World Cup 2026 lessons for youth coaches
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What FIFA's World Cup Data Actually Means for Your Youth Team

FIFA's Technical Study Group broke down a month of World Cup 2026 tracking data the day before the final. Six of their findings - on time-wasting, goalkeeper training, low blocks, pressing shape, speed vs. mileage, and team continuity - translate directly into what youth coaches should be doing differently this season.

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The Rise of the 3-5-2 Formation

After years and years of back-four systems dominating world football, back-three systems are now starting to take over. Here is a deep look at the 3-5-2 formation and the variations it can be played with.

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11.10.2023
Mark Sampson
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ÖFB & coachbetter are transforming soccer in Austria

Coachbetter and the ÖFB (Austrian Football Federation) are excited to announce the release of Players First to revolutionize coaching in Austria.

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1.9.2023
Tammo Klesse
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Bridging Tech and Football for all: Coachbetter attracts $2.9M Seed Investment

The investment spurs the vision of bringing digital coaching education and innovative technology to everyone in football

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11.1.2024
Tammo Klesse
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4-3-2-1 Formation, Carlo Ancelotti
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Defensive Compactness through the 4-3-2-1 System

The 4-3-2-1 formation, also known as the “Christmas tree,” provides maximum compactness in the center of the pitch and is used by teams that want to force their opponents to play on the wings.

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1.9.2023
Mark Sampson
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