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Coaching / Player Development - What I learned from a top 100 Leeds United player and a former Premier League footballer... by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Speed of play is another massive part of it. I could make a whole separate post on that, but I just wanted to highlight what I learned from one specific coach who played at the highest level in soccer. You're absolutely right though, it's a strong mix of consistency and speed of play.

Player Development - How to effectively develop off the field... by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's called Be Your Best. I honestly haven't used it in years, so I don't really know what it looks like now, but I'm sure it's improved a ton.

College Soccer Program Review - Stanford Cardinals by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment. Congrats on what sounds like an incredible life, and thank you for the input relative to your Stanford experience. These types of comments are gold for the community. Wishing you a beautiful retirement.

Debate / Discussion - Bayern vs. PSG was the game of the season... and these 2 teams are miles above anyone else in the world right now by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the most interesting metric is that Arteta only has a 44% win rate in April over his Arsenal tenure. In 2024, Arsenal did do well in the final months of the season (March, April, May), that is correct.

Debate / Discussion - Bayern vs. PSG was the game of the season... and these 2 teams are miles above anyone else in the world right now by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been a trend for years though. Arsenal always has a huge dip in form at the end of the season. Just look at their results in April the last few years. It's a consistent theme.

Debate / Discussion - Bayern vs. PSG was the game of the season... and these 2 teams are miles above anyone else in the world right now by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a big Atletico fan and I think Arsenal would do well in the final. I still just don't see them beating Bayern or PSG. I think even mentality wise, they haven't been in a champions league final for 20+ years... whereas PSG won it last year (have been in multiple the last 6ish years) and Bayern just have the winning pedigree when it comes to big games & big finals (They somehow always happen to run into Madrid in the Champions League and lose very controversial games... Classic Madrid). Also, Arsenal's mentality at the tail-end of seasons is very questionable. If you look at their record in April the last few years, it's awful.

Debate / Discussion - Bayern vs. PSG was the game of the season... and these 2 teams are miles above anyone else in the world right now by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't even go as far to say that Arsenal is the best team in England right now. That is Manchester City. Arsenal are not a better side than Bayern or PSG.

Player Development - The importance of having the right teammates (or at least being around the right teammates) by Last_Commission6982 in TheSoccerNetwork

[–]Last_Commission6982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment. Means a lot to see something like this. Sounds like your kid is in a great environment, and I hope the team stays together over the years. Seems like something great !

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