Jon SpearYour diet and football performanceMost goals are scored in the last 15 minutes of matches.Jan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017
Jon SpearIs a football team a complex system with emergent “almost magical” properties?Football can sometimes appear almost magical when we watch creative and skilful plays. If we could understand what makes a successful team…Apr 22, 20161Apr 22, 20161
Jon SpearThe Art of Football: Sun-TzuAssociation Football is a territory game played by two teams with the aim of scoring more goals than your opponent.Apr 16, 20161Apr 16, 20161
Jon SpearDoes Nutrition Affect Football Performance?I am studying an on-line course on Soccer Nutrition through LMA. Part of that course involves setting up a blogg to share that information…Apr 14, 20161Apr 14, 20161
Jon SpearHow to Evaluate Football PlayersThere is an old adage that coaches get the players they deserve. what players do you have? What players do you deserve? What players do you…Apr 7, 2016Apr 7, 2016
Jon SpearGet back on your feet!I was a skinny nerdy 17 year old who was captain of the school chess team. Accidentally I became our house athletics captain after everyone…Apr 5, 2016Apr 5, 2016
Jon SpearHow to prevent your team getting injuriesA few players have asked about what we can do to reduce injuries. Good preparation is the key:Apr 1, 2016Apr 1, 2016
Jon SpearWhat are the “secrets” for developing as a coach?I am a “mum and dad” soccer coach. I remember my first training session three years ago. Our coach Colin walked out leaving me a bag of…Apr 1, 20161Apr 1, 20161