For the first time in club history, the Vancouver Whitecaps have won their first four opening matches of the MLS season. They continue be one of the standout sides in the league, playing an attractive brand of football along the way. Here is my match analysis of their win over FC Dallas, and how they dominated the Bulls from start to finish ..read more

Vancouver were far and away the best Canadian side inside Major League soccer last season. Showing much in the way of promise and potential, the Caps still made the decision to change coaches and bring Jesper Sørensen into the equation in place of Vanni Sartini, hoping for better fulfilment behind all that promise this season. Since the opening day of the season, the Whitecaps haven't looked back ..read more

One of my favourite things to do as a program facilitator? Create activities based on the interests and desires of our kids. Typically, our kids go through phases. For the first half of the year, it was all about the playground. Working to make everyday different, I’d often create games and activities that centered around ..read more

Despite much in the way of scrutiny and skepticism, Gareth Southgate will undoubtedly go down as one of England's most successful managers of all time. Throughout his tenure in charge of the Three Lions, the former Middlesbrough boss took his country to the brink of glory on several occasions, including the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and back-to-back Euro Finals ..read more

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A note from me – Rhys! The last time I watched a full football match was October 2023, almost a year ago. I loved this sport from the age of three and it became one of the most successful platforms in this space between 2016-2023. As I’ve written about a few different times now, my ..read more

Football is not just about being the best tactician, or the most skilled on the pitch. Often times, it becomes critical to have the best mindsets. Here are some of the key ways that any young player can become a better football player. If you enjoy football and want more ways to stay engaged, the ..read more

Data is no longer an ‘add-on’ in today’s football world. It’s the support structure that underpins performance, fan engagement and success. In this post, we will discuss how data analytics has changed football forever. The Evolution of Data Analytics in Football Football has come a long way from traditional coaching methods. Historically, data collection involved ..read more

Innovations in coaching education, the impact of analytics on sport and eSports and how it is changing coaching practice ..read more

After the age of 12, most young players can understand complex tactical decision making on a football pitch. Gradually, coaches can then start to integrate tactical discussions and post-match analysis into their everyday practice. To an extent, this process could begin even earlier ..read more