Graeme McDowall
The System: What We Can Learn When Science and Reason Collide with Scottish Football
The System: What We Can Learn When Science and Reason Collide with Scottish Football
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The System is a book that explores the science of talent development in Scotland and how to produce world-class players again. It examines the influence of Scots on the game worldwide, the demise of street football, the potential flaws in the way children are selected for elite academies, and how they are coached.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
The System is a captivating tale of Scotland's unwavering quest to reclaim its status as a footballing nation capable of producing world-class players once again. The remarkable quality of Scottish footballers is evident in the fact that, by the time the 22 players from the 1982 World Cup Scotland squad retired, they had collectively won an impressive 31 European club competition winners' medals. Despite Scotland's participation in the 1998 World Cup finals, it has yet to qualify for the competition in the 21st century. This book delves into the intricate world of talent development and explores various aspects of Scotland's current system. It examines the profound influence of Scots on the game worldwide, the decline of street football, the potential flaws in the selection process for elite academies, the coaching methods employed, and much more. After meticulously examining every facet of the process, Graeme McDowall has reached a profound conclusion: it is time to revolutionize the system and restore Scotland's former glory by producing the type of players that once made the nation renowned.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 218 x 140 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801500890
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