by Mark Zimmerman | Apr 10, 2011 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Uncategorized
La Masia, aka La Cantera, the FC Barcelona Youth Academy has produced many great players including Xavi, Iniesta and Leo Messi, all three finalists (with Messi winning) for the Ballon d’Or. Interestingly, the Academy was begun by legendary Dutch Coach Rinus...
by Mark Zimmerman | Mar 23, 2011 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Uncategorized
Found an interesting article about the importance of creating soccer-smart players. BBC Sport On-Line: “Countless reasons have been put forward to explain England’s repeated failure at international tournaments, so here is another one – a lack of...
by Mark Zimmerman | Nov 8, 2010 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Professional, Senior Youth, Small-Sided Games, Training
Interesting article from the NY Times about the Ajax Youth Academy in Holland. Gives an inside look at the “how” and “why” it is able to develop world-class players. It also compares it to the approach of other countries including the U.S. More...
by Mark Zimmerman | Sep 20, 2010 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Senior Youth, Training
I first heard of the “Dutch Style” of training from a fellow coach. At the time, although I had played soccer for over 30 years, I was just beginning to learn how to coach the game. Searching for the best methods available I began to build my book and DVD library....
by Mark Zimmerman | Aug 5, 2010 | Coaching, Professional, Uncategorized
“Guus Hiddink: Going Dutch” By Maarten Meijers Introduction: Born: Nov. 8, 1946 As a player: De Graafschap (Holland) Washington Diplomats San Jose Earthquakes NEC-Nijmegen As a coach: De Graafschap PSV-Eindhoven —- 5 times national champion, 4 times...
