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Inside The Game
Inside The Game is a weekly podcast with Stuart Sharples, hosted by Steel United, designed to support coaches, players, and parents by breaking down key topics from our coaching curriculum. Each episode dives into a fundamental aspect of the game, explores a core value that shapes player development, and features a special guest offering insights on the weekly theme. Whether you're on the pitch or in the stands, this podcast will help you understand the game on a deeper level. Let’s step inside the game!
Inside The Game
Episode Sixteen - The Art Of Counter Attacking
In Week 6 of Inside The Game, host Stuart Sharples explores the theme of The Art of Counter Attacking — those electrifying moments when teams turn defense into attack with speed, precision, and purpose. Our curriculum topic is Attacking Transitions, and our core value is Respect.
We break down why counter attacks are more than just playing forward quickly — they depend on recognition, timing, and respecting the roles of every player involved. He shares a small-sided 3v2 transition activity designed to train quick reactions, purposeful support runs, and decision-making under pressure. Professional examples, from Leicester City’s 2015/16 title run to the USWNT’s dynamic breakaways, highlight how great teams master these moments by trusting and respecting each other’s responsibilities.
This week’s guest is Adam Tourle, who shares his insights on teaching players to recognize transition triggers, avoid common mistakes, and find the balance between urgency and control. He also reflects on the value of observing other coaches and how learning from others can sharpen your own approach.
We close with the Coaching Question of the Week: “When was the last time you watched another person’s session and got ideas from it?” A reminder that respect for the craft of coaching means staying open, curious, and always learning.
🎧 Step Inside The Game for tactical insight, practical coaching ideas, and conversations that connect the details of the game to the values that shape it.
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