Ian Barker
@IBarkerSoccer
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Interactions & relationships between the players gives rise to an emergence of collective behaviors. The interactions & organization between the individual players form a connected whole! Order is formed from these local interactions which gives rise to global self-organization
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6v6 3 Channels Click here to visit our open-access website: https://t.co/1bdTubGwjY 🧠 Goal To develop players’ ability to circulate the ball across the width of the field with patience and positional discipline in order to shift and exploit compact defensive blocks. ❓Why? This
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Intensity isn't only physical. Its not just about running further, faster, harder - It goes beyond that. It's also about perception, cognition & decision making under the constraints of time & pressure, while making these decisions in a highly emotional & contextual environment
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The Italian academy system is renown for producing technically able footballers. But its coaches need to have much more than technical know how. Check the list of coaching competencies for this Serie A club (how many boxes can you ✅). 🇮🇹 @TheS_Resource #SerieA
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A fantastic day of learning was had at our in person CPD event hosted at Hampden Park yesterday. Brilliant presentations and insight from David Gray, Barry Robson & Keith Lasley on their respective coaching journeys. #ScottishFACoachEd
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When creating trainimg exercises, we need to recognize that there are some things we will gain as well as some things we will lose. However, there are some things that we should never lose - the "unbreakable wholeness" of the game which is the essence of this beautiful game.
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What made this man so good? Why did learners love his courses and delivery?
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8v8 + GKs, 3 Zones, 4 Goals @TacticalPad notes + video: https://t.co/f0bhNwpWov ⚽ Goal Develop structured progression through thirds, with players locked into zones to emphasize timing, support, and breaking lines. ❓ Why? This design forces players to: •Build from the back
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Building from Back 4-3-3 (SSG 3) @TacticalPad notes + video: https://t.co/n8vCfWWbc4
#SundayShare @SundayShare10 ⚽ Goal Develop building from the goalkeeper into midfield using positional rotations, rondo structures, and wide channel play, while teaching defenders when and how
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Wide Attack 3-5-2 – SSG 1 ⚽ Goal Coach wide penetration and final-third entries through structured overloads. Players learn to use wide channels, combine centrally, and break defensive lines with timing and movement, while defenders are challenged to stay compact and
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Oscar, I enjoyed the thoughtful discussion around Tactical Periodization & ecological dynamics. The masters course I took in Porto a few years ago, created by @TacticaFrade has change the way I see & coach the game. BTW, Dave will blow you away with his knowledge & clarity!
My highlight of 2025 is having great conversations with Renato farinhas and @JPSoccerCoach exceptional football ⚽️ minds from the school @TacticaFrade.im planning of inviting David Tenney.
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🚨 New Content In our new feature, @ArsenalAcademy coaches discuss the transition from U11 to U12 football and the major shift from playing 9v9 to 11v11. Here, U12 head coach Kieron Lewis highlights how responsibilities 'away from the ball' increase with this transition… 🔴📈
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4-3-3 build from the back SSG Conditioned activity to develop play from back to middle third @TacticalPad notes + video: https://t.co/n8vCfWWbc4
#SundayShare @SundayShare10 Restart play with pass into one of the backs, defenders conditioned to pause before entering to challenge -
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Traditionally/conventionally, the game is taught broken down into individual actions trained in isolation - not connected with team intentions - then put back together at the team level. By taking a complex dynamic systems approach, we see the game holistically/interconnected
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Each game model has a specific energy requirement. So then the questions become: Are your weekly training sessions compatible with that game model & and energy needs. Are there specific individual & team adaptations occurring based on the sessions? Is there harmony & specificity?
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Going to be a fun 2025-26 season working with these boys. Thanks to all of the clubs that have helped these young men accomplish this first step on the professional play pathway 🔶🔷
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