by Super Soccer Coach | Dec 30, 2022 | Soccer Tactics & Skills
I came across a very interesting interview with Raphael Schaefer, former professional goalkeeper and licensed goalkeeper coach for German second division club Nuremberg. Here is a summary of some key questions and answers. Which basic characteristics must a goalkeeper...
by Tom Sauder | Dec 30, 2022 | Soccer Tactics & Skills
I find it somewhat dumbfounding how entire soccer nations see the need to shift their training emphasis. And once they make that commitment it’s like the tail wagging the dog. Everything else must change. There are many examples worldwide but I will focus on the two I...
by Tom Sauder | Nov 6, 2022 | Soccer Tactics & Skills
Ronaldo of Real Madrid and Portugal has been elected FIFA’s best player several times. He is a prolific, consistent top goal scorer in the Spanish La Liga and for his Portuguese national team. There always have been prolific goal scorers and there are others besides...
by Tom Sauder | Nov 6, 2022 | Soccer Tactics & Skills
Kicker sports magazine published a study comparing teams from the EPL and German Bundesliga as to how goals were generated. The following situations were analyzed: Scoring after own attacking play Scoring on a counterattack Scoring from set play Scoring after pressing...
