Detailing Maurizio Sarri’s game model in possession, and Chelsea’s current issues
An extensive look at Sarri’s style of play in attack, and areas of improvement in Chelsea’s current implementation
Author: Tim Palmer
My career spans youth development, coach education, and technical leadership across both mainstream and Paralympic pathways. I’m open to conversations around sports leadership, coaching, inclusive sport, and development roles where people, culture, and long-term impact matter.
Thomas Tuchel bringing skill acquisition theory to life at PSG
A video of Thomas Tuchel explaining the evolution of his coaching methodology with specific reference to the use of deliberate pitch modifications to create emergent behaviours has stirred interest in the use of constraints-led coaching in football.
What does a player-centred coaching environment actually look like?
The term ‘player-centred’ is perhaps the buzz word in coaching at the moment, but what does it look like in practice?
Chelsea finding the third man under Maurizio Sarri
By and large, Maurizio Sarri’s start to life at Chelsea has been relatively positive, and the side remains unbeaten after 12 Premier League games.
Will Melbourne City unlock the forgotten genius of Bruno Fornaroli?
The Uruguayan is one of the A-League’s best ever strikers, but has not hit the same heights this season
Adelaide United attempt to play out past Newcastle Jets’ pressing
Adelaide played out an entertaining draw with Newcastle Jets in the second round of the new A-League season.
High-octane tactics lead to memorable FFA Cup Final
The FFA Cup Final was a high-quality, high-octane game of football settled by Craig Goodwin’s two spectacular goals.
How Melbourne Victory will polish their Keisuke Honda diamond
Lost in the hype around Melbourne Victory’s headline signing of Keisuke Honda was how Kevin Muscat would fit the playmaker into his side. Having already signed James Troisi…
Why Sydney FC may struggle under Steve Corica
A major injury may have dealt a major blow to Sydney FC’s hopes this season
World Cup 2018: Denmark opposition scouting report
A look at how Australia’s next World Cup 2018 opponents, Denmark, set up tactically
The key tactical battleground in Australia’s crucial match against Denmark
Australia’s defensive block is very hard to beat and the tactical ‘battle’ between Eriksen and Australia’s 6s will be key to this crucial group game.
World Cup 2018: France opposition scouting report
France might have the greatest strength in depth at this World Cup, but they are yet to become the sum of their strongest parts on the pitch.