Ep 376: The Art of Losing Your Man – Identify it, Understand it, Train it, Execute it

Elevating American Soccer: Mastering ‘Losing Your Man’ and More

In this episode, we focus on the concept of ‘losing your man’ and how this technique differs from the traditional ‘get open’ mantra often heard in American recreational soccer circles.

Learn how this skill is vital at every level of play, not just for wingers, but midfielders and defenders too.

We discuss the importance of proper coaching and personal training, the pitfalls of the current American soccer ecosystem, and how to navigate these challenges. Plus, get insights into international competition and the dynamics of youth soccer tournaments.

00:00 Intro
03:48 Losing Your Man – Legit Version vs Recreational
05:00 Sub: Techniques for Losing Your Man
13:12 Sub: 1v1 +2 Activity as an Example
14:51 Sub: Application in Different Positions
19:14 What To Do With Man Marking?
19:56 Sub: What Does Messi Do?
24:21 Sub: Another Trick That’s Deployed
25:05 Brian Kleiban as an Example of Doing it at a High Level
25:52 Sub: “Game is Best Teacher” BS
26:36 Sub: Competing Internationally
30:50 Tournaments and Reality Checks
33:42 Parental Involvement in Youth Soccer
37:55 Sub: Balancing Coaching and Parental Expectations
39:03 Sub: The Challenge of Keeping Parents Happy
40:33 Personal Trainers and Accountability
41:22 Sub: The Influence of Personal Trainers
43:45 Gary’s Reservations with Having Guests
46:16 On Practitioner Diplomacy Hiding the Real Truth
48:45 Gary as US Soccer President
52:41 Pro/Rel’s Relation to Today’s Episode
54:51 US Soccer and Corruption
59:07 Who Gets to Vote for US Soccer Positions?

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