read the game, understand the situation, find a solution and deceive the opponent when needed.

Technique helps them execute it.

For me, intelligence comes first.

What would you choose, technique or football intelligence? 👇

Physical advantages can disappear as players develop.

But learning how to outthink and outplay your opponent can last forever🧠⚽️

If you want to help your child develop that advantage, comment “PROGRAMME” and I’ll send you more information, including details of their free, no obligation first session.

My sessions are designed to develop intelligent, skilful players with great character who can think and play for themselves.

I want players to be challenged, make mistakes and experiment in an environment that promotes learning and joy.

Because the goal isn’t to make players look good in training.

It’s to help them perform when I’m not there.

Comment “ME” if you’d like to find out more about the programme and a free, no obligation first session.