German football has played a vital role in the game for many years, but in recent seasons, its coaches are probably the most highly trained currently. And they will surely continue to be so in the future.
With this course, we want to explain firsthand what is covered in the courses for obtaining a coaching license in Germany: its playing model, its methodology, its coaching typology, and everything related to the German player and their overall development.
When you complete this training, you will be able to understand why it is a global powerhouse and why so many German coaches and players reach top levels. You will understand how to conduct a specific training session for German players based on the sessions of teams like RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim, and Bayern, among others.
And all this thanks to the collaboration of Joachim Schmolt, coaching professor at the Hessen Football Association, who helped us design this course so that you can gain an in-depth understanding of how things work in Germany.
Start the course now and learn the secrets of German football, its playing philosophy, its idiosyncrasies, and the daily work with players. Become an expert in German coaching.
TABLE OF CONTENTS – Coaching Methodology and the German Game
Topic 0. Introduction to the Philosophy of Play
0.1 Idiosyncrasy
0.2 The German Footballer
Topic 1. The Concept of Pressing
1.1 Intent
1.2 Key Concepts in Pressing
1.3 Triggers
1.4 Pressing Trap
1.5 Closing Connections
Topic 2. The German Defensive Phase
2.1 The 10 Principles of Pressing
2.2 Depth
2.3 Aggression
2.4 Pressing Compactness
2.5 Specific Pressing Zones
2.6 Blocking Lines
2.7 Creating Networks
2.8 Interceptions
2.9 Attacking from Rest
Topic 3. Defensive Blocks
3.1 Middle Block
3.2 Semi-High Block
3.3 High Block
3.4 How to Prevent Direct Play
3.5 Preventing the Inside Pass
3.6 Defending the Full-Back
Topic 4. The German Vision of the Counterattack
4.1 Introduction to Offensive Transition
4.2 The Principles of the Contract
4.3 The 10-Second Finish
4.4 Vertical Play
4.5 The 3 Required Players
4.6 Occupying Lanes
4.7 The Number of Required Touches
4.8 The One/Two Pass
4.9 The Return Pass
Topic 5. Organized Attack and the German School
5.1 Principles of German Offensive Play
5.2 The Long Pass
5.3 Types of Support to the Ball-Bearer
5.4 Support Creating Superiority
5.5 Support Creating and Attacking Space
5.6 Ball Speed
5.7 Closeness with the Ball
Topic 6. Gegenpressing
6.1 Introduction to Turnover Pressing
6.2 Fundamental Principles of Gegenpressing
6.3 Types of Ball Pressure
6.4 Number of Players
6.5 Defensive Diagonality
Topic 7. Key Aspects of German Training
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Being Proactive
7.3 Provocation Rules
7.4 Number Relationship
7.5 Zone Limitations
7.6 Number of Players and Positioning
7.7 Size Based on Number of Players
7.8 Corrections During Tasks
7.9 Scoring Rules
Topic 8. Training Methodology
8.1 Types of Tasks
8.2 Passing Wheels or Automatisms
8.3 Positional Plays and Directional Conservations
8.4 Waves/Transition Drills
8.5 Conditional Matches
8.6 The Structure of Training Sessions
8.7 Periodization and Concept Planning
8.8 Example of Annual Planning