Comments on: Brazilian Soccer Schools, Leeds, England

By: The Power of Play: 3 Tips « The Talent Code

The Power of Play: 3 Tips « The Talent Code — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:17:20 +0000

[...] Venice Beach skateboarders riding inside an empty swimming pool, Brazilian soccer players on the futbol de salao court, cricketer Don Bradman learning to hit by bouncing a golf ball off a dented water tank, or baseball [...]

By: Clark

Clark — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:00:42 +0000

FUTSAL ACADEMY in LEEDS! Soon, in 2010!

By: Ala'a

Ala'a — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:43:27 +0000

When I look again at soccer and remember all of the games I watched, when players plays in 16m from the goals spot we have ‘futbol de salao’. In another way if you can delete all of areas around the 16m square you can see it clearly!

By: What Shape is Your Talent? « The Talent Code

What Shape is Your Talent? « The Talent Code — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:33:03 +0000

[...] And that’s what I observed at the talent hotbeds like Meadowmount (where loops ruled), Brazilian futsal (home of fast, reactive spiderwebs), or the Bronte household (spiderwebs and [...]

By: Wilson

Wilson — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:03:06 +0000

The new Brazilian Futsal Academy is coming in Leeds in 2010!

By: Clayton Rosario

Clayton Rosario — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:27:41 +0000

Brazillian soccer training methods definately has it’s merits.
However, I believe there are a number of factors needed to develop a World Class player.
First of all a God Given talent.Secondly, the player has to be self driven.Also,the training invironment and quality coaches who are good at motivating players.
What are the other factors that make a top player ?
The country and opportunities.In Europe soccer is a religion.Kids play at recess,in the streets,attend pro games and watch many pro games.Some times having the financial resources and supportive parents is a factor as well.
World class players have come out of UK,France,Argentina,Portugal,Germany,Holland and Hungary.
The French took some serious steps into player development 20 years ago and established formation centres.They studied the methods of the Dutch and Brazilian and added their own flavour.
Since then they have produced stars like Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane.
What makes the Brazilain produce a number of world stars is not just Futsal. It’s the culture. e.g. Music, playing on the sandy beaches for hours and poverty.Many poor kids looking for a way out.

Lastly, there is more to developing a World Class player.
I can teach my students all the Juggling and creative footwork.However, there has to be resistence in a game realistic situation. Also, the players have to be able to perform the moves or control the ball in a high level pressure situation.

Clayton Rosario Port Colborne Niagara Region Ontario Canada

By: Ian McClurg

Ian McClurg — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:05:52 +0000

Daniel, I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much your work in “The Talent Code” has assisted us in establishing our Brazilian Soccer School in Burlington, Ontario. In Canada, we are trying to change “old thinking” that repeatedly playing games and stressing “winning versus development” is the correct education for young soccer players. Your work has assisted us to start to change some of these thoughts and has aided us greatly. Yesterday, I posted a new article on my blog http://mybraziliansoccerschools.blogspot.com and hope that I adequately protrayed your work. Thanks again.