Michael Valkanis: Life on the Bench During World Cup Qualification

Gary is joined by Greece assistant coach, Michael Valkanis, to discuss his role during the recent World Cup qualification period. A former professional and Australia national team player, Michael has also worked as head coach with Melbourne City and assistant coach with PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie. During the interview Michael discusses: - The importance of flexibility in a game model - Experience of coaching against Sergio Busquets - Importance of tempo and intensity in Greece training sessions - Building strong team spirit in a national team camp - The 'Gladiator Arena' of coaching today And much more!!! On Saturday, January 8th, Modern Soccer Coach will host our inaugural online High School Coaches Conference, aimed at specifically at coaches working with high school aged players (14-18 years old). The aim of the one-day event will be for coaches to get a toolkit of resources that they can use for the upcoming season. We will have world class presenters sharing their insights into specific aspects of the game including science, training, skill development, culture, goalkeeping, and analysis. If you are a high school coach, please join us for this virtual conference where you can access coaching content and training to help you learn, grow and enjoy the season ahead with your team. Tickets: Click below to get Early Registration Special - ONLY $40 before December 20, 2021 https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/virtual-high-school-coaches-conference