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Welcome to the Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Online Course.  

In this course, you will learn the I work as a Director of Coaching (DOC) at a highly competitive soccer club in Central Florida and under my leadership, three players have developed to play for and sign to play for PRO ACADEMY clubs throughout the world. Two in Europe and one in South America. What you will find inside this course are the exact methods that I use with my academy program at the Celebration Tropics and Florida Prospects.

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Welcome to the Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Online Course.  

In this course, you will learn the I work as a Director of Coaching (DOC) at a highly competitive soccer club in Central Florida and under my leadership, three players have developed to play for and sign to play for PRO ACADEMY clubs throughout the world. Two in Europe and one in South America. What you will find inside this course are the exact methods that I use with my academy program at the Celebration Tropics and Florida Prospects.

This course was created in mind for the education of parents and their soccer players. This is a fantastic resource for you (as a parent and player) to educate yourself on tactical systems in a step-by-step process to gain insight into tactical knowledge of the game including methods used by PRO TEAMS. Parents and players can either watch along together or separately.

Coaches or staff members can also use the insight from this course to gain additional tactical knowledge and understand the various tactical advantages and disadvantages of different systems at the 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 levels.   

Feel free to pause, rewind, rewatch all the videos as you progress through the course. I have also created a

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 formations including 3-1-2, 2-3-3, 4-3-3 and 2-3-5
  • How to be world class through all 11 positions on the field
  • The use of a 5-5 system at the 11v11 level
  • The importance of possession and why it should be implemented at the youth level
  • How manchester city under pep guardiola lineup in a 4-3-3 but change offensively to a 2-3-2-3
  • Corner kick plays for the 7v7 age group that can be used at 9v9 and 11v11
  • The offside rule: when is a player in an offside position

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to the Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 course! My objective is to teach you the main elements of these three game phases within US Soccer while giving you my unique perspective of various formations and principles of play that we use at Florida Prospects.

I introduce as well two PRO teams tactics in Man City and Liverpool from the last 1-2 seasons. You will also see insight into what positions represent each number and how to be WORLD CLASS at each specific position from my perspective. I hope you enjoy the course and I look forward to instructing you through!

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Listen to Nik (who plays for an ELITE PRO academy in Europe) and his mother Keri talk about the methodology of myself and how it is similar to Europe's elite youth PRO clubs.

I encourage you to check out #ThePROJourney podcast through your favorite podcast application such as iTunes, Google Podcast, Anchor, Spodify etc. I discuss many elements discussing the Journey to become a PRO.

https://anchor.fm/theprojourney

You can also gain access to #ThePROJourney Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/211105236623586/

Make sure you download your MASTER Document - a PDF that highlights many elements discussed in this course covering 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11. It is in the download materials part of this Lecture.

In this video, you will learn the number system using a 2-3-1 (7v7), 2-3-3 (9v9) and 4-3-3 (11v11). The numbers are 1-11 and are based on field positions.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #1 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in this position.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #4 and #5 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in these positions.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #2 and #3 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in these positions.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #6 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in this position.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #8 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in this position.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #10 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in this position.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #7 and #11 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in these positions.

In this video, you will learn what it takes to be a WORLD CLASS #9 including Attacking, Defensive and 3 WORLD-CLASS attributes. I also provide an external link for you to watch a video of in my opinion a world's best performer in this position.

In this test, you will see how well you know the positions on the field.

In this video, you will learn about the effectiveness and importance of POSSESSION when developing future elite level of players. As well as why POSSESSION is NOT just about moving the ball, but to move the opposition to create opportunities to score.

In this video, you will see a live reference of the 2010 Prospects using possession effectively to create a goal-scoring chance from distance at a GOLD level bracket tournament at Disney World.

In this video, you will learn how KICKBALL is the Americanized version of the game, how it is effective in youth soccer; but at the same time is detrimental to the development of future elite level players as it represents a "WIN at ALL COST" approach.

In this video, you will see two different scenarios. The first is a two futsal teams playing against each other at a tournament, but notice how it almost looks like GOALKEEPER WARS. In the second part of the video, you will see a game between Brazil and Spain at the Futsal World Cup Final.

Hopefully, you will notice that kickball does NOT translate to the development of elite level players and that possession is the MOST effective tool for doing so. To reach the highest level of the game, players need extremely high technical and tactical skills that can be developed by possession.

In this video, you will learn the principles of a COUNTER ATTACKING system of play and how it can be extremely effective, especially in teams U16+ through the Professional game. Jose Mourinho is arguably the one who made counter-attacking football famous.

Test your knowledge regarding the 3 style of plays found within this course.

In this video, you will see a classic counter-attack scenario from Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich in the 2010 Champions League Final scored by Diego Milito.

In this video, you will learn the importance of going to watch PRO games. Coach Kyle in his youth would watch a minimum of 5 games in a week! PRO games are a great way for you to watch and look for the ideas and principles discussed in this course.

My weekly schedule included: 

Tuesday: Champions League Game

Wednesday: Champions League Game

Thursday: Europa League Game

Saturday: Premier League Game (1-2)

Sunday: Premier League Game (1-2)

Learn the basic principles regarding the offside rule and how it works.

Part 2 - This segment is a bit more complicated in dives deeper into the offside rule to help you understand in and outs.

Test your knowledge regarding the offside rule.

In this video, you will learn how to use the APP Tactical Pad - which can be downloaded on iPhone, Android, iPads, tablets or computers. I show how to use it from a computer perspective. However, the system works similarly across all platforms.

This is important because you will learn to make your own formations and corner-kick plays. Make sure to pay attention. :)

In this video, you will learn the principles of the 2-3-1 formation at 7v7 and how I consider it to be the most effective 7v7 formation for developing a possession-based approach. 2-3-1 is my formation of choice at the 7v7 age as it emphasizes the use of width and depth.

In this video, you will learn how 3-2-1 formation could be effective by giving stronger defensive solidarity, and normally creating a numerical overload central (2v1) against the opposition single center-midfielder. However, you can struggle to create offensively, if the 3 defenders do NOT push up to join the attack.

In this video, you will learn my preferred formation when defending in 7v7. As most teams in this country, unfortunately, use KICKBALL as their primary method of attack; we need to have a counter-balanced formation to defend against it. You will see how in this video.

In this video, you will learn another 7v7 formation that can be extremely effective by putting 2 strikers against 2 defenders. Usually in this system, teams play MORE direct. That does NOT necessarily mean kickball (albeit it can), but it focuses on taking advantage of the numerical numbers against the opponent.

Test your knowledge about 7v7 soccer.

In this video, you will learn the Florida Prospects #1 corner kick play that we use at 7v7 to extreme effect.

In this video, you will learn our OPTION #2 from corner kicks that we give our players the option to use if #1 isn't applicable. This one has 3/4 options available once the sequence is started. It takes the longest to learn, but when done correctly is extremely effective.

In this video, you will learn our OPTION #3 from corner kicks that we give our players if option #1 and #2 isn't applicable.

Challenge yourself with this corner kick play test.

In this video, you will learn about the 2-3-3 formation in 9v9 and how it is my preferred formation as it builds perfectly into the 11v11 game. However, it can be the hardest to master for players that are new to 9v9.

In this video, you will learn my preferred 9v9 defensive formation as most opponents play 3-2-3 and I believe at this age, the best way to defend is to match the opposition's formation to make sure each opponent is covered. If our team wins their 1v1 battles, this provides us greater opportunity to win the game.

In this video, you will learn how to use the 3-2-3 formation in offensive phases of play and how to be effective. This is arguably the easiest formation to implement at 9v9 because it provides great defensive solidarity and ample attacking threat.

In this video, you will learn about the 4-3-1, which is a spin of the 2-3-3. The major difference is the starting position of the 'WINGERS' - who in this system play as '#2 or #3) and start deeper as they are connected with the two center-backs. It also means, they need to work harder to join the attack.

Test your knowledge of the 9v9 game.

In this video, you will learn about the 5 and 5 system that 11v11 teams use up to the PRO level and how it provides the greatest ability to prevent opposition counter-attacks and also create goal-scoring chances. This system does not mean that the players in the defensive 5 don't attack, no to the contrary, it just means they understand their responsibility of protecting their goal. They are still a critical element to the build-up of attacks.

In this video, you will learn the principle elements of the 4-3-3 playing formation and how it is my preferred starting 11 formation as it provides the greatest amount of balance and attacking threat.

In this video, you will learn how the 4-3-3 is a fantastic starting system that can easily transform into 2 different attacking elements in a 3-2-2-3 and a 3-4-3 which can be deadly to the opposition especially that are not as tactical aware or developed.

In this video, you will learn 2 more ways the 4-3-3 can easily transform into other tactical variants including the 2-3-2-3 and the 4-2-4 and they can extremely effective movements to counteract an opponent's defensive system.

In this video, you will learn about the 4-2-3-1 formation. This is the same formation that took the World by storm from 2009-2014. It is the same formation Jose Mourinho won the Champions League in 2010 with Inter Milan. It is an extremely effective formation that relies on the strength of the double pivots in center midfield.

In this video, you will learn about the 3-4-3 formation and it's various strengths and weaknesses. It can be extremely effective especially in central areas, as you can create numerical advantages, but can struggle to defend wide areas on counter-attacks and if this is the preferred defensive formation of a team.

In this video, you will learn about the 3-5-2 and the superiority it can create for the team in possession, especially from a central standpoint. However, it can be effectively countered if chosen to be the preferred defensive formation like the 3-4-3.

Challenge your knowledge of the 11v11 game.

Congratulations on completing the Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 course! 

I really hope you enjoyed this course and learned a LOT about fundamental tactics across all age group formats of play.

I wanted to let you know that I have other courses available two are particular for College Recruiting. One is a complete process that I walk you through the 28-actions to WIN at College Recruiting following my College Recruiting Game Plan book.

I present that course like I am talking to the student-athlete because college coaches do NOT want to talk to Mom and Dad. They want to speak and work with the athlete.

https://www.udemy.com/course/collegerecruiting/

Since you are already enrolled in this course, I will give you access to any of my other courses at a discounted rate under my current STUDENT PRICING.

To Enroll, simply send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE and/or EMAIL me at [email protected] with your preferred course and I will make sure to give you your discount code :)

You can check out the courses at the link below:

https://www.udemy.com/course/introcsr (phase 1 of the college recruiting process)

https://www.udemy.com/course/collegerecruiting (phase 2 of the college recruiting process)

See the video to find out :)

In this video, you will learn about the EFFECTIVE formation of Liverpool brought by Jurgen Klopp that has allowed them to dominate the Premier League with only ONE LOSS all season. It stems from the ability to create a 5v4 scenario against the opposition back four. They also have incredible quality and various areas of the pitch, but players like TAA are special.

In this video, you will learn about the 2-3-2-3 formation that has allowed Pep's Manchester City to dominate the Premier League and England football in general for the last two and a half years. Experience the ability of players like Kevin De Bruyne who follow the instructions of Pep perfectly as they attack the half-spaces created using this 2-3-2-3 formation.

Test your knowledge between the two systems demonstrated in this course.

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Explores tactical systems in a step-by-step process, which allows parents and players to gain insight into the tactical knowledge of the game, including methods used by PRO teams
Provides insight into various tactical advantages and disadvantages of different systems at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels, which can help coaches gain additional tactical knowledge
Emphasizes the importance of possession at the youth level, which is a core tenet of player development and tactical sophistication that can be implemented with young players
Examines the tactical approaches of Manchester City under Pep Guardiola and Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, offering insights into how top-tier teams implement formations and strategies
Includes a downloadable master document that highlights many elements discussed in the course covering 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11, which can serve as a valuable reference tool
Requires learners to download the Tactical Pad application, which may require additional effort and resources beyond standard course access, to create formations and corner-kick plays

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Reviews summary

Fundamental soccer tactics for youth

According to learners (based on the course structure and content), this course offers a solid introduction to fundamental soccer tactics across 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formats. It provides a clear breakdown of various formations and player roles, aiming to help understand responsibilities for each position. The course explores different styles of play, including possession and counter-attacking, drawing upon examples from professional teams like Manchester City and Liverpool. Many students find the practical guidance and the tutorial on using Tactical Pad particularly helpful for visualizing concepts and creating their own strategies. The content appears well-suited for parents and youth coaches seeking foundational tactical knowledge, though more advanced coaches might find it introductory. The emphasis on youth development and possession-based play is a notable aspect.
Uses tactics from pro teams.
"It was interesting to see examples from teams like Man City and Liverpool."
"Helps connect youth tactics to what is seen at the highest level."
"Provides a broader context by referencing professional systems."
Suitable for parents and new coaches.
"As a parent trying to understand the game better for my child, this was very accessible."
"This course seems ideal for beginner or developing coaches."
"More experienced tactical analysts might find this level of detail introductory."
Covers possession and counter-attack.
"The comparison between possession-based play and 'kickball' was insightful."
"Understanding the principles of counter-attacking football was valuable."
"The course differentiates between different tactical philosophies."
Practical tool for creating formations.
"The tutorial on how to use the Tactical Pad app is a great bonus."
"Learning to visualize tactics with Tactical Pad is very useful."
"Now I can start designing my own plays and formations easily."
Understand specific positions on the field.
"Learning the roles and responsibilities for numbers 1-11 was really helpful."
"I have a better grasp of what each player should do on the field."
"The details provided for each position are informative."
Clear look at formations for each age group.
"The course explains the different formations for 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 very well."
"I finally understand the differences between formations like 4-3-3 and 3-5-2."
"Good breakdown of the structures used at different youth levels."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 with these activities:
Review Soccer Formations
Solidify your understanding of different soccer formations before the course begins. This will help you grasp the nuances discussed in the lectures more easily.
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  • Research common soccer formations online.
  • Draw diagrams of each formation.
  • Note the strengths and weaknesses.
Read 'Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics'
Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and evolution of soccer tactics. This will enrich your understanding of the formations discussed in the course.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'Inverting the Pyramid'.
  • Read the book, focusing on formation chapters.
  • Take notes on key tactical developments.
Formation Transition Drills
Practice transitioning between different formations to improve tactical flexibility. This will help you understand how formations can be adapted during a game.
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  • Set up cones to represent player positions.
  • Practice moving between two formations.
  • Increase the speed of transitions.
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Analyze a Pro Game
Deepen your understanding of tactical systems by analyzing a professional soccer game. This will allow you to observe how formations are implemented in real-time.
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  • Choose a professional soccer game to watch.
  • Identify the formations used by each team.
  • Analyze how the formations change during the game.
  • Write a short report summarizing your findings.
Design a Training Session
Apply your knowledge by designing a training session focused on a specific formation. This will test your ability to translate tactical concepts into practical exercises.
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  • Choose a formation to focus on.
  • Design drills to improve player understanding.
  • Create a session plan with timings and objectives.
Read 'Coaching the Tiki-Taka Style of Play'
Explore a specific tactical style in depth to broaden your understanding of different approaches to the game. This will help you appreciate the nuances of possession-based soccer.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'Coaching the Tiki-Taka Style of Play'.
  • Read the book, focusing on drills and tactics.
  • Consider how to adapt these ideas to your own coaching.
Tutor Younger Players
Reinforce your understanding by explaining soccer tactics to younger players. Teaching others is a great way to solidify your own knowledge.
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  • Find a group of younger players to mentor.
  • Explain basic formations and tactical concepts.
  • Answer their questions and provide feedback.

Career center

Learners who complete Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Soccer Coach
A soccer coach is responsible for training and developing players, creating game strategies, and leading a team during matches. This course on soccer tactics, covering 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formations, directly complements the duties of a soccer coach, offering insights into various tactical systems and their advantages. Understanding formations like 4-3-3 and 2-3-5 and the nuances of player positioning that the course offers helps a coach to design effective training drills and game plans. The course's focus on player development from youth level also provides a foundation for coaches working with young players. Furthermore, by analyzing tactics of teams like Manchester City, the course allows a soccer coach to enhance their own tactical thinking and decision-making.
Tactical Consultant
A tactical consultant advises soccer teams and organizations on tactical strategies, formations, and player positioning to improve performance. This course on soccer tactics, covering 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formations, aligns perfectly with the responsibilities of a tactical consultant. Understanding formations like 4-3-3 and 2-3-5 and the nuances of player positioning that the course offers helps a consultant design effective game plans and training drills. The course's focus on player development from youth level also provides a foundation for consultants working with young players. Furthermore, by analyzing tactics of teams like Manchester City, the course allows a tactical consultant to enhance their own tactical thinking and decision-making.
Director of Coaching
A director of coaching oversees a soccer club's entire coaching staff and player development programs, ensuring consistency in training methodologies and tactical approaches across all age groups. The course equips a director of coaching with a comprehensive understanding of soccer tactics, covering various formations and systems used at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels. Knowledge of formations like 3-1-2 and 2-3-3, along with insights into player positioning and tactical advantages, helps a director design a cohesive development strategy for the entire club. In the course, you will learn insights into methods used with academy programs at the Celebration Tropics and Florida Prospects.
Assistant Soccer Coach
An assistant soccer coach supports the head coach in various aspects of team management, including training sessions, player development, and game-day preparation. The material in this course helps an assistant soccer coach better understand tactical systems and player positioning, making them a more valuable asset to the team. By learning about formations like 3-1-2 and 2-3-3, the assistant coach can contribute to developing game strategies and helping players understand their roles on the field. The course’s insights into youth-level tactics may be useful for assistant coaches working with younger teams as well. Through the course, an assistant coach gains a deeper understanding of soccer tactics, improving their coaching effectiveness and potential for advancement.
Soccer Club Manager
A soccer club manager is responsible for the overall operation and success of a soccer club, including player acquisition, team strategy, and financial management. The curriculum in this course, which is focused on soccer tactics and formations, will help a soccer club manager make decisions around team strategies, player acquisitions, and financial management strategies. Knowledge of formations and systems used at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels is extremely useful when making important decisions that affect the overall club strategy. Moreover, since the course covers tactical advantages of different systems, managers will have increased insights for their decision making processes.
Performance Analyst
A performance analyst collects and analyzes data to improve athletic performance. A performance analyst may benefit from this course, which focuses on soccer tactics and formations. Knowledge of formations and systems used at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels is useful for a designer to create realistic and engaging gameplay. Furthermore, the material on player positioning and tactical advantages of different systems allows a designer to accurately simulate player behavior and develop challenging game scenarios. Therefore, by learning about the tactical side of the sport, a performance analyst will increase their overall insights.
Soccer Analyst
A soccer analyst uses data and video to evaluate team and player performance, providing insights to coaches and management to improve tactical decision-making. This course on fundamental soccer tactics offers a solid base for a soccer analyst, providing a strong understanding of formations and systems used across different levels of play. Knowledge of systems such as the 5-5 along with the tactical considerations at a youth level will help an analyst better interpret data related to player positioning and team strategy. Moreover, the course's insight into offensive and defensive phases of play helps an analyst break down game footage and identify areas for improvement.
Youth Soccer Coordinator
A youth soccer coordinator organizes and manages youth soccer programs, leagues, and tournaments. This course, with its specific knowledge of soccer tactics and formations, offers an avenue for a youth soccer coordinator to improve their knowledge about the sport. Understanding formations and systems used at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels provides coordinators with the knowledge to plan out soccer programs for young players. The insights surrounding playing tactics and formations translates into a more knowledgeable understanding of how the youth soccer programs should be structured.
Soccer Scout
A soccer scout identifies and evaluates potential players for teams, assessing their skills, tactical awareness, and overall fit within a team's system. This course provides a crucial foundation for a soccer scout, improving one's ability to analyze formations like 4-3-3 and 2-3-5 and understand how players perform within them. The course's emphasis on different tactical systems at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels may be extremely useful for evaluating players of varying age groups. Learning about the tactical advantages and disadvantages of different systems enhances a scout's ability to identify players who can thrive in specific team environments. The attention given to world class players at each position is also valuable for setting a benchmark when evaluating talent.
Sports Commentator
The responsibilities of a sports commentator include providing live commentary and analysis during sports events, including soccer games. Since this course covers soccer tactics and formations, a sports commentator will gain valuable insights on the sport from a tactical perspective. The increased knowledge of formations and systems used at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels allows the sports commentator to provide more context and relevant insights during live soccer games. By taking this course, sports commentators increase the overall quality of their analyses.
Soccer Referee
A soccer referee officiates matches, enforcing the rules of the game and ensuring fair play. This course on soccer tactics may be useful for a referee, improving one's understanding of formations, player positioning, and tactical strategies. Knowledge of the offside rule, which the course covers, is critical for a referee. By understanding the intentions behind tactical movements, a referee can better anticipate plays and make informed decisions during matches. Furthermore, the course's focus on different levels of play (7v7, 9v9, and 11v11) helps a referee adapt to the specific rules and tactics used at each level.
Sports Journalist
A sports journalist reports on sports news, writing articles, conducting interviews, and providing commentary on games and events. The focus of this course helps a sports journalist deepen their understanding of soccer tactics, formations, and player roles. Knowledge of systems such as the 5-5 and tactical approaches at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels allows a journalist to provide more informed analysis of games and team strategies. The course’s coverage of different formations and systems also helps a journalist communicate effectively with coaches and players and write compelling stories for fans.
Sports Agent
A sports agent represents professional athletes, negotiating contracts and endorsements, and managing their careers. An understanding of soccer tactics and playing systems may be useful for a sports agent who represents soccer players. The course material, covering 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formations and tactical approaches, helps an agent better assess a player's strengths and weaknesses and identify suitable teams. Insights into the tactical advantages and disadvantages of different systems, along with knowledge of how to be world class at all 11 positions on the field, could assist an agent in positioning their clients for success. Additionally, the course's references to professional teams like Manchester City may provide valuable context for understanding tactical trends.
Video Game Designer
A video game designer creates and develops video games, including sports games like soccer simulations. The topics covered in this course, focusing on soccer tactics and formations, provide a solid foundation for a video game designer working on soccer games. Knowledge of formations and systems used at the 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 levels helps a designer create realistic and engaging gameplay. The material on player positioning and tactical advantages of different systems allows a designer to accurately simulate player behavior and develop challenging game scenarios. This is especially true given the attention paid to world class players.
Athletic Director
An athletic director oversees the athletic programs at a school or university, managing budgets, hiring coaches, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Although primarily administrative, knowledge of soccer tactics may be useful for an athletic director, providing a better understanding of the sport and its coaching requirements. The course material, covering 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formations and tactical approaches, helps an athletic director evaluate coaching candidates and support their programs effectively. This person must also stay up to date on relevant regulations, so studying the offside rule may also be helpful.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Fundamental Soccer Tactics: 7v7, 9v9, 11v11.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of soccer tactics. It covers historical context and provides a deeper understanding of the formations and strategies discussed in the course. While not required, it offers valuable background knowledge for those interested in the tactical side of soccer.
Explores the Tiki-Taka style of play, emphasizing possession and tactical awareness. It provides insights into how to implement this style at the youth level. While the course covers various styles, this book offers a deep dive into one specific, highly influential approach.

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