The First Attacker: Player Under Pressure

Who Is This Course For?

Professional Coaches
Youth Academy Coaches
Academy Managers
Heads of Methodology
Heads of Player Development

Why Choose this Course?

At APFC, we believe that the game is complex, and the best way to simplify it is by understanding it as a single, interconnected unit where roles and situations are constantly changing. Players must learn to recognize different scenarios and contexts to make the best decisions on the pitch.

This course is designed to help you better understand the various situations a player may encounter during a game, focusing on the role of the first attacker, also known as the possessor. We’ve identified key concepts that help players solve the different situations that arise during the game.

The game situations and concepts you’ll learn in this course focus on decision-making and execution with the ball, and they are structured so you can apply them directly with your players, creating an immediate impact on their individual performance and, in turn, improving the collective performance of the team.

Are you ready to unlock the true potential of your players in high-pressure moments, or will you let those opportunities slip away?

Course Curriculum

Introduction: The First Player Role(5:39)
Chapter 1: Attack the Ball(11:03)
Chapter 2: Let the Ball Roll(7:14)
Chapter 3: Play what you see(12:53)
Chapter 4: Protect the Ball(8:47)
Chapter 5: Dribble while Protecting(10:35)
Chapter 6: Shadow Pass(11:51)

What you’ll Learn:

The role of the First Attacker (Possessor) and how it influences the game.
Tactical Superiority: Gain insights into advanced offensive strategies that will set your team apart from the competition.
Discover the Hidden Advantages: Grasp the potential opportunities that arise in high-pressure situations.
Master the Game-Changing Actions: Dive into the 6 pivotal actions that can transform problems into solutions.
Elevate Player Performance: Gain precise coaching points tailored to enhance player performance. Guide your team with clarity and confidence.
Apply concepts that create immediate on-pitch impact in both training and matches.

TESTIMONIALS

"The coaches asked to bring APFC for the second time to present the hosted coaching course, It was a helpful and well received course " Watch Video

Ryan RichNational Capital Soccer League Executive Director

I like to learn from one of the greatest educators out there on this big planet. APFC helps me to improve a good understanding of your language, your model, and how you gonna educate and teach your children. And ultimately, understand how to collectively, how to attack, how to defend, how to train to your children make better decision on the field.

Cris GilmoreTechnical Director SoCal League

I like how APFC presents the individual concepts that can be translated into the Positional Games and transition into bigger concepts for the game and how the kids learn.

Jesse ServinLA Breakers Girls Director

I learned a lot about Positional Play from the fundamentals to the different concepts that are the foundations of Positional Play. I take courses from APFC and they are pioneer in how they teach the topic. Highly recommended.

Yossi RazHead coach of UC Irvine men's soccer program