ROCA Football Development Podcast

In this episode we discuss how to prepare for a football trial. Athelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=enROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=en

In this episode Sergiu and Juan talk about how to structure your individual training session. To be specific, this is the session you do by yourself, not a training session with a 1 on 1 coach. Athelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=enROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=en

Michael Bakare is a professional footballer who has climbed the football ladder in England all the way from the bottom of the Non-League to playing in front of sold out stadiums in the Europa League. Listen as Michael talks about his journey and what it took to make his professional debut at 25 years old. ROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=enAthelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=en

This episode we discuss parenting a footballer from a coaches perspective. We offer some insights on our experiences as players, as well as our experiences coaching youth footballers on a daily basis. Thank you for listening! Tune in every Friday for new episodes! ROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=enAthelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=en

In this episode we unpack what the professional game really is like, and what that pursuit of a professional contract requires. Talent, obsession with the game, nutrition, hydration, rigorous training, recovery, sacrificing social life, overcoming obstacles and many more things are all a part of the journey to the professional game. Are you prepared for that? Thank you for listening! Tune in every Friday for new episodes! Athelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=enROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=en

In this episode we break down 5 common mistakes that technical trainers make that we've all made, but limit our effectiveness and quality. Thank you for listening! Tune in every Friday for new episodes! Athelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=enROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=en

First official episode with the newest member of the ROCA Football Development Podcast, Juan Patarroyo!Juan is the head trainer and owner of indoor soccer training facility Athelite Lab in Milton, Ontario. Athelite Lab: https://www.athelitelab.com/Athelite Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athelitelab/?hl=enROCA Technical Football Training: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=en

Today we have Richard Bucciarelli back for another episode to share an interesting study he conducted in Uruguay which compared the fitness levels of Toronto FC academy players with the fitness levels of Uruguayan academy players. Tune into the episode to find out what the results were and for the possible explanations for why the results were this way. Richard Bucciarelli's Article on this study:https://www.soccerfitness.ca/2017/06/explaining-our-research-part-1-comparing-canadian-and-uruguayan-professional-academy-fitness-scores/

Ever wondered what scouts in the English professional leagues look for in players? David Bujara, a professional scout who has worked for AFC Fylde in the National League, Brentford FC in the Championship, and a number of teams in the Canadian Premier League tells us all about what that process looks like. Don't forget to leave the podcast a review! You can follow us on Instagram @rocatechnicalfootballtraining for daily content including free drills, training sessions, and technical breakdowns! 

This episode we talk to soccer fitness expert Richard Bucciarelli and discuss the myth of overtraining, how you can avoid injury, and how you can get faster. Richard has worked with a number of Canadian national teams, Toronto FC academy, many professional players and owns two sports training facilities specializing in increasing speed. If you are a coach, the Online Soccer Fitness Trainer's Course is a fantastic training course where you can learn all about how to structure your sessions with training loads, work-rest ratios, aerobic (endurance) and anaerobic (speed) training and more. This course is 50% off for the entire lockdown period using the discount code: HOLIDAYSAVINGSOnline Soccer Fitness Trainer's Course: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9Rvs/splashRichard's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/SoccerFitnessIncThe Overtraining Myth Article: https://www.soccerfitness.ca/2020/06/the-overtraining-myth/Follow us on Instagram: @rocatechnicalfootballtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjI1k3n0AKZJ1J8B9c3b8_QTrain with Us: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/

This episode is all about everyone's favourite thing in football: scoring goals! Maksym Kowal takes us through 4 tips that he's seen have a great impact on his goal scoring ability. Two of these tips have nothing to do with the technical or tactical components whatsoever, so I think this will be interesting listen for you strikers out there who are looking to improve your game.Maksym runs a striker specific training program called Complete Striker Training and is currently operating it in Toronto, Ontario. I highly recommend you get in contact with him for your finishing training if you play anywhere up top including: striker, winger, or attacking midfielder. Complete Striker Training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/completestrikertraining/?hl=enROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalfootballtraining/?hl=enROCA Website: https://www.rocafootballtraining.com/

I'm back! After a long break from podcasting, I've decided to get back to weekly podcasts. I thought I would share with you guys what the move to the UK has been like and share some of my experiences here in London in comparison to Canada.Thanks for listening! 

Meditation is often overlooked in football, but today we talk to CPL professional player Matthew Arnone about his new program Mind Frame which is geared towards helping athletes deal with performance anxiety, adversity, and other challenges which footballers are faced with on a daily basis. Mind Frame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindframefit/?hl=enMatthew Arnone Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnonematthew23/?hl=enROCA Relocating to London UK! Book your final sessions in Canada here:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19694783

Are you looking to go pro? Is your son or daughter? This episode is especially valuable for Canadian Youth who have pro ambitions, as today's guest shares his fight into the professional game, and his recent CPL championship in the league's inaugural year! The Complete 90 Website: https://www.thecomplete90.com/The Complete 90 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomplete90/?hl=enThe Complete 90 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomplete90?_d=dbia164l91dj58&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAA0zCa9NZdix47ggzywyxjpz5xKzOCMEbAqAxQ4_0DKVODvTmMYA-wRUoiqQb8jKS6&share_author_id=6718945945084068869&u_code=dbia137em0656b&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&user_id=6811100476814459909&tt_from=copy&utm_source=copy&source=h5_mROCA Technical Soccer Training Website:  https://www.rocasoccertraining.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocasoccerpt...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rocatechsoccertraining?_d=dbia164l91dj58&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAA3Pk18bwC2iQuTlXFs2vyhOGDc23P9G57vJZwFbGU1zCp_db3RgdwnOxpeWHeMN8E&share_author_id=6811100476814459909&u_code=dbia137em0656b&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&user_id=6811100476814459909&tt_from=sms&utm_source=sms&source=h5_m

Episode 9 features a top soccer coach in Kitchener-Waterloo who has been leading the sport in this area of Canada for decades. Hear what Mario has to say about how we can achieve a better standard as a footballing nation. Sports Link Store: https://sportslinkstore.com/ Core Lifestyle & Recreation Complex: http://www.coresportsandfitness.com/Kitchener Academy: https://kitchenersc.com/home/?Laurier Men's Soccer: https://www.laurierathletics.com/varsityathletics/createteam.php?sport=MSOCCROCA Website: https://www.rocasoccertraining.ca/ROCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocatechnicalsoccertraining/?hl=enROCA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjI1k3n0AKZJ1J8B9c3b8_Q?view_as=subscriberROCA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocasoccerpt/?ref=bookmarks

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Canadian National Team right back Marcus Godinho. Marcus has not had an easy route to the professional game, having experienced many injuries and setbacks on his journey to the professional game. Marcus tells us all about the ultra-competitive nature of the professional game and what it takes to make it. This episode is a great listen for young professionals, youth players, and parents as Marcus gives us some valuable examples of perseverance, mental toughness, and dedication to his craft. visit https://www.rocasoccertraining.ca/all-products to book your in person private sessions. 

This week's guest is an individual trainer located in Orange County, California who has trained many MLS players, and has a unique take on supplemental training. This is an great listen for anyone looking to get into supplemental training as a profession. BP6 Elite Training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bp6elite/?hl=enBP6 Website: https://www.bp6elite.com/

This episode features NJCAA and Monroe College head coach Marcus DiBernardo, a very unique and successful coach at the collegiate level in the U.S. Marcus' methodologies go against the grain and challenge many North American coaching models. Enjoy the episode, and leave us a review! 

During this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Pedro Dias, an experienced former professional player and coach for Sporting CP, Vancouver Whitecaps, C.D. Nacional Madeira, and many other notable clubs. With the recent transfer of Alphonso Davies to Bayern Munich, Vancouver Whitecaps has put themselves on the map in terms of player development and setting up national scouting networks. Pedro Dias tells us about the ways in which Vancouver has gone about this and provides some interesting suggestions for other North American and specifically Canadian clubs. 

This episode gets very passionate when we begin to discuss Canadian soccer and the issues surrounding youth development. João shares his experiences on working with top players in Benfica's academy and his experiences now with Canadian youth players. We begin to dive into these topics around the 45 minute mark. 

This week's episode we breakdown various coaching methodologies with former Monaco first team and Benfica academy coach Joāo Tralhāo. He tells us about the differences in coaching U19s, U23s, and first team players, and gives some interesting advice to young aspiring coaches looking to climb up the footballing ranks. 

This episode features Pedro Talhinhas, Cristiano Ronaldo's youth academy coach at C.D. Nacional da Madeira, and the current academy coordinator.  Listen as Pedro speaks about Cristiano and his experiences coaching the superstar in the academy. English translations to come! C.D. Nacional Madeira International Youth Tournament information:www.crcampus.com

In this interview I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing a top professional scout for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the best academy in the world, Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Miguel Soares has taken part in the recruitment of tons of world renowned players, including Bernardo Silva, Renato Sanches, and Goncalo Guedes. Enjoy the podcast, and subscribe to the channel!