Functional Training

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This book contains 35 Tactical patterns of play and 62 practices from the top academies in the Netherlands. There are technical (functional) and tactical practices for a wide range of topics ideal for coaches at youth level wanting to develop their team to world leading, Dutch academy standards.

The Dutch Academy Football Coaching (U14-15) book in FULL COLOUR contains a detailed outline of:

The Dutch training methodology for this age groupThe basic principles of Dutch Academy coachingThe age-specific characteristicsTraining / coaching methodsMatches: Positional Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Dutch Academy style of playFunctional technical trainingTactical trainingBuilding up playAttackingDefendingPositional practices and small sided games

This gives you a completely unique opportunity to learn the types of practices used by some of the best Dutch Academy coaches

Practice Topic Samples:

Passing Direct from the Centre Back to the Striker when Building Up in a 5 v 4 PracticeBuilding Up Play from the Goalkeeper through to Midfield in a 6 (+GK) v 4 GameCoordinated Movements and Finishing from Crosses in a 2 Zone GamePressing from the Front with the Forwards in a Dynamic GameProviding Cover and Taking Over Marking while Pressing in the Midfield Area (3 Zone Practice)Exploiting Space in Behind the Opposition’s Defence in an 8 v 8 Small Sided GameBuilding Up Play with the Full Back: 6 (+GK) v 4 Positional PlayReceive, Dribble & Beat a Defender on the Flank in a Passing Combination Practice

Dutch Academy Coach Profiles:

Andries Ulderink
Assistant Manager at Reading FC and former AFC Ajax U21 Head Coach:

UEFA Pro Licence2016 – Present: Assistant Manager at Reading FC

Henk Mariman
Former Ajax and Club Brugge Academy Director:

UEFA A LicenceTVJO PRO (Professional Academy Director Course)

Louis Coolen
Football Consultant / Teacher KNVB:

UEFA Pro Licence2017 – Present: Football Consultant / Teacher KNVB

Han Berger
Chairman of the Dutch Professional Coaches (CBV):

UEFA Pro Licence2015 – Present: Chairman of the Dutch Professional Football Coaches (CBV)
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Soccertutor.com Ltd.
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910491144
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910491140
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 0.46 x 9.69 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #3,579,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #661 in Soccer Coaching (Books) #1,070 in Football Coaching (Books) #5,430 in Football (Books)
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