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Education: Physical Education at the Federal University of

Viçosa-MG in 1996
Specialization: Athletic Training at the Federal University
of Minas Gerais
Clubs: América-MG and Atlético-MG (U-15 and U-17)
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Importance of passing "In order to fully understand the
principles of the game of football, a good understanding of
passing is a must. A player needs experience in situations
of making decision with pressure coupled with the
knowledge of the various systems of play, but in order to
effective apply this knowledge players need to master
passing. Furthermore, players need a broad knowledge of
the concept of systems and the functions within each
system, including the specific characteristics of their
positions. These components, both in practice and theory,
can provide the player with the opportunity to understand
the game and its competitive reality."
Decision-making "At Atletico-MG all coaches should
conduct, stimulate and encourage proactive behavior,
leadership and constant communication. This in turn
allows players to develop their decision-making
capabilities on the field. In time, they should be able act
immediately on changes that the game presents. So to
make the plan a reality, every coach within the club
assumes the responsibility to discuss, explain and provide
the tools that players need in order to make decisions on
the field. I believe that by clearly defining our learning
objectives and allowing players to express their doubts
and difficulties you can establish a confident relationship
between the player
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