JOHN OWEN WEBINAR SERIES

Deember 6, 2020 

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

Legendary England & Liverpool FC & Real Madrid player & European  Player of the Year Michael Owen played at Liverpool FC Academy where he was coached by John for 6 years before joining the Liverpool FC 1st team. Shortly after being brought up to the first team Michael played for England in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Finals and scored perhaps the best goal of the tournament against Argentina (here). John, Gary & Carine discuss what made Michael special & differentiated him from other players and went into detail about Michaels upbringing & his desire to become a special player as well as highlighting some of the technical, physical and tactical qualities that made Michael one the best players in the world. Michael was the favorite player of Kevin De Bruynne & Sergio Aguerro

January 30, 2021

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland  & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst Academy Director& U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

..the terms 'movement off the ball' & 'timing of runs' & suggestions on when, where, how, why to make runs,  how to bend runs, make checking runs, blind side runs, early  & late runs, decoy runs, overlapping runs & more

 August 22, 2021

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland  & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:  

Allowing players to train & play freely, experiment & risk taking in training environments & teaching them to apply this to match play. They discussed the responsibility of players in the self practice process & their desire and ability and need to self correct 

September 5, 2021  

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed: 

How goals are created, scored & opportunism  in the penalty area & useful tips on how to compromise defenders. They discussed the 'danger areas' for defenders & the type of  mentality goalscorers possess

November 8, 2021 

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed: 

The making of Liverpool FC and England captain Steven Gerrard who John coached for 6 years at Liverpool FC Academy before joining the Liverpool FC 1st team. Learn what made Steven special & differentiated him from other players. We go into detail about his upbringing & desire to become a special player some of the technical, physical and tactical qualities that made Zidane claim that Steven was the best player in the world in 2005 when Steven picked up the European Champions League Final trophy after defeating AC Milan in Istanbul, earning him the 'Man of The Match Award'

December 13, 2021 

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

John had to motivate players to not only be great technically, tactically & physically, but also play as hard for their team as they did themselves. When players put on the Liverpool FC shirt that former greats had worn there usually isn't a need to inspire players to play 'out of their skin', however, as with all teams each players performance for the betterment of the team requires a lot of care & understanding. Teaching players responsibility, accountability, empathy & the proper communication takes a lot of work too. John's webinar helped players better understand some of the finer points of teammates interaction including ability to inspire players to perform better for their team as well as themselves

January 30, 2022 

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland  & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director& U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens described:

Some of the characteristics John saw & helped develop when these players were under his tutelage at Liverpool FC. John & Gary discussed what traits top players exhibit when being scouted & importance of consistent training & preparation for competition & top players staying switched on in trainings. Gary asked John to describe if the best players he coached needed to exhibit a winning mentality at all times. John talked about Steven Gerrards desire to always be better when he left the practice field than when he came to practice. John talked about the importance of young players being interested in the game/students of the game & to strive for self improvement & continuous improvement by asking questions, being 'bright'

September 9, 2020 

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

Aspects of the England vs Argentina 1998 World Cup game. At Liverpool FC John coached several of the players who played in the game such as Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Steve McManaman & scorer of 'that' wonder goal Michael Owen and discussed with them areas of their game to improve 

August 2, 2020

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

Johns 'Principles of Play-Decision Making Tree' chart graced the corridors of Liverpool FC Academy for 19 yrs. John taught LFC legends Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher, Robbie Fowler  These principles are the essential platform on which strategy, tactics, positional play and curriculum are all laid. Without knowing the principles of play its not possible, or at least much more difficult to apply technical & tactical material. This is the point where 'athletes' either excel or get left behind- decision making is based on a number of factors- situational awareness, 'reading' the game etc. Sadly too many youth players hear systems based coaching & instruction before they learn the Principles of Play. John explains why he feels that 'numbers' ('the 6' or 'the 9' or 'the '5') should be taught after principles of play 

October 24, 2020

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland  & former Liverpool FC Academy Manager & Asst Academy Director& U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

..Johns experiences coaching and inspiring many players over a  17 yr career at Liverpool FC. We will discuss ideas for practicing at  home or in the neighborhood as well as Johns famous 'shooting tower' at  Liverpool and the 'shooting wall'.  John taught LFC legends Steven  Gerrard, Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher, Robbie Fowler & current  players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady (Wolves Captain) & many  more

January 16, 2021

SBC founders Carine & Gary Ireland Australian coaching legend Ron Smith former Liverpool FC  Academy Manager & Asst. Academy Director & U18/U19 Coach & Doublepass Auditor John Owens discussed:

the importance of 'first touch' & why this universal expression is an integral part of players development & what its benefits are. They discussed ways  to develop first touch as an individual player and how first touch  influences movement off the ball and the impact on the opposition. They  also discussed what is meant by having a 'feel for the ball' & how space & time are impacted by a players first touch & how the  less time a player takes to control the ball more time they will have  to take advantage of it/ use it positively