Goal Path Consulting

Accelerating the development of players, coaches, and clubs through unique methodology and a culture rooted equally in ambition and trust. Founded by @EvanFuhs.

[Goal Path Consulting @GoalPathCoach]

There is no better way to launch the new twitter account than by offering gratitude to the clients who have jumped in at the very start of this consulting journey. Thank you!!

[Goal Path Consulting @GoalPathCoach]

Harry Kane uses just enough deception in the 1v1 to create a window AROUND the defender for the assist. This process is also quicker than dribbling BEYOND, so the opponents don't have time to recognize the cross and mark Sterling.

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[Goal Path Consulting @GoalPathCoach]

Classic example of a cross AROUND the defender from Harry Kane here.

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[Goal Path Consulting @GoalPathCoach]

Too often, players try to get BEYOND the defender in that wide 1v1 before attempting their cross. It is much more difficult to dribble all the way BEYOND, so they'll get fewer crosses if you limit yourself to that scenario! 2/3

[Goal Path Consulting @GoalPathCoach]

Just last night, I was working with club coaches on developing Decision Making in their players. Unfortunately, the prevalence of sideline joystick instruction dominated our discussion.

That is literally robbing the players of the opportunity to develop this crucial ability.

[Jorg van der Breggen @JvanderB78]

🗣”Screaming doesn’t equal coaching & decision making is their process!!”#letthemplay

[Goal Path Consulting @GoalPathCoach]

✅ Know the person to improve the player
✅ Open their mind to knowledge, don't force feed info
✅ Guided discovery references, no lectures
✅ Challenge to find your own answer to the game's ?s
This is EXACTLY how 1-on-1 sessions are delivered here!

[Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 @Mr_Tennis_Coach]

We want to guide our players towards discovering solutions rather than just giving them the answer.

Learning is more powerful when done this way.

A common question from coaches is “What if the player just wants to know the answer?

Here's exactly what to do in 4 steps: