Modern Soccer Coach Podcast Chelsea Approach To Player Development With Adi Viveash
Aug 12, 2025
Adi Viveash, a seasoned coach with a rich background at Chelsea Academy and now at Middlesbrough, delves into youth player development and the evolving landscape of football. He shares insights on the changing dynamics over the past decade, the balance needed between immediate success and long-term growth, and tackling challenges young players face. He emphasizes the importance of effective coaching and established systems in nurturing talent, while also discussing the technical and character development required for future stars.
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Physicality Changed The Game
- The Premier League has become more physical and faster, which reduces the number of true maverick technical players.
- This shift makes risk-averse tactics more common because staying up has massive financial consequences.
Keep Technical Standards Consistent
- Maintain a constant technical development plan across age groups and raise standards as players progress.
- Use individual action plans (IAPs) to target technical weaknesses while continuing to refine strengths.
Rotate Positions And Revisit Plans
- Rotate players through different positions to expand game understanding and protect flair players from early profile lock-in.
- Revisit each player's plan every six weeks and drip-feed weaker areas into training.