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Consejo para Entrenadores March 15, 2024

The importance of psychological work with the coach in football

This article discusses the importance of psychological work in sport and how coaches and sports psychologists can work together to improve athletes' performance. Psychological work is essential because sports are a mixture of emotions and thoughts, and athletes need to be prepared to manage these emotions and thoughts in the correct way. Sports psychologists work to help athletes develop psychological skills, while coaches play a key role in helping athletes develop these skills. Coaches and sports psychologists can work together in a variety of ways to help athletes develop psychological skills and improve their sports performance. Psychological work can improve sports performance in several ways, such as helping athletes develop skills such as concentration, relaxation and anxiety management, setting realistic goals and improving athletes' confidence.

Technical March 12, 2024

The art of football training planning

This article describes the importance of training in football and the key aspects to consider when scheduling training. The importance of adapting training according to the phase of the season, the age and skill level of the players, variety in training, specific team objectives and recovery is emphasized. It is also explained that proper training scheduling can improve individual and collective team performance, which can have a significant impact on the team's success on the field.

Technical March 8, 2024

The coach's post-match talk: key to analysis and motivation in football

In summary, the post-match coach talk in football is a key opportunity to provide feedback to players, motivate them and prepare them for the next match. It is important that the talk takes place immediately after the game in a calm and respectful environment. The coach must be well prepared, have carefully observed the match and taken notes on strengths and areas that need improvement. The content of the talk should include recognizing the team's strengths, identifying areas that need improvement, discussing specific problems, and setting goals for the next game.

Consejo para Entrenadores March 5, 2024

The coach's pre-match talk: the key to mentality and strategy in football

The pre-match coach's talk is a crucial component of football and is often considered one of the most important tools coaches have to prepare their teams for the challenges ahead. This article explores what pregame talk is, why it's important, and how coaches can maximize its impact. The pre-match talk is a meeting that takes place before the start of a football match with the aim of preparing the players for the match. It can include a variety of topics such as the team's strategy, the opponent's weaknesses, the physical condition of the players, and the mentality needed to compete on the field. The coach gives the talk in the locker room or a nearby room with the players sitting or standing. The speech itself can last anywhere from a few minutes to more than an hour, depending on the coach and the importance of the game. The pre-match talk is important because it allows the coach to convey his vision of the game to the players, unify the team, motivate the players, and help them mentally prepare for the match. To maximize the impact of the pre-match talk, coaches should be clear and concise, specific, motivating, positive, empathetic, and use visual resources such as videos or PowerPoint presentations to illustrate the team's strategy. By following these tips, coaches can help their teams achieve better results on the field and improve their overall performance.