Youth Football

This one is personal. How many times you, if somehow connected to Football, have heard this?Well, I had. Many times. Even at my own home. And I struggle with it every time. Let’s be real, Football isn’t a place where some families want their sons or daughters to be involved at. It’s seen as a dirty world, where there’s a claim for “Fair-Play” but you hear more stories about Coaches getting constantly fired; Players dreams vanished with a severe injury;… Read

nov 24

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Football Association, Youth Football

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3–4 minutos
If no one told you this before, it’s probably the most important thing at a Youth Football Club, or Academy – understand your relationship with Parents. Let’s start by the question everyone avoids – who are you selling your services to? Parents or Young Footballers? Yes, you’re selling You, Your Services, Your Club, Your Methodology and Methods. Not only in Football, but in life, you’re always selling yourself – in relationships, professional ventures, and all the rest. Are you ashamed… Read

nov 17

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Football Association, UAE Youth Teams, Youth Football

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2–3 minutos
There’s no different path. Eventually, someone will feel that is time to go somewhere else, regardless the reasons, and you will be left alone. Some will hurt more than others, but they may all make you question your direction. This is the central point – when you question yourself. Questions come in different ways and formats:. Do you understand why they left ?. Do you agree with the reasons mentioned ? . Could you do something to prevent this ?… Read

nov 10

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Football Association

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3–4 minutos
When I’m asked about a secret at a Football Club, it probably lands here. Who’s at the Club?Who’s delivering? Who’s communicating with your players, families, and the other different stakeholders? Once these are answered, the next step is to ask the most important questions: . Do they embody the Values of the Club? . Are they the people that will make your Club reach the desired point you are establishing? . Would you trust them, if you weren’t there? .… Read

nov 3

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture

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2–3 minutos
Building a Team is always hard, specially from scratch. I’ve been directly involved in many similar situations – whereas by a recent past with a single moment of trauma or at Clubs where the deliveries suffered from a continuous decline in their delivery quality over the years… Are these situations the same? No. Do they need the same kind of Approaches and Strategies?Definitely, NO! But the story is greater than that… Let’s explore two examples — starting with the Club… Read

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Football Association, UAE Youth Teams, Women Football

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4–6 minutos
At least for me, it’s not. The theory behind the Concept of Work-Life Balance resonates with the narrative that Work and Life are separate elements, that WHAT YOU DO doesn’t make part of WHO YOU ARE! I don’t buy it. I can’t live like this. I love working, I need to feel that what I’m doing is both productive and relevant to me and to those around me – Family is one of my non-negotiable elements, just as Professionalism, Independency… Read

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Football Association, UAE Youth Teams

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3–4 minutos
This is a tough one. No easy answer, or right one probably. It’s very subjective, different from person to person. However, some guidelines must be there – right ? Leadership in Football is multifaceted. From Tactical guidance on the field to Strategic Vision in the Boardroom. Let’s start on the Coaching side, where Leadership Styles range from Authoritarian figures who rely on Control and Structure (ie. Diego Simeone, José Mourinho in his prime or even Pep Guardiola at some extent),… Read

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Club Management, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture

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3–4 minutos
As in personal life, financial or entrepreneurial mannerisms, compounding has an underestimated power. Truly. Compounding is the process where returns — financial or otherwise — generate further returns over time, creating exponential growth. In finance, or investments, it’s earning interest on your interest. In life, a long-term relationship, supported with the right intentions, care and shared values, provides deeper connections with people, either by the form of a long and happy marriage, friendships or even professional trust and confidence. In… Read

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture

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2–3 minutos
For a long time, I felt an instinctive need to go beyond what was expected of me. I stayed late when necessary, travelled to unexpected places, attended extra matches, and spent more time than planned discussing Training Sessions. Yet, if I’m honest, there was always a small voice inside questioning whether I was simply being taken advantage of. Looking back now, I can say with confidence: those were some of the best decisions I ever made. I still do it… Read

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Youth Teams, Women Football

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3–4 minutos
Why is it so important? How can you gain the Knowledge about these? Details, details, details. Let’s see if I can explain my Thinking Process here! I’m sure you’ve heard that Football is defined by small details. Those details are Decision Making. And who makes those decisions? Mainly, the Players. A Disclaimer is needed here – YES, COACHES ARE IMPORTANT! Strategy, Tactics, Training Session Planning, Feedback Planning, Exercises Planning, all is relevant and Promotes (or not) the individual capabilities of… Read

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Academy Management, Behind the Stages, Football Administration and Management, Football Business, Football Financial Planning, Football Investment, Multiple Club Ownership, Player Development, Tactical Periodization, Tactics & Strategy, The Big Picture, UAE Football Association, UAE Youth Teams, Women Football

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2–3 minutos

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