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Michael Loftman
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Head Coach @ Hout Bay United FC | Coach Educator | UEFA Pro License | MSc Sports Science | Coach Ed Store ⬇️
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    Michael Loftman
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    Apr 29, 2022
    100 Coaching Practices is OUT NOW! The product contains 100 animated videos, plus a 280 page eBook to help you develop your players, units, and teams. Topics include build-up play, pressing, 1v1s, set pieces, and much much more. Purchase here: michaelloftman.com/collections/al…
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    Michael Loftman
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    May 13, 2019
    Failure + Perseverance = Success
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    Michael Loftman
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    May 14, 2019
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    Struggle —> success = Creation of Grit. Grit is the Number 1 characteristic related to success. A great lesson for all coaches and parents....
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    Michael Loftman
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    Jan 14, 2022
    Rest Defence Structures Check a variety of rest defence structures used to prevent counter attacks and support possession Educating players on different rest defence structures, allows players to adapt the structure during the game based on the oppositions rest attack positions
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    Michael Loftman
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    Feb 2, 2022
    15 Types of Coaching Exercises When we are planning sessions, it’s key we are aware of the different types of exercises, to then identify the best type to meet the specific objectives we have set.
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    Michael Loftman
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    Nov 13, 2023
    What a fantastic few days… On Friday I was delighted to hear that I have been accepted onto the 2024/25 UEFA Pro License course, continuing my coach education journey with the English FA. Then on Sunday we were crowned African Champions in the inaugural African Football League
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    Michael Loftman
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    Mar 24, 2022
    Back in 2014, one of the Tutors came to the academy I was working in to assess one of my sessions. One of the components to be measured was my ‘ball-rolling-time’. It turned out to be one of the most valuable coaching lessons i’ve had. 1/14
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    Michael Loftman
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    Feb 13, 2019
    Ideal Purpose of Build Up Play: 1) Invite the Press 2) Play Through/Around/Over the Press 3) Exploit Spaces & Score
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    Michael Loftman
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    Jan 17, 2022
    8 Lessons from my 13 years coaching so far… 1) Coaching Hours Nothing can replace training & match hours on the field. No matter how many books i’ve read or courses completed, i’ve learnt far more from the 1000s of practical hours. Get on the pitch as often as possible
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    Michael Loftman
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    Nov 26, 2018
    Developing the Game Model with the Youth one step at a time.... Work hard on the process, and the rest will follow ⚽️⚽️⚽️
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    Michael Loftman
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    Mar 21, 2022
    Defending Long Balls - The Basics - Defensive Line Height & Structure - Individual Players' Body Shape (To Drop/Step) - Communication from Player Attacking the Ball - Supportive Positioning (Cover & 2nd Balls) - Aerial Duel Execution
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    Michael Loftman
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    Feb 3, 2023
    Stop joystick/remote controlling your players decisions. You are not helping their decision making ability by controlling their decision making. You are restricting their development and long term performance. This especially applies to youth football
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    Michael Loftman
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    Jan 25, 2022
    After working with Mhango for 2 seasons... i am not at all surprised about him scoring that goal. Fits his personality and ability perfectly.
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    Michael Loftman
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    May 26, 2022
    When I was coaching the U23 Orlando Pirates Team, Arthur Zwane’s Chiefs team was without a doubt the hardest game we played. They were one of the only teams to attack with the intent of dominating the game. All the best to Arthur and Dillon.