Reflections and Learnings From Pep's Barca
Throughout the course of the year, in addition to my daily work as a professional coach, I spend time doing self-learning projects in...


Emergency Supports: Connecting The Team
Recently, I rewatched the documentary, 'Take the Ball, Pass the Ball', which was a detailed dissection of FC Barcelona when Pep Guardiola...

Brett Uttley on Physical Preparation Podcast
Recently, I was a guest on the Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson. In the show, we discussed: Click here to listen to podcast:


Tactical Re-Adaptation: The final stage of the Return-to-Play Process
"Football is played with the head. Your feet are just the tools." – Andrea Pirlo Traditionally, we look at the rehabilitation process...

Sevilla FC Academy
Recently I read a paper entitled, "Athlete and Coach Development in the Sevilla Club de Fútbol Youth Academy: A Values-Based Proposition"...

NLP: A Constraints-Led Approach
In December 2016, I completed my Masters in Science of Soccer Coaching from Ohio University. One of the graduation requirements was to...


Complex Systems: Pep Guardiola Case Study
Recently I posted an article entitled, “A Deeper Look into Tactical Periodization” (Click here for article http://www.togsoccer.com/singl...

Regulating Intensity via Game Moments
Prior to illustrating how a coach could logically increase the intensity of a given exercise or training week, it appears that a clear...

A Deeper Look into Tactical Periodization
Due to the openness and uncertainty that exists in the game of soccer, the coach must view each training session as an opportunity to...


Welcome to the Final third
Congratulations, your team has successfully built from the back by breaking down the opponent’s high pressure. After exhibiting perfect...
