What's going on! If you've ever considered using Wyscout or want to know how I use the platform for my analyses, check out a brand new video on themastermindsite.com, where I show you exactly how to use the platform for successful analysis. This is only the audio file, so be sure to follow along with the video on the site!

Coaching Craft - our online course for coaches is now live on TheMastermindSite.com. Check out my thoughts on why you never want to be the last coach for an athlete in this 5-minute preview of the course, taken from Chapter 5 - Modern Day Coaching Metholodogies. Course registrants get access to... -> 12 chapters full of exclusive resources including presentations, video, and audio all about how to create optimal learning environments for athletes, whether you are a new or expert coach. -> Ebooks like our Coaching Philosophies Guide -> Opportunities for 1-on-1 coaching with Rhys & back-and-forth connection through the course. If you are interested in taking the course visit: https://themastermindsite.com/2023/07/03/coaching-craft-online-course-with-rhys-desmond/ Thanks for reading and see you soon! Socials @mastermindsite & @desmondrhys. © TheMastermindSite.com 2023

It's time to launch our Coaching & Leadership course - Coaching Craft. Check out the audio file for chapter 4 of our course - all about coaching philosophies! Course registrants get access to... -> 12 chapters full of exclusive resources including presentations, video, and audio all about how to create optimal learning environments for athletes, whether you are a new or expert coach. -> Ebooks like our Coaching Philosophies Guide -> Opportunities for 1-on-1 coaching with Rhys & back-and-forth connection through the course. If you are interested in taking the course visit: https://themastermindsite.com/2023/07/03/coaching-craft-online-course-with-rhys-desmond/ Thanks for reading and see you soon! Socials @mastermindsite & @desmondrhys. © TheMastermindSite.com 2023

It's time to launch our Coaching & Leadership course - Coaching Craft. Check out the preview for chapter 1 of our course - all about the #1 way to excel as a coach! Course registrants get access to... -> 12 chapters full of exclusive resources including presentations, video, and audio all about how to create optimal learning environments for athletes, whether you are a new or expert coach. -> Ebooks like our Coaching Philosophies Guide -> Opportunities for 1-on-1 coaching with Rhys & back-and-forth connection through the course. If you are interested in taking the course visit: https://themastermindsite.com/2023/07/03/coaching-craft-online-course-with-rhys-desmond/ Thanks for reading and see you soon! Socials @mastermindsite & @desmondrhys. © TheMastermindSite.com 2023

In the summer of 2021, I took a youth team to an unbeaten campaign, in their first ever season playing together. While winning is never the most important part of youth soccer, I share some of the key tips and tricks that allowed me to achieve success with my team and instill a positive culture where each and every player wanted to return. In the first half of the episode, I also discuss the exciting opportunities coming up on TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show and my body of work @mastermindsite and @desmondrhys!  ----- Produced by Rhys Desmond as part of TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media and subscribe to TMS. This episode was supported by @FootyLingo. Visit FootyLingo to play language and reading comprehension games based on our analyses, and use the code "mastermindsite" at check out for 20% off any subscription plan. That's our social handle, "mastermindsite" for 20% any subscription plan on FootyLingo.com.

HEY, What’s going on? It’s Rhys Desmond here. BACK AGAIN for another podcast episode. And TODAY, I’m going to be doing a special Spin The Ball Q&A. You guys and gals ask SO many good questions and I want to get you some answers. I love helping you grow your craft, and learning from you in the process so I’m bringing back Spin The Ball for an all mailbag, AMA, Q&A, Question McConfession episode. In today's episode, I talk about how to find the balance between being fun and assertive in coaching, how to be more enthusiastic for your players, and give my thoughts on the CONCACAF Champions League and Man City vs. Tottenham this weekend. Be sure to check out @mastermindsite on social media and everything we have going on at themastermindsite.com to never miss an update.  ABOUT  Rhys Desmond is the Founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite. SUPPORT FROM... @FootyLingo. Visit FootyLingo to play language and reading comprehension games based on our analyses, and use the code "mastermindsite" at check out for 20% off any subscription plan. That's our social handle, "mastermindsite" for 20% any subscription plan on FootyLingo.com. MUSIC Music for this episode has been wonderfully provided by Pixabay. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more!

Kausty Kapoor is back! And of course, he's back to talk about Liverpool, this time with John and Declan on the Deadline Day Podcast in this transfer-centric episode. Kausty, John and Declan discuss who Liverpool should choose as their future replacements for Mane, Salah and Firmino, based off of the three-part series on TheMastermindSite.com written by Rhys Desmond.  PANEL:  John Townsend Twitter: @johntownsend99 Instagram: @johntownsend99 Declan Da Barp Twitter: @dabarp14 Kausty Kapoor Instagram: @futbolmasterminds  Produced by Rhys Desmond as part of TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media and subscribe to TMS. This episode was supported by @FootyLingo. Visit FootyLingo to play language and reading comprehension games based on our analyses, and use the code "mastermindsite" at check out for 20% off any subscription plan. That's our social handle, "mastermindsite" for 20% any subscription plan on FootyLingo.com.

AS Roma and Paulo Fonseca parted ways with the Italian giants finishing just seventh in Serie A, but a more positive semi-final run in the Europa League and some encouraging attack-minded, tactically intriguing football. Legend of the game Jose Mourinho was the man to come in and replace Fonseca, and the Portuguese icon got off to a flying start in his Roma career, winning six from the first seven. But since then, it's been typical Mourinho, with the club now potentially spiraling back into their old ways. This week I talk to Roma expert Edward Stratmann on what needs to happen if Mourinho is to change the club's fortunes around, and the tactics Mourinho has displayed since taking over from Fonseca. Be sure to follow the show @mastermindsite, and give Edward a shout using the links below.  GUEST Edward Stratmann is a freelance football writer and tactical analyst, featured on @ASRomaEN, @Arsenal, @Wyscout, @Bundesliga_EN, @Goal, and @MonacoTribune. He is the expert on all things Roma, having fallen in love with the club as a child. You can find him and his plethora of work on Twitter @EdwardStratmann. HOST Rhys Desmond is the founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more! FOLLOW US @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe via email at the footer of themastermindsite.com MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

There's a beautiful thing in the coaching community, where we all strive to share resources. But this inherently creates a problem. What works in one context, doesn't always work in another. Sam and I are both content creators who always get asked to come up with solutions to various coaching problems and share our thoughts on how coaches can accelerate their teams to new levels. While we love creating content and educating coaches, it must be said that everything we put out always needs to be adapted to the context of the individual coach, team, players and environment. The same could be said for taking things from the professional game, where very few lessons can actually be applied at the youth level. Sam and Rhys dive right into this topic and discuss why everything - from game models, to professional environments, to coaching practices, to language, should always be adapted to fit the players and the context.  GUEST Sam Holmshaw is the Head of Football Development at Kickabout Academy, the host of @The_SC_Podcast and the Technical Director of @HolmshawAcademy. Rhys describes him as 'The go-to guy when it comes to game models.' You can find his website and game model packages at samholmshaw.com/shop/ and follow him on social media @SamHolmshaw_MSc. HOST Rhys Desmond is the Founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite. Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more! FOLLOW US @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe via email at the footer of themastermindsite.com MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Looking for a unique, innovative solution to help your players get through these tough COVID times? Look no further than B42. In this exclusive interview, Rhys Desmond is joined by B42 founder Andi Gschaider to discuss his football training app used by teams and coaches around the world, including pro clubs in Germany like FC Nuremburg. Rhys and Andi discuss how coaches can use the app to inspire their players, how B42 got its name, and the company's desire to make a social impact. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media, and stay tuned for more exclusive interviews coming this month.  GUEST Andi Gschaider is the Founder and CEO of B42, a football training app that inspires and enables ambitious football teams, coaches and players to have their best possible season. You can find him on Linkedin, and you can find B42 on Instagram and the app store. Be sure to visit B42 football app (b-42.com) for more information. HOST Rhys Desmond is the Founder and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com, a football tactics and analysis website, that specializes in education for coaches, players and fans of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @desmondrhys and @mastermindsite.  Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode, and visit themastermindsite.com for more information, articles, analyses, coaching education and more!  MUSIC  Music for this episode has been wonderfully provided by Pixabay. 

This week on Futbol Masterminds - Kausty and Dawar detail the changes to the podcast since the departures of Russell and Rhys from hosting duties. The lads then get into a discussion surrounding Chelsea's title charge, and Arsenal's horrific day at the office against Liverpool. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram for more information! PANEL Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. Produced by themastermindsite.com & Rhys Desmond. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

It was an action packed weekend in the Premier League, with Manchester City getting one over on Manchester United, West Ham stunning Liverpool, and Burnley securing a surprise draw at Stamford Bridge. To top it all off, Dean Smith was sacked from his role at Aston Villa, sending shockwaves at the bottom of the table for what could be to come. The Futbol Masterminds break it all down in this week's show. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram for more information! 

Is this the end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Kausty and Dawar discuss all things Liverpool vs. United, and whether or not Solskjaer's time in charge of the Red Devils is done. The lads also discuss Ranieri's first win with Watford after their heroic second-half-comeback and Tottenham's lack of cohesion and creativity in midfield. Subscribe on Itunes and Spotify and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. PANEL Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. Produced by themastermindsite.com & Rhys Desmond.  MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

On a special edition of Futbol Masterminds, Rhys, Kausty and Dawar get together to discuss the changing nature of the Premier League - becoming more and more of a business and more and more of a "billionaire's playground." The panel also discuss the tight title race this season, and whether or not Manchester United are still in with a shout. Rhys also shares his thoughts on why Fred and McTominay are not the problem for Manchester United, and Kausty and Dawar kick off a new segment with some questions about futbol analytics. Follow the social on social media @mastermindsite and @futbolmasterminds!  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

It was a bad weekend for a lot of the top teams, but that doesn't mean it's going to be a bad episode of your weekly Futbol Masterminds podcast. In fact, it's a great episode, as we discuss the "title deciding" fixture between Chelsea and City, United's embarrassing display against Aston Villa, and Arsenal's recovery just in time to turn Tottenham into tatters. Follow the show @futbolmasterminds on social media and subscribe to never miss an episode!  PANEL Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for Futbol Masterminds & TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. John Townsend - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. Twitter: @johntowsend99 Instagram: @johntownsend99 Declan Da Barp - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. Twitter: @dabarp14 Instagram: @declandabarp Produced by themastermindsite.com and Rhys Desmond @desmondrhys, @mastermindsite.

Following Manchester United's last gap victory over West Ham United, the Futbol Masterminds dive deep into a full-blown discussion on United and their title winning chances this season, including whether or not Paul Pogba makes the team better or worse. The lads then head over to Liverpool after their impressive 3-0 win over Palace, discuss Brighton's surprising run and Leicester's lack of luck, and end with league title contenders Chelsea. Follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram and subscribe via Spotify and Itunes! PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

Ronaldo is back! And so are we, for another episode of Fubtol Masterminds. This week we dissect everything from Ronaldo, to Lukaku, to Harvey Elliott...and there's even a special guest. Follow the show @futbolmasterminds to never miss an update. PANEL Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for Futbol Masterminds & TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Podcaster for TheMastermindSite.com. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. Russell Tho - Ex-Co Host of Futbol Masterminds, PSG bandwaggoner. 

After the Premier League's third week of action, the band is back together as Rhys and Kausty are joined by Dawar Aziz to discuss all things Chelsea vs. Liverpool and that awful Arsenal performance against Manchester City. The lads also give their opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Manchester United, and what it might mean for Mason Greenwood moving forward.   PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

After the Premier League's second week of action, the band is back together as Rhys and Kausty are joined by Dawar Aziz to discuss all things Matchday 2 in the Prem. Are Arsenal in a relegation battle? Will Tottenham continue to play like they're still being haunted by Mourinho's ghost? And can anyone truly challenge City for the title? We answer all of that and more on this episode.  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Dawer Aziz - Special Guest and Chelsea fan. @dawaraziz1 on Instagram. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email.

The Premier League's opening weekend saw Manchester United smash Leeds into bits, Tottenham stun Manchester City, and Chelsea and Liverpool get off to flying starts, albeit against weaker opponents. The Futbol Masterminds are there to break it all down!  PANEL Kaustubh Kapoor – Podcaster and Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. John Townsend Twitter and Instagram: @johntownsend99 Declan Da Barp Twitter: @dabarp14. Instagram: @declandabarp