Francisco Fardilha, Elite Speaker in our School, completed a PhD in Sport Studies at the University of Stirling (UK), on the topic of creative development in professional football academies. Founder of “Special Interest Coaching Research Group”, Higher Education Academy member, British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists member, Portuguese society of Sports Psychology member, Teaching Impact Award winner (2019). Former Assistant Academy Manager at LOSC Lille and Technical Director at FC Girondins de Bordeaux Women, he is currently Women´s Technical Director of FC Bayern Munich, in Germany. TP: It’s a hot topic, people say that constraints limit [...]

José Tavares: Currently is the Head Coach in Charlotte FC NP, USA. He worked also in FC Porto, Boavista FC, FC Paços de Ferreira. PT: Over these last years, we saw Coaches that had the ability to also change the way people perceive football. Is this evolution in football culture something we can draw parallels to our own club? José Tavares: Absolutely, the connection between football culture and success is profound. Every person watching the game, whether in the stadium or elsewhere, becomes part of the experience. Success means different things to different people, shaped by our [...]

José Tavares: Currently is the Head Coach in Charlotte FC NP, USA. He worked also in FC Porto, Boavista FC, FC Paços de Ferreira. TP: How does that affect the sensitivity you need to have on recovery, especially with so many habits changing? José Tavares: I've been using this methodology for over 20 years, so I believe I know how to handle it. My agreement with the players is clear: they don't manage recovery; I do. They need to be present at all times. They're starting to realize that they're developing habits to stay focused. When they're [...]

Nuno Amieiro, Certified Trainer in our Official School and experienced Coach talks with us about the importance of the Pattern Morphocyle in that process. TP: Why is the Pattern Morphocycle applied from the first day of the season? Nuno Amieiro: Because of habits. Due to my personality, in contexts of less comfort, I have some difficulty controlling my anxiety, I start to sweat, my mouth becomes dry, I always want to drink water, and I can only be myself, when my body "grabs me", and I start to be "fluid", I start to be spontaneous, I'm no [...]

José Tavares: Currently is the Head Coach in Charlotte FC NP, USA. He worked also in FC Porto, Boavista FC, FC Paços de Ferreira. TP: Are players generally not used to this type of training, where they have to stay focused on almost every proposed exercises? José Tavares: Yes, indeed. The main challenge I've encountered is that many players aren't accustomed to an environment where they need to be focused every single day. They need to be fully prepared for training, which varies each day. While they may understand the methodology, the necessity to maintain concentration and [...]