It's Just a Sport Podcast

David Garcia
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  • SOCCER
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Where we provide tools, insight, and advice to help you take on the chaos of coaching with confidence and clarity. If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 02/21/2025

    Transform Passion Into Expertise: 4 Essential Skills For Your Coaching Journey

    Transform your passion for football into coaching expertise. Discover four essential skills to enhance your coaching journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  2. 08/27/2024

    How to Observe a Match

    To truly understand the game, it's essential to go beyond just following the ball. Learning to "watch the game" means training your attention to recognize key patterns and movements, both defensively and offensively. To see the images referenced in this episode or signup to the Football Analysis Online Course waitlist, go to https://www.itsjustasport.com/articles/how-to-observe-soccer-football-match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  3. 06/27/2024

    From Player to Coach: Interview with Cesc Fabregas

    Discover how ex-players like Cesc Fabregas transition into successful coaching roles. Learn from Fabregas' journey at Como 1907, where he swiftly moved from player to first team manager, achieving promotion to Serie A. If you want to study the game like Cesc, get access to The IJaS Game Situation Library here Watch the interview here If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  4. 06/05/2024

    The Pivotal Space

    Avoid linear thinking and embrace the consequential nature of football by discovering the importance of The Pivotal Space, the key area between the back line and midfield to master rest-defense structures. To see the videos referenced in this episode, go to https://www.itsjustasport.com/articles/the-pivotal-space To experience the Studying Transitions Coaching Seminar referenced in this episode, click here If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  5. 04/19/2024

    The Next and Most Necessary Thing: How to instill a transitioning mindset

    Learn how Phil Foden’s short-term memory sets him apart. Explore the transformative power of quick transitions in football, with insights from Pep Guardiola, lessons from Barcelona's iconic counterpressing era, and training considerations that will start to create the transitioning mindset. To see the videos referenced in this episode, go to https://www.itsjustasport.com/articles/the-next-and-most-necessary-thing If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  6. 03/30/2024

    In the Pursuit of Knowledge 3,798 Miles Away

    Embark on a journey through the evolution of coaching development, from traditional methods to innovative approaches that shape the future of the sport. If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  7. 03/23/2024

    Better Football Language Means Better Football

    Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “The limits of my language are the limits of my world. ”Our language can either expand or diminish our ability to think. An expansive, descriptive football language can expand our ability to describe, explain and solve football.  If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  8. Relationism vs. Positionism: What's it really about?

    03/15/2024

    Relationism vs. Positionism: What's it really about?

    I finally figured out Relationism vs. Positionism. I have to admit it has taken me many months. Looking back at it, perhaps it was my ego that prevented me from seeing what was there all along. Eventually, the lightbulb moment came all at once in one quick swoop. If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  9. 03/08/2024

    Becoming a Top Coach

    Explore the subtle art of coaching, where the challenge lies not in 'knowing' tactical maneuvers but in 'understanding' how to help players uniquely comprehend and play the beautiful game. If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
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Where we provide tools, insight, and advice to help you take on the chaos of coaching with confidence and clarity. If you want dive deeper, go to www.itsjustasport.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    David Garcia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Garcia 2024
  • Show Website
    It's Just a Sport Podcast