Mark Savvides

@RJPcoach @SessionShareNet @BreakthruSoccer @coach_kevin_m @JB_SoccerCoach @CRobCoaching It’s unprepared not to have it. End of conversation.

@Oakland_SC It’s a phenomenal club! The community is amazing and you’ll be in safe hands! I recommend signing up now! ⚽️

U19 to U15, make sure you sign up for the tryouts! See y’all soon! Register below: bit.ly/YouthTryoutsOSC #OSC #OaklandSoccerClub #OaklandSC #OaklandSoccer #soccer #futbol #youthsoccer

@jimshapiro 1) Ensure your practices are as close to the game as possible. 2) Always have opposition to develop decision making at all times. 3) Always add competition to your activities regardless of the exercise. 4) “Catch them when they’re doing good” will improve players 10-fold.

Question for all coaches that have coached longer than 10 years. If you could go back to your first day as a coach and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? Mine. Spend more time investing in the hearts of my players and less time on X’s and O’s. Winning will take care of itself when you learn how to win the hearts of your players.

@VarunChels 😂

Klopp "best manager" vs 12th place Chelsea

@CoachDavidBaird @SundayShare10 Absolutely love this! A fellow coach I know uses the quote “winners do more” so when a team wins their game in practice, they get to do push ups etc. changing that mindset is brilliant.

FUNishments 🤩 not punishments 🥵 Using exercise as a reward can foster a healthy relationship between children and physical activity ❤️ and create a culture of wanting to be physically active ⚽️ 🏃 #SundayShare Full video and more coaching tips 👇 scoreboardsoccer.com/dl/sessions

@LeeDunneSoccer My last 6 U9 games have been 0-0 mate. I play a 1-6-0-0. Working on defending in a back 4 whilst also bringing the wingers back to protect the wide channels. Really happy with my clean sheets.

I coached a U9 team that won 8-7 today. Mistakes everywhere. Some attempted possession and purposeful play, but mostly not. Some great goals on both sides, and really positive environment. Every game should be like that!

@KevinSk45653020 @SoccerCoaching2 @CoachingManual @CoachingFamily @Leecosgrove10 @LeeDunneSoccer @TexasCoachMike @SoccerIQ1 I use this a lot! Fantastic for numerous topics such as counter pressing.

Looking for a really good transition to defend session. With an emphasis on immediate pressure. Anyone willing to share their favorite with me? @SoccerCoaching2 @CoachingManual @CoachingFamily @Leecosgrove10 @LeeDunneSoccer @TexasCoachMike @SoccerIQ1

@fasc1nate Lukaku.

What’s a total waste of money, yet people still pay for it?

@FutbolCheIsea 6

How many points do you think we get from our next five matches in the Premier League?

@LeeDunneSoccer @_ToddBeane @TexasCoachMike Love this! Is there also a 9v9 one? Or would 7v7 basically cover the same as 9v9?

@Mark_S92 @_ToddBeane I just completed Todd’s 7v7 online class too, thanks to a recommendation I read from @TexasCoachMike. It should be required for all!

Had a player from a prominent US youth club explain that the coach runs “fitness Wednesdays.” (Little or no contact with the ball) Can we agree to do better. Intense, competitive and demanding training games will do the trick. #TOVO

@movementcoachkm So goalkeepers don’t develop, players don’t get to shoot against keepers and then also players shoot less? Sounds horrific. Talk about over complicating player development. Players develop by participating in activities which resemble the game.

Germany progresses again. The last change while elite level successful wasn’t sustained at either end. The ability to self assess and accept change is a strength of very few organisations. Feedback came from the children in pilots, not the parents or coaches! - no keepers till 10/11 - short games from 6-9 - no 1 off games, just festivals - more touches - more opportunities to score goals - Endzones and not goals at 6/7 - removal of 11-a-side tactical mentality - take out heading - no referees to free up people to ref at higher ages - The IRFU is actually one of them and have a very progressive approach to coaching, self assessment and children’s place in sport in Ireland. Their success is obvious. And the Germans will just do it. They won’t implement it here and there or allow loopholes or ambiguity, they’ll just do it. Based on children’s feedback and our scientific knowledge of what suits children at various ages, the Germans have changed; ifuturecoaching.com/german-youth-r…

@The_W_Address When and how will I be able to read this?

@CoachEllisRiley Phenomenal mate, well done 👏

I don’t mention these girls enough, but they have been a joy to coach this past year. Today we concluded our conference season with a 14-1-1 record and tied for 1st (2nd on goal difference). #8 ranked team in the GA, and looking forward to play-offs in New Jersey next month. Excited to see what more they can achieve this year. ⚽️

4v4+2 Possession Game. Team A possess the ball between GK's whilst team B counter to either goal. Also great for counter-pressing. @Smedley033 @Tad690 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @SessionShareNet @socdrillsonline @BreakthruSoccer @coachingbadges @TheCoachesPath @Britcoachesnet

5v5+2 Positional Game. Great for developing possession under pressure. Also superb for Counter-attacking/Counter-Pressing principles.@Smedley033 @Tad690 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @SessionShareNet @socdrillsonline @BreakthruSoccer @coachingbadges @TheCoachesPath @Britcoachesnet

4v4+4 Positional Game (Multi-Directional). Great for all 4 moments, especially build up/counter pressing. Adaptable for all ages. @Smedley033 @Tad690 @coachingdrills8 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @SessionShareNet @socdrillsonline @CoachesShare @tacticalpedia @BreakthruSoccer

4v4 Flying Changes Transitional Game. Great for immediate vertical passes and counter-pressing. Adaptable for any age and ability. @Smedley033 @Tad690 @coachingdrills8 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @SessionShareNet @socdrillsonline @CoachesShare @tacticalpedia @BreakthruSoccer

@JacobBrownDOC @Smedley033 @Tad690 @coachingdrills8 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @BreakthruSoccer @socdrillsonline @CoachesShare @thecoachingzone @CoachingBible @tacticalpedia 100%. Changing field dimensions to bring out different learning outcomes is always super effective.

@Mark_S92 @Smedley033 @Tad690 @coachingdrills8 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @BreakthruSoccer @socdrillsonline @CoachesShare @thecoachingzone @CoachingBible @tacticalpedia Have u ever considered angling the wingers zones towards the goals so they could attack at an angle rather than be restricted to the side

7v7 Positional Game to goal. I have used this to coach both transitional moments as well as build up and pressing. @Smedley033 @Tad690 @coachingdrills8 @CoachingFamily @TacticalPad @BreakthruSoccer @socdrillsonline @CoachesShare @TheCoachingZone @CoachingBible @tacticalpedia

@Mars_Rabara So happy for you mate!

Beyond grateful to every person involved on making this happen!