THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #111 - SPIELVERLAGERUNG w/ MARTIN RAFELT

Spielverlagerung is a world renowned tactical analysis platform. One of the key protagonists behind it's rapid ascent has been Martin Rafelt. What started out as a mere hobby soon became a passion with their work attracting the gaze of Thomas Tuchel among others. Obtaining experience coaching soon flavoured Martin's work in analysis, constantly building his football network. Years later the success arc of the platform has gone full circle with Martin amongst many others educating patrons through their new academy and podcast platforms. It was a joy to speak with Martin and hear his views as to a myriad of topics from the importance of networks, environmental design for youth development, simple v hard practices and so much more.Listen to find out more including;- The connection between coaching and analysis?- Why football is universally popular?- Spielverlagerung; early days and how it has evolved.- Thomas Tuchel & opposition analysis at Mainz.- What is at the core of football tactics?- Simple v Hard continiuum when it comes to youth development.Timestamps;00:00 - 06:16 - Intro06:17 - 14:55 - Spielverlagerung14:56 - 17:37 - Tuchel17:38 - 23:57 - Coaching23:58 - 30:40 - Role Models30:41 - 40:59 - Hajduk Split41:00 - 54:06 - Tactics54:07 - 56:12 - AdviceMartin's Twitter; https://twitter.com/martinrafelt?lang=enSV Academy; https://spielverlagerung.com/sv-academy/Get in touch;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=enYouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPodEmail: cwalsh95@outlook.ie