When a Valaisan coaches the legend Zizou

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One of the greatest players in history and current Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, made a special trip from Madrid to his facilities at the Z5 in Aix-en-Provence for a presentation led by our director Patrick La Spina:
“For almost 10 years, I have presented my work in many trainings for coaches… This presentation in Aix-en-Provence for one coach was very special: for the player he was, for the coach and the person he is!”
Zinedine Zidane was enthusiastic about the approach and the content.

Read the article published on Le Nouvelliste, March 30 2019 (in French)

Visit to Stade Rennais

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Training given to the reserve (training center among the best in France).  
Very nice moments!
Thanks to Jean-Marc Kuentz ( assistant coach ) for the warm welcome and the organization and to Sabri Lamouchi for the time spent !

Spanish Football Federation

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The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) invited Patrick La Spina as a speaker for its congress “Hablemos futbol”: how to develop individual behaviors and small group play under high intensity in connection with tactics.

300 participants from all over Spain listened to speakers from clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Leicester City, PSG and Real Madrid, who spoke about the new trends in modern soccer.

Continuing Education French Football Federation

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Within the framework of the continuous training of the Atlantic Football League (French Football Federation), Patrick La Spina and his staff went to Nantes to intervene with the heads of sports sections.

Training at Olympique de Marseille

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Patrick La Spina gave a training course for the coaches of the training center of the Olympique de Marseille!

Standard de Liège

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In the magnificent facilities of the Robert Louis Dreyfus training center of Standard de Liège, a specific training for Standard coaches, followed by a training open to all with more than 50 educators from all over Belgium.

Olympique Lyonnais Training

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Patrick La Spina and his staff responded to the invitation of Olympique Lyonnais for a presentation to the educators of the training center: theoretical part and practical demonstration under a torrential rain! 

Foot Lab at FC Basel

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The founder of Foot Lab, Patrick La Spina, has been hired as technical coach by FC Basel for the next seasons.

More than a method, a philosophy

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Just 30 years ago, the “Coerver Method” was born, based on the development of the player’s technical qualities, his confidence and his creativity… To find out more, Vestiaires went to meet one of the brand’s ambassadors, Patrick La Spina. 

Read the article of Vestiaire Magazine (in French only)

Here’s how to play like him (Robben)

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At a time when Switzerland suffers from a chronic shortage of playmakers, a revolutionary method has arrived in our country. Patrick La Spina, its representative, preaches good technique. Arjen Robben is the best example.

Read the article of Matin Dimanche (in French only)

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