Best Coaching Links of the Week: 3 at the Back, Free Coaching Book & More

There are countless stories of people who have loads of talent but when it comes to showing their ability in a real life situation, fail.  The pressure gets too much for them and they are unable to show what they can do.  It is why a guide like this explaining how not to get too caught up thinking about your situation is so important.

It was interesting to see Gareth Southgate experiment with three defenders at the back during England’s game against Germany.  It is a formation that goes in and out of style although there are some, like in this case, who are willing to argue that it can be the formation of the future.

The FA tend to have some very good coaching articles on their website and this on how to organise a 1 v 1 session is among them

Italian football coach Luca Bertolini has prepared a PDF guide with 50 coaching sessions that deal with technical exercises, Individual and team tactics exercises and Small Sided Games.  This guide can download for free and can be found here.

AND FINALLY
“I don't believe much in luck. I believe more in work, in convincing, in stubbornness and in capacity.” - Diego Simeone