by Mark Zimmerman | Mar 30, 2011 | Coaching, Junior Youth, Professional, Uncategorized
Johan Cruyff has caused several Board Members at Ajax to resign as a result of his recent recommendations. Cruyff has always been a very opinionated man and surely he has his own vision of how fabled Ajax F.C. can regain its stature in world soccer. More...
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 6, 2010 | Coaching, Professional, Uncategorized
Casual vs Committed Approach On July 7, 2000 Louis Van Gaal signed a 6 year contract to become the Coach of the Dutch National Soccer Team and to oversee the entire National Program of Dutch Soccer. This fulfilled a lifelong dream and allowed Van Gaal the opportunity...
