APG Soccer IQ Academy 956

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

20 years of 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 🇦🇷🐐

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

TUESDAY UPDATE
7-10yr olds
We will have to hold off today as well on the field over concern of the water.

We will look into how we will consider tryouts for this age group while we are in LA this next week.

In the meantime, if you have a highlight reel or game film, you can submit it here. We will be reviewing film in addition to tryouts so feel free to submit it.

If you do not have any, we will announce how we will adjust tryouts for the weather soon.

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06/16/2026

A great opportunity to grow as a total team coach.

06/15/2026

Jadyn with another semi pro start, leading the team to victory from the midfield!!

06/15/2026

Who ya got?

So far...
Most goals team: Germany

Most goals individual: (2) Folarin Balogun (United States), Kai Havertz (Germany), and Yasin Ayari (Sweden)
Shutouts: Mexico, Scotland, Australia, and Ivory Coast
Most saves: (8) Patrick Beach (Australia)
Best game: Netherlands vs Japan

06/15/2026

In total football, the half spaces are key... and they are. Total Football is the origin of TotalCore Football and in such the half channels have evolved as well, but still remain critical as ever.

In Guardiola’s system, the half-spaces are fundamental because they offer the perfect balance between proximity to goal and space to operate—close enough to threaten but not as congested as the central zone. Positioned between the opposition’s full-backs and centre-backs, and between the lines of midfield and defence, they allow players to receive on the half-turn, facing forward with multiple passing options. This positioning creates constant dilemmas for defenders: step out and leave space behind, or stay compact and allow time on the ball. By occupying and rotating through these channels, Guardiola’s teams stretch defensive blocks both vertically and horizontally, enabling third-man combinations, overloads, and dynamic circulation—core mechanisms of his positional play.

"PRINCIPLES OF THE POSITIONAL PLAY" - Complete guide to understanding and coaching positional play. Tactical theory covers 10 principles used by masters of the positional play like Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola: playing out from the back, control of possession, positioning, movement, compactness, exploiting half-spaces, combination play, counter-pressing, vertical play and overload to isolate. With 40 tactical practices included (4 practices to coach each of the 10 principles). www.phaseofplay.com/shop