An unheralded midfielder holds the key to Newcastle’s grand final hopes
Steven Ugarkovic is the Jets’ equilibrium, and the balancing player who can tip an evenly-matched grand final in his team’s favour.
Author: Tim Palmer
Tim is a football coach, writer, analyst and sports scientist. He is currently Assistant Technical Director, Head of Player Development & Video and a coach at NWSF Spirit, as well as working with the Pararoos. Previously, he has worked as an analyst with the Socceroos, and in the A-League.
How technology can be integrated into athlete and team preparation
Developing a hypothetical technology plan coaches could utilize to improve athlete preparation and understanding ahead of a national team camp for soccer.
How can Melbourne Victory upset Sydney FC?
Melbourne Victory have an incredibly poor record against Sydney FC – so how can they hope to turn it around in a semi-final?
Melbourne City, and the Joyce of Arzani
How has Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce helped Daniel Arzani flourish?
A glimpse of the future of football analytics
Investigating a presentation at MIT Sports Sloan Conference to see how Barcelona are changing performance analysis in football
Integrating technology into youth football development
How can we use technology as coaches to support our players learning?
The secret to Sydney FC’s success
There are a multitude of factors that go into the planning of an A-League season, but few as many complex and critical as the conditioning program.
How the start of the Bert van Marwijk era stacked up
Van Marwijk will probably achieve some short-term success, but it is unlikely he will leave a long-term legacy.
Is Kevin Muscat evolving as a coach?
Kevin Muscat has great potential as a coach, but he must still develop in his role in order for the Victory to go forward.
Graham Arnold is not Ange Postecoglou, but they are not polar opposites
There are several core values that Arnold and Postecoglou share that can be considered Australian.
Ten-man Jets flex their substantial tactical muscle
Newcastle’s famous win over Sydney was a case study of their tactical strengths and flexibility this season
The ACL took Sydney FC out of their tactical comfort zone
Sydney FC’s initial Asian Champions League match highlighted many areas for improvement