Training Ground Guru Podcast Pep Lijnders: Liverpool’s intensity identity (Part 2)
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Aug 24, 2023 Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders reflects on his career, Liverpool's youth development, and his special relationship with Jurgen Klopp. Highlights include the importance of building an 'inside pathway' for young players, the progression of coaches and analysts at Liverpool, and Lijnders' admiration for Klopp's coaching style.
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Early Coaching Start & Philosophy
- Pep Lijnders began coaching at age 18 after a knee injury ended his playing career early.\n- He crafted coaching principles and led youth development, emphasizing a playing style focused on technique and positional attack.
Collective Approach Drives Development
- The biggest individual player development comes from a strong collective team approach.\n- Porto’s scouting forced their academy to match high talent levels, fostering better youth-to-first-team transitions.
Build an Inside Pathway
- Create an 'inside pathway' by integrating academy talents with the first team early and building coach-manager-player relationships.\n- This fosters loyalty and motivation among young players to embrace club playing style.