Football is not just about being the best tactician, or the most skilled on the pitch. Often times, it becomes critical to have the best mindsets. Here are some of the key ways that any young player can become a better football player. If you enjoy football and want more ways to stay engaged, the … Continue reading Key skills to become a better footballer
Data is no longer an ‘add-on’ in today’s football world. It’s the support structure that underpins performance, fan engagement and success. In this post, we will discuss how data analytics has changed football forever. The Evolution of Data Analytics in Football Football has come a long way from traditional coaching methods. Historically, data collection involved … Continue reading The Role of Data Analytics in Modern Football Strategy
It's amazing to think that Alejandro Garnacho is only 19 years of age. Sometimes, you can see the rawness in his game. The facets that still need to be carefully developed. But as he ages, let's hope he never loses his tenacity. His hunger for more. His appetite to win at all costs, even when no one else is pulling their weight. He might not have the soaring high stats to back this up, but I truly believe Alejandro Garnacho is one of the players of this season in the Premier League. That's promising for United, who so desperately need something to cling onto for the future. Here is Game of Numbers #38, including what makes Alejandro Garnacho one of the best young players in the Prem.
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Some like to approach games in a disciplined structure, intentionally and meticulously dictating games to their own tempo. Others opt for a more emotionally-charged philosophy, reliant on the belief, energy and willpower of their trusted eleven on the field.
For the unfamiliar, Forge FC are the Manchester City of the Canadian Premier League. They play a possession-based 4-3-3, stacked with ball-savvy savants, and a culture that embodies winning. The Canadian Premier League's been around since 2019 now. Forge have won the Playoffs in four of the five seasons, and lost the final in the one other at the hands of players they recruited to their team immediately after.
If you are going to take anything away from reading this article, I want it to be this: Learn more about your participants. Learn more about the people around you. Learn more about what they like, what makes them tick, and where they want to go.
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