Patrick McLaughlinTraining ideas: Red Bull Pressing GamesAcross the Red Bull network of teams, aggressive pressing is the key component of their out of possession play. They are not looking to…Jul 23, 20231Jul 23, 20231
Patrick McLaughlinCoaching through-balls and runs in behind: training ideasMaking runs in behind is an excellent way of disrupting the defensive line, so it is important players understand how to do it effectively.Jun 11, 2023Jun 11, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinCoaching Third Player Movement: Training Ideas15 Training ideas for coaching the vital topic of third player movement, including 2v2s, SSG, LSG, and a finishing pattern.Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinTraining idea: Gates game inspired by Wolves U18sHaving watched the latest coaching course on Coaches’ Voice Academy, a brilliant resource, delivered by James McPike with Wolves’…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinTraining idea: Tuchel inspired gameInspired by Thomas Tuchel, this is a really fun game that requires players to think and adjust constantly, which fits in with his desire to…Jan 22, 2023Jan 22, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinTraining idea: Scanning/Overloads Game inspired by practices from Martín Grosman and Moritz KossmanThis training idea is inspired by two brilliant sources: Martín Grosman (@MG_theory2) and Moritz Kossman (@moritzkossmann1). I combined one…Jan 15, 2023Jan 15, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinTraining idea: Transition game based on a professional training sessionLast year I had the opportunity to observe a professional team train for a week, before watching their game on the Saturday. A brilliant…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinThis is a game inspired by practices from Rene Maric and Julian Nagelsmann, both of which are…The Maric PracticeJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
Patrick McLaughlinTraining idea: Rene Maric 6 Zone ‘Rondo’Probably my favourite practice from the sessions I have delivered this year, taken from Rene Maric’s ‘Football through Football’. The…May 14, 20221May 14, 20221