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Erik Gerets, coach VfL Wolfsburg

Erik Gerets has been coaching in the German Bundesliga for a couple of years now. VfL Wolfsburg is his second club after 1.FC Kaiserslautern. Gerets is known for his offensive way of playing and his tranquil way of coaching, which makes him a very likable coach. Peter Hyballa talked to Gerets in Wolfsburg about his coaching philosophy, his ideas about youth soccer and how to put tactical training into practice. How must a coach approach his players? What is his preferred way of training?
His favorite system of play? Erik Gerets talks openly about today’s game.

Michel Hordijk, FC Utrecht technique trainer

When working with the Coerver-Method, I think there are 2 indispensable aspects: a consistent policy when it comes to scouting and selection, and a way of coaching which substantially differs from the traditional way of guidance. When you put technique at the centre of everything, it should also be at the centre of your scouting and selection process. After a technically developed team of players has been established, it's important for the coach to give the players some room for personal development. Without all the technical burdens which they aren't ready for anyway. Off course young players can be guided, but they will have to discover certain aspects for themselves as well. About 'being talented', bullies and yelling coaches for example.

Goalkick under pressure

Category: Play along
Focus: Improve goalkick
Phase: Learning phase
Number of Players: 3

Passing in a dribble

Category: Dribbling
Focus: Improve passing from dribble
Phase: Warm-Up
Number of Players: 4

Passing and shooting toward 1 goal with flank play

Category: Finish Attack
Focus: Train flank play
Phase: Learning phase
Number of Players: 7