This episode features a discussion about why possession soccer is what should be getting taught in youth team training.

It is prompted by a lesson taught in the 343masterclass program.

00:00 Intro
04:44 Historical Context of Possession Soccer in the U.S.
07:39 Brian’s Influence and Success
11:27 Defining Success in Possession Soccer
15:39 Developing Individual Players through Possession Soccer
23:03 Key Principles of Possession Soccer
25:43 Awareness and Joystick Coaching
29:12 Thinking Ahead in Soccer
29:53 Good vs. Bad Joystick Coaching
32:34 Positional Requirements and Technique
34:09 Challenges with Technical Proficiency
35:08 Training Techniques within Possession-Based Team Training
38:32 Identifying True Possession-Based Teams
41:43 Choreography in Team Movements
42:35 Executing in the Final Third
44:55 US Soccer and Possession-Based Approach
51:23 Promotion and Relegation in US Soccer

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