WORK, NOT THEORY.
How I identify a football problem, define the principle, design the intervention and evaluate whether behaviour actually changes.
Context
Understand the environment.
Problem
Identify what is not working.
Principle
Define the desired behaviour.
Training
Design and implement.
Feedback
Use data, video and observation.
Match behaviour
Evaluate if it transfers.
Contextual principles
(Zone model)
Different context.
Same principles.
Adapt the intervention.
- Final thirdCreate chances
- Wide channelStretch & isolate
- Half spaceProgress & combine
- Central zoneControl & connect
- Middle thirdCirculate & find gaps
- Defensive thirdProtect & regain
The principle stays.
The intervention changes.
Same football problems can appear in different ways depending on the context. The principles remain, but the training content, load and focus must adapt to the match schedule, environment and the needs of the team.
Current environment
- Inconsistent defensive structure between lines.
- Slow transitions after regain.
- Physical drop in MD-2/MD-1.
- Demands: high game intensity, congested schedule, limited training time.
Key problem
- Distances between lines too large.
- Opponents trigger press in wide areas.
- Occupy half spaces between our units.
- Rest defence exposed in transitions.
Objective
- Create clear, repeatable behaviours through contextual training.
- Optimise physical and tactical readiness across the week.
- Improve consistency in match behaviour.
- Align individual, unit and team development with match demands.
From recovery
to match behaviour.
Different focus, same principles. The training content across the week is adjusted to the match schedule (MD) to optimise recovery, development, conditioning and tactical readiness.
A clear process.
Real change.
A structured approach to ensure that training leads to measurable behaviour on the pitch.
Observe
Use video, data and live observation to understand reality.
Define
Identify the key problem and set the focus.
Connect
Link to contextual principles and match demands.
Intervene
Design and deliver the right training content.
Feedback
Provide individual and team feedback (video, data, discussion).
Test
Look for the behaviour in training and in matches.
Evaluate
Assess if the behaviour has changed and decide next steps.
Outcome
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