Majken Gilmartin

We can say that the Pons method improves almost all modern training exercises and any methodology, even any physical, technical, tactical or mental quality. Almost all the exercises we see today in football training are susceptible to improvement if the principles of the Pons Method are applied. This is because, in many cases, the exercises are not designed to be completely specific, nor are they aligned with the real demands of the game or with the characteristics of the team and the players or the head coach's game model. Many times specialists design their own tasks prioritizing their specialty and not the specific task, which becomes their principle, a serious error that the Pons method solves thanks to the principle of specific specialty in training. https://lnkd.in/dijNWVYe

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Masterclass in Leadership: Martin Odegaard’s On-Field Communication 🗣️ #MartinOdegaard #FootballIQ #CaptainMentality #GameIntelligence #OnFieldLeadership #FootballCommunication #SoccerInsights #PremierLeague #Arsenal #FootballMasterclass #Playmaker #FootballAnalysis #CaptainSkills #SoccerTips

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Join the PONS FOOTBALL Community and Boost Your Football Career! Dear members of the PONS FOOTBALL Community, We are pleased to invite you to join our free platform and resources designed to boost your knowledge and connections in the world of football. Download our Football Assistant Coach APP and access free information and tools that will enrich your professional practice. Exclusive Benefits in the APP and Community Websites Access to the Pons Method Institute Sign up for free at the Pons Method Institute to learn best practices and techniques directly from the internationally recognised Pons methodology. It is an ideal resource to improve your skills and delve into innovative coaching strategies. UEFA Pro Profile on UEFA Pro Coaches If you are a UEFA Pro certified coach, you can create and manage your profile on UEFA Pro Coaches. This will give you professional visibility within a network of elite coaches, in a simple and fast way. Football Business Networking If you have a football-related business, join the Football Business Network and improve the visibility of your company. It is a unique opportunity to connect with other professionals and potential partners in the football sector. Updates and Technology at the Service of Football In the APP, we will update daily with relevant content to offer you the latest in strategies, trends and, whenever possible, integrating technology that enhances the experience and learning of all our members. Join Our Community Our commitment is to share the Pons methodology with the world, bringing you closer to tools and knowledge that will help you grow. As one of the greats said: "Football is football." And at PONS FOOTBALL, we are here to live it and learn together every day. Download now the APP and subscribe today to get started! FREE https://lnkd.in/d9DDZqGK PONS FOOTBALL #footballmethodology #footballplayer #football #footballcoach #footballclub #clubdefutbol #futbol #futebol #calcio #footballclubs #metodologiafútbol #metodopons #ponsmethod #innovacionesmetodopons #EspecialidadEspecífica #Gamificaciónespecifica #creaciónProcesosAutomatizados #RehabilitaciónEspecífica  #SincronicidadEmpáticayProgresiva  #fragmentaciónEspecífica #individualizacióncolectiva #inclusión #EspecíficaIndividualizada #ActualizacióntecnológicaIntegralyPersonalizada #AdaptabilidadDinámicoCompleja #OptimizaciónEfectiva #NeurocienciaEspecíficaAplicada #principiosmetodopons #mejorasmetodopons #palancasrendimientometodopons #ventajasmetodopons #footballmethodology #footballplayer #football #footballcoach #footballclub #clubdefutbol #futbol #futebol #calcio #footballclubs #metodologiafútbol #metodopons #ponsmethod #innovacionesmetodopons #SpecificSpeciality #SpecificGamification #creationAutomatedProcesses #SpecificRehabilitation  #EmpathicandProgressiveSynchronicity  #Specificfragmentation #collectiveindividualization #IndividualizedSpecificinclusion #IntegrallyPersonalizedTechnologicalUpdating 

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Almost every club/city we visit in emerging padel countries there is a common theme...the need to learn to slow the game down. The learning process for players in padel looks like this: 1. Start padel - enjoy hitting hard (often successful against beginners) 2. Play more regularly - often with ex-tennis players and your whole group hits hard. 3. Play against a more padel experienced player...and lose comfortably- realise the game is about placement and control. 4. Learn to slow the speed of the ball hitting softly and understand the strategy better...therefore improve. 5. Use variety of speed as part of your tactic, but still understanding slow controlled shots are often what sets the point up to use power! If you are still winning by playing fast (and rushing the net), you haven't played a more experienced padel player yet! In this podcast we discuss why you need to slow the ball down and importantly...HOW! Are you and your group still hitting too hard? Which stage of padel learning are you in?

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1. Talent Identification and Development Scouting: JKK Sports Management actively scouts for young and emerging talent globally, identifying players with potential and providing them with opportunities to develop their skills. Youth Development Programs: Establishing and managing football academies and training programs that focus on the holistic development of young players, both on and off the field. Technical Training: Providing access to high-quality coaching and training facilities to help players enhance their technical abilities and tactical understanding of the game. 2. Player Representation and Career Management Contract Negotiation: Representing players in negotiations with clubs to secure the best possible contracts, including salary, bonuses, and other benefits. Career Planning: Offering strategic advice on career progression, including potential transfers, loan moves, and long-term career goals. Legal and Financial Advisory: Providing legal and financial advice to ensure that players’ contracts and earnings are managed effectively and in their best interests. 3. Marketing and Public Relations Brand Management: Helping players build and maintain a strong personal brand through media relations, social media management, and public appearances. Sponsorship and Endorsements: Securing lucrative sponsorship deals and endorsement opportunities that align with the player’s brand and enhance their marketability. Public Image: Managing the public image of players to ensure they maintain a positive reputation both within the football community and with the general public. 4. Health and Wellness Support Physical Training: Coordinating with top trainers and fitness experts to ensure players are in peak physical condition. Medical Support: Providing access to medical professionals and specialists for injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Mental Health Resources: Offering support for mental health and well-being, recognizing the pressures and stresses associated with professional football. 5. Community Engagement and Social Responsibility Community Programs: Organizing community outreach programs and events that encourage young people to participate in football and promote healthy lifestyles. Charitable Initiatives: Supporting players in their philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of foundations and participation in charitable events. Role Model Development: Encouraging players to act as positive role models in their communities and promoting social causes. 6. Global Networking and Opportunities International Transfers: Facilitating transfers and loans to clubs around the world, helping players gain international experience and exposure. Global Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with football clubs, leagues, and organizations globally to create opportunities for players. Showcasing Talent: Organizing trials, showcases, and tournaments to provide players with the platform to demonstrate their skills

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Observations what could help Finland’s build up phase: 1. Occupying critical spaces (necessary width, playmaking zone, red zone, threat behind) 2. Shorter distances between players for better connections and more secure ball movement 3. More aggressive mf supports (create passing options and invite the 2nd line of press to create spaces in ”red zone”) 4. Courage to play under pressure 🎨 xps network

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Your network is your net worth. This statement is so true in football. In an industry where practitioners are recruited through word of mouth more than by formal methods, having a strong international network is crucial for career growth. For many, networking is a daunting task. Without a clear networking plan, it can feel like a scattergun approach with minimal success. Check out my free guide below for advice around how to network in football: https://lnkd.in/eAXsTx99

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The mythology around the boom (and then, well, almost bust) of padel in Sweden following an oversupply of courts is pretty established in the sport's folklore. Hopefully, however, #Sweden is now ‘finding its level’ again, following some high profile padel club closures and consolidations.    We’ve also heard about how other Nordic nations, and the #Netherlands have been en route to join #Italy, #Spain and #Portugal at the #padel party top table.    However, what about the so-called new, emerging big three European padel nations of #France, the #UK and #Germany? Three nations with a proud tennis heritage. Will that collective love of tennis across this combined 219m population translate to padel?   Has the UK’s (in)famous planning system caused a hold up in court builds, as some anecdotally are saying? What about Germany’s renowned regulatory efficiency - is that a help or hindrance when it comes to the sustainable growth of padel? And what about France’s court growth (a country considered ahead of the UK and Germany in their padel journey)?    I understand that next week is the week we get the data! Looking forward to seeing what Pablo Carro’s PLAYTOMIC team conclude in the 2024 #GlobalPadelReport.    It will be a must read. As simple as that.   #playtomicglobalpadelreport #WorldsFastestGrowingSport

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"Not knowing the Pons Method in modern football is overlooking a key piece of the puzzle that makes up high-performance training" 🙏 The Pons method is not only a set of innovations, improvements, principles, and levers of training performance in football, the Pons Method is a philosophy of how to increase the efficiency of a synergistic staff and not only solve the team's problems. , but of each of the players that make it up” www.innovafootball.com institute.ponsmethod.com www.ponsmethod.com www.davidponscoach.com #metodopons #footballmethodology #footballperformance #footballtraining #footballtrainers #footballexercises #innovafootball #ponsmethod #footballtraining

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This is a common complaints for players..."why is padel so expensive?" So many players are starting the sport of padel around the world and are just beginning their journey - the last thing we want is for them to be put off by the price! Many play on holiday in Spain and then come home (wherever home is) and look for padel near them! The next comment they have is: "I played in Spain for €4 per person and here I have to pay..." Having played in clubs all over the world, the prices vary according to different factors. The costs to build the club, getting planning permissions, importing courts, leasing land...the list goes on! In this podcast episode we explain why the game is pricey at the moment in some parts of the world! Is padel TOO expensive where you are? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eC3Cnu-2

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It is July again, and the football transfer market is about to go berserk again. As always plenty of Free Agents are up for grabs in the transfer market. Would you like your club to make a move for these superstars? Find out more about some of the top Free Agents here 👇 #Sportanic | #SportsRedefined | #FIFA | #SummerTransferWindow | #FreeAgents

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⬇ Looking forward to this next week, join us! ⬇ 💡 The average European football match generates 0.8 kg of waste per spectator*. This is at least 750,000 tonnes per year when matches just organised by European national football associations are taken into account... ♻ There is so much football and sport organisations more broadly can do to both reduce their own impacts through moving to a more circular model for goods and materials and save money. #EUFREEKICKS #circulareconomy #football #sportpositive * https://lnkd.in/e8vS8S53.

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I recorded a podcast episode. The second one my life.🎙️ Luckily, on one of the subjects I love most in the world. 👉 SportsTech & innovation in the football industry. It was a pleasure to be on the podcast alongside with Eduardo Valdés Jiménez and Jaime Domínguez Pérez de Ayala discussing how sport entities need to grow by looking at innovation as the main captain in the team. Here it is if you do not want to miss the growth train in your organization. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dEWiymWe

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At Grassform, we understand that the foundation of elite football performance is built on the quality and consistency of the playing surface. Delivering a world-class training environment goes far beyond construction—it requires a meticulously designed sustainable maintenance program that ensures longevity, safety, and performance for the athletes. Why is Quality of Maintenance So Critical? The quality of maintenance directly impacts: ✅ Performance: An optimal surface allows athletes to train at the highest level. ✅ Safety: Well-maintained fields reduce injury risks significantly. ✅ Investment Longevity: Proper care preserves the field’s value, minimizing costly reconstructions. The Grassform Approach: Comprehensive Maintenance Specifications Our team specializes in designing tailored maintenance programs that address the specific needs of elite training centers. These programs include detailed technical, operational, and financial plans to ensure consistent quality and long-term sustainability. 1. Maintenance Practices: We outline clear maintenance strategies across all time frames, from daily to annual practices. 2. Usage Hour Forecasts & Protection Practices: Grassform develops accurate usage hour forecasts and integrates protection practices, such as rest rotations, load management, and temporary coverings to ensure durability under pressure. 3. Material Specifications: We ensure only the best materials are used for maintenance—be it for fertilization, topdressing, or repairs. Sustainability is at the core of our strategy, focusing on eco-friendly materials. The Right Tools & People for the Job A maintenance program is only as effective as the tools and team behind it. We incorporate: Machinery Requirements: Specification of modern, efficient equipment for aeration, mowing, irrigation, and soil management. Personnel Planning: Tailored staffing plans, including trained groundskeepers and turf management experts, to oversee the execution of daily and long-term practices. Performance Criteria: Measuring Success We believe in setting measurable performance criteria to evaluate the playing surface regularly. Through advanced accredited test methods such as hardness testing, traction assessment, and visual inspections, we ensure that the surface consistently meets international quality standards and maintains its value over time. Future-Ready Solutions Grassform goes beyond standard maintenance by integrating sustainability into our programs: 🌱 Water-efficient irrigation systems. 🌱 Environmentally friendly fertilizers and soil amendments. 🌱 Reduced machinery emissions and energy consumption. The Bottom Line Elite football training centers demand surfaces that perform as hard as the athletes using them. At Grassform we craft sustainable, data-driven programs that ensure long-term quality, safety, and value. Let’s create playing surfaces that inspires champions and endures the test of time!

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How much do professional padel players earn? As popularity skyrockets, so too are player earnings. The emergence of Premier Padel, the new world tour owned by Qatar Sports Investments, has been a game changer for player prize pool. Players' take for winning Major events now exceeds USD50k, up 2.5x from the Masters Final of the World Padel Tour Newly formed competitions like Pro Padel League in the US and Hexagon Cup in Europe distribute prize pools of USD1m+ while others like Ultimate Padel Tour UPT and Reserve Cup distribute about a quarter of this. With padel rapidly becoming a global sport now broadcast in 180+ countries, larger competitions will emerge. Back in 2021 only a handful of players earned USD100k on tour. In 3 short years, elite padel pros now have a path to become multi-millionaires both on and off the court. #padel #india #padelindia #padelearnings #premierpadel

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This week I am hosting the first Townhall Call to discuss, evaluate and plan next steps regarding certain pillars of the UK padel ecosystem. Next week I am looking to host the second call.... CALL 2 (of 5) TITLE: INCREASING PADEL PARTICIPATION IN THE UK DATE & TIME: Thursday 19th Sept 6pm UK time (provisionally for 2 hours) WORKING AGENDA: WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHY Different data in different report but approx 23,000/50,000/90,000 active users Good split across sex Probably skews to the South Skews to older players Skews to affluent players due to costs linked to membership fees, court rental, travel etc WHERE DO WE WANT TO BE & WHY Higher number generally to create awareness, credibility, accelerated planning processes etc Higher number of kids and young adults picking up and playing, which requires integration into school curriculums, holiday camps, community provisions. Fairer distribution across demographics in terms of household income, ethnic groups Maintained gender balance HOW DO WE GET THERE Better marketing of the sport generally (see Visibility which will be in Call 5 of 5) creating visibility, awareness, curiosity, understanding etc Lower cost to consumer business models for accessibility Court time set aside for schools, kid squads, universities, holiday camps via super off peak filling, subsidisation, other creative incentives Public and private school curriculum and resourcing expertise crafting specific strategy, lobbying, incentives LTA What role do we expect the LTA to play in any of the above? Supervisor? PLanner? Financer? Subsidiser? Endorser? Certifier? Communicator? Lobbyist? NEXT STEPS If you would like to join this call, please forward your email address to me, either in the comments, or feel free to direct message me it, and I will add you to a Google Meet call. The Working Agenda is just that, so also, feel free to suggest other aspects of the topic that you feel we need to address. Of course the Townhall itself will be fluid and flexible. Looking forward to the conversation this week as well as this one above next week!

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