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Discussion – Getting Started Again After the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the sports landscape...and changed the world.  As we come through the other side of the pandemic, the world will have a new normal, but how will this affect sports, and soccer?Here, we discuss the how do we get started again? Coaching our kids, resolving the season, the pro game, social

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The Pros and Cons of the Triangle Midfield

Most teams play with three central midfielders in some kind of shape.  The Triangle Midfield is mostly played with either one holding midfielder and two attacking midfielders or two holding midfielders and one attacking midfielder.Here, we discuss the pro's and con's of the Triangle Midfield, including the qualities each position should have and the various

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Debate – Liverpool or Manchester City-Klopp or Guardiola – Video

This was a live debate with Barry Walmsley and Steve Breakell, both ex soccer players and coaches...and most importantly, Barry is a big Manchester City fan and Steve is a big Liverpool fan.We discussed who had the better season in 2018/19, who plays the better style, who are the key players and more.  If you

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Debate – Direct Play or Possession – Video

This discussion with Alex Mason, DOC, Sporting Omaha and Mike Smith, Head Coach, University Heights Academy Boys Soccer, Hopkinsville, KY, breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the 4-3-3 and the 4-2-3-1. Both share how they line up defensively and how that changes when in possession.  They also explain how their line ups and tactics

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