Game of Numbers #23 – How USA unravelled Vietnam’s marking at the World Cup

The United States were always set to have one of the most impressive performances of the opening round. But they impressed with their tactical nuances as much as their individual star power. Here is our first edition of Game of Numbers across the 2023 Women's World Cup, with how the States used positional rotations to unravel Vietnam's defense.

How Canada can beat Ireland – Women’s World Cup 2023 – Tactical Analysis

After a disappointing first match against Nigeria, Canada will be hoping to improve upon their performance against an intense Irish side, fully ready to do battle. Here is what Canada must keep in mind as they prepare for their second match of the 2023 Women's World Cup against Ireland.

Coaching Craft – Chapter 9 – Athlete Decision Making

Chapter nine details how athlete's make decisions on the field, and the range of factors that go into harnessing optimal athlete decision making.

Coaching Craft – Chapter 8 – Session Facilitation

Chapter eight takes you through how to facilitate challenging & fun sessions for your players, keeping your learning outcomes and principles of play in mind.

Why all footballers need to be versatile

As young players develop their game and often get pigeon-held into certain positions and roles, I often encourage them to develop variety and versatility within the number of roles and positions they can play.

Coaching Craft – Chapter 7 – Session Planning & Design

This chapter takes you through how to develop optimal sport-specific, game-realistic sessions to support athlete development and long-term growth.

Stina Blackstenius – Player Analysis

After a semi-final finish at the Euros in 2022 and a silver medal at the Olympics in 2020, Sweden will again be one of the favourites for the 2023 World Cup. Many of their stars are now into the twilight of their careers, but one who remains in their prime is Stina Blackstenius, their power-house centre-forward capable of banging in the goals. Here is a brief analysis of Blackstenius, and why she will be integral to Sweden's success in 2023.

Coaching Craft – Chapter 6 – Games-Based Learning

This chapter details why a games-based learning approach is the most beneficial methodology for long-term athlete development.