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Up Back Through: A Soccer Coaching Podcast

Brought to you by Running the Show: A blog for everyone in love with the beautiful game. Swedish coach David Selini and American coach Eddy Prugh talk anything and everything soccer through a tactical and technical lens.
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Episodes

Julian Nagelsmann and the German Way

This week, Up Back Through welcomed Tobias Hahn, a German coach and tactics writer to discuss youth development in Germany, small-sided games and comparisons with other countries. Of course, we couldn't let him leave without discussing Julian Nagelsmann first! * * * You can read Tobias' writing at thefalsefullback.de

Nov 24, 202154 min

Graham Potter: From Östersund to the Premier League

David and Eddy talk about the tactics and meteoric rise of English manager Graham Potter. Beginning with his time in Sweden, taking Östersunds FK from the fifth division to the top flight of Swedish football he then made the move to Swansea FC. Since taking over at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, Potter has entered the conversation for vacant positions at some of the biggest clubs in England. Listen to what makes him such a special coaching talent!

Nov 18, 202144 min

Coaches Pod: Getting the Most out of Video Analysis

David and Eddy discuss their experiences as player and coach when analyzing film. David talks about his tactics with video breakdown with his team, IF Sylvia, and Eddy recalls how he developed as a player with the use of video analysis.

Oct 16, 202140 min

Strikerless systems

This week David and Eddy talk about the advantages of the strikerless system and how we might start seeing it more and more in modern football after the likes of Pep Guardiola have made it popular. From Lionel Messi at Barcelona to Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City, the guys delve into the ideas that have lead to its popularity.

Sep 09, 202128 min

Premier League Preview!

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds, Nuno Espirito Santo's Spurs plus Manchester City, Manchester United, Norwich's shrewd recruitment - our preview ahead of the Premier League season!

Aug 13, 202143 min

Euro Special: The tactics of Roberto Mancini's Italy

On this episode David and Eddy discuss the tactics of Roberto Mancini's Italy, other impressive sides at Euro 2020, Alexander Isak, Manuel Locatelli, Dejan Kulusevski, Nicolò Barella and other stars of the tournament thus far!

Jun 25, 202137 min

Atlético, Mourinho, Leicester, Kane and more!

David and Eddy sit down to discuss the league tables heading into the final weekend of play, Jose Mourinho's move to AS Roma, where Harry Kane is likely to end up next season and even some news from the NCAA National Championship.

May 21, 202153 min

Jesse Marsch and the Red Bull Way

With the American Jesse Marsch joining RB Leipzig soon, David Selini and Eddy Prugh discuss his future, the Red Bull network, their playing style as well as their player and coach development.

May 07, 202144 min

Lille OSC and the art of positional play

David Selini explains how Lille have found themselves at the top of Ligue 1 with four games left to play while Eddy Prugh focuses on what Lille are doing on the business end that has helped them find such great success.

May 07, 202141 min

The art of finishing

Coaches David and Eddy discuss what makes a great goalscorer and what it takes to mould young players into instinctive and skillful forwards.

Apr 17, 202140 min

Player Development: The United States vs Europe

On the second edition of Up Back Through Swedish coach David Selini and American coach Eddy Prugh discuss the differences in player development practices from the US to Europe. They talk about developing decision-making, different pathways for young players and highlight the performances of Americans Gio Reyna and Christian Pulisic and Swedes Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak.

Apr 07, 202146 min

Manchester Derby

Swedish coach David Selini and American coach Eddy Prugh talk tactics from the Manchester Derby as well as the outstanding performances of Luke Shaw and others.

Mar 31, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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