Discover how Croatia develops world-class footballers! "I am certain this book will become a legacy and lay the structure of development for generations to come.", Slaven Bilic, Former U-21 and A national team coach of Croatia "This book is exactly what a youth academy like ours needs, it will serve as a great guideline. Thank you to the authors!", Bojan R. - Proven methods based on science - How-to manual on talent development - 103 practical advice on how to improve your training - Examples from everyday work with top talents (like Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic, Mateo Kovacic, Sime Vrsaljko, Domagoj Vida, Milan Badelj, etc.) - Recommended by top soccer coaches
The author of this book displays a vast array of extremely useful info for youth groups at all levels in great detail. Information from this books is also backed up by statistical data which just adds to the credibility
I don’t agree with the premise about isolated training with no decision making although in an academy scenario it is perhaps doable. However, the rest of the book is very good.