Category: Player Education

Play with Your Brain – Travis Norsen Book Interview

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Coaching, Masterclasses, Masterclasses, Player Education

That quote, from one of football's greatest ever players, is the opening statement by which Play with Your Brain: A Guide to Smarter Soccer for Players, Coaches and Parents, predicates itself upon. The book serves as a wonderful guide for anyone involved in the beautiful game to learn how players can become better, smarter soccer players. Author of the book Travis Norsen gives TheMastermindSite.com an exclusive interview about his thoughts on the book and what players, coaches and parents can learn from reading his guide. Be sure to check out the book on Amazon.

12 Skill Moves To Beat Defenders – Home Training Session

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Coaching, Home Training, Player Education

Stuck inside with nothing to do? Not able to go out to the park and train? Fear not, because TheMastermindSite.com will be delivering several home training sessions over the next few weeks. The final session in this series comprises twelve skill moves to beat defenders. Coach Rhys will lead you through all twelve skill moves and the crucial steps to execute each one. Enjoy.

Skills Challenge – First Touch Spin

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Home Training

Can you complete this first touch spin and score? Here is a skills challenge that will get you to work on both your right foot and left foot first touch spin, and quick finishing.

Home Training Session – First Touch & Quick Finishing

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Coaching, Home Training, Player Education

Stuck inside with nothing to do? Not able to go out to the park and train? Fear not, because TheMastermindSite.com will be delivering several home training sessions over the next few weeks. Session twelve focuses primarily on first touch and finishing quickly. Coach Rhys will lead you through a series of exercises around this fun topic, a skills challenge and a brutal fitness challenge to end off. Now, enjoy this session all about first touch and finishing.

How To Boss The Midfield Like Kovacic and Jorginho – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Central Midfield, Coach Education, Coaching, Defensive Midfield, Masterclasses, Masterclasses, Player Analysis, World Football

Thomas Tuchel currently remains unbeaten in his first three matches in charge of Chelsea. During that time his team have kept over 70% of the possession and haven't conceded a single goal. One of Tuchel's most impressive tactical implementations has been his reliance on Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic as a double-pivot in a highly functional 3-4-2-1/3-4-3 system that transforms into a 3-2-5 in attack. Jorginho and Kovacic are playing just about as well as any central midfielders in the world at the moment, and might just be the pair of players that can bring Chelsea to greater times. This article will explore how players of any age can boss the midfield like Kovacic and Jorginho.

Instagram Live Conversation with @CoachMariaSoccer

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Home Training, Masterclasses, Player Education

Join us and @CoachMariaSoccer today at 3PM EST on Instagram Live. Maria and I will be discussing athlete motivation, what it takes to get to the next level, and answering questions from the audience! Don't miss this Instagram live! ⚽ Maria Procopio - Soccer Coach🧿 (@coachmariasoccer) • Instagram photos and videos Rhys Desmond (@desmondrhys) • Instagram photos and videos The Mastermind Site (@mastermindsite) • Instagram photos and videos.

Skills Challenge – Rollover, Scissors, Chop

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Home Training

Can you complete this set of consecutive skill moves? Here is a roll-over, scissors, chop skills challenge.

Home Training Session – Colour Control & Shuttle Run Fitness Challenge

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Coaching, Home Training, Player Education

Stuck inside with nothing to do? Not able to go out to the park and train? Fear not, because TheMastermindSite.com will be delivering several home training sessions over the next few weeks. Session eleven is a four colour session, with some ball control, dribbling and turning. Coach Rhys will lead you through a series of exercises around this fun topic, two skills challenges and a shuttle run fitness challenge to end off. Now, enjoy this session all about receiving, turning and finishing.