As we are seeing the rise in technical ability, we are also seeing the rise in Players not knowing how to transfer that skill into the matches. One of my biggest concerns with developing technically sound players is that they become so technical, can do anything on the ball, are so strong in 1v1, but have no idea how to bring that to 11v11 or 9v9. So we created this tactical community to break down players who are also technical, but how they are able to be effective. . I always tell players, if I had had the mind I have as a coach now, 5 years in when I started my pro career, I think my ceiling would have been higher, and I probably would have still been playing. It’s important for youth players to be students of the game. . Here at F8 we want to assist individual player development. We love breaking down players like Atiana I see angles and thought process that I don’t see when watching the NWSL. The Barca methodology is so ingrained in her DNA; we want to instill it in our youth ...