A tribute to Diogo Jota

The Portuguese striker netted 34 goals in 85 appearances across all competitions in his first two seasons, developing a knack for finishing off chances in the penalty area. What became perhaps most impressive about Jota's early years at Liverpool was his surprise knack for scoring headed goals.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool the Early Favorites to Win Back-to-Back Premier League Titles

The 2025-26 English Premier League season kicks off in less than two months, and discussions are already underway about which teams will be the frontrunners for the title. Having delivered the Premier League title in his first season at Anfield, Dutch mastermind Arne Slot is the favorite with the best online sports betting sites for … Continue reading Arne Slot’s Liverpool the Early Favorites to Win Back-to-Back Premier League Titles

Coaching Newsletter #10 – Coaching a team with varying skill levels, older players & low motivation

Last month, I received a great question from a former student of mine, who is coaching their first team of teenagers right now. The players are U15, yet still don't know many of the basic skills to soccer. They just want to have fun, hang out with their friends, and they lack enough sporting experience to know how to handle losses and setbacks. I answered this question immediately, but I think it's valuable for every coach to know and hear. So with that, here is my Coaching Newsletter #10 - for subscribers of the site!

Why Brian White scores so many goals

The Vancouver Whitecaps have been flying high this year, and the man at the centre of it all has been their leading scorer - Brian White. I break down exactly why Brian White scores so many goals, and what other forwards learning their trade can take away from White's scoring record so far in 2025. Let's dive in!

Uncovering Hidden Gems in League One Through Statistical Value Betting

League One isn’t just a testing ground for future Premier League stars — it’s also a goldmine for sharp bettors looking to outsmart the bookies. In a division full of tactical variety, unpredictable matchdays, and under-covered storylines, value betting becomes difficult to get right. Bookmakers pour their resources into pricing the Premier League and Championship … Continue reading Uncovering Hidden Gems in League One Through Statistical Value Betting

Best Formations for 9v9 – Ebook

9v9 is one of the most exciting stages in the development of young players and can often be the first time they are truly able to understand positioning, formations and how to play to the strengths of their teammates. This Ebook gives coaches an opportunity to learn all the in's and out's of coaching 9v9, including tactics, formations, and game management.

Pep Guardiola, Copy-Cats & Why Team Tactics Must Work for Your Players

The weirdest of the weird proclaim modern football to be boring, because every team endeavours to play the same way. High-possession, high-pressing, building out from the back, goalkeepers involved in the build-up, inverted this, inverted that, and some degree of positional rotation. The man credited for starting or popularizing many of these modernizations is Pep … Continue reading Pep Guardiola, Copy-Cats & Why Team Tactics Must Work for Your Players