Masterclass

The Special No 10 with Carli Lloyd

Learn how to play and coach the role of the prestigious number 10 with 2x World Champion, 2x FIFA Player of the Year, and former USWNT captain Carli Lloyd.

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The Special No 10 with Carli Lloyd

Learn to play and coach the modern offensive midfielder – the role of a number 10 – with Carli Lloyd. You'll learn from one of the greatest of all time through 14 lessons, each focusing on a specific aspect of the role.

Becoming an Elite #10

It isn’t easy to become the best player in the world. It requires talent, hard work, and an obsession with improving your game. Learn and gain advice from Carli Lloyd’s journey from being a young girl with big dreams to a two-time FIFA player of the year.

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Introduction

Learn from one of the most decorated players in football history.

1 min

Building an elite mentality

How an elite mindset can drive your success.

2 min

Evolving your game

It’s one thing to get to the top, but staying at the top is a whole new challenge.

1 min

Characteristics of a #10

The #10 is probably the most renowned shirt in football. Whenever you see someone with that number, you know they have the ability to do something special. The #10 shirts come with responsibilities and expectations, but what makes these players so special?

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Risk-taking

Taking risks and making mistakes is integral to be the special #10.

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Creativity

The #10 is looked upon to do the things other players couldn’t imagine doing.

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The evolution of the #10

As the game has evolved, so have the characteristics of a #10.

1 min

The Role of a #10

The demands on players in today’s game are bigger than ever before. It is no longer just enough to be the offensive focal point and show their excellence on the ball. Instead, players have to adapt and become more complete, on and off the ball.

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Transition moments

How to think in transition moments.

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In possession vs. out of possession

What to focus on when attacking and defending.

1 min

Coaching a #10

#10’s are special players, and special players need special guidance. Listen to Carli’s advice to coaches on how to fulfill the potential of talented #10s. And for the players, the advice on the importance of being “like a sponge”.

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Let 10s be 10s

Advice on how to best approach coaching a #10.

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Be coachable

Stay open to advice and improvement.

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Managing difficult opposition

How to think when being “man-marked.”

1 min

Studying your Game

In order to be the best in the world, you need to be willing to put in the extra hours – on and off the pitch. Learn from Carli Lloyd how going through film and learning to use video analysis successfully can help you get one step ahead of the opponent.

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Watch, learn, and apply

The best way to study your game and improve.

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How to approach video analysis

Avoid paralysis by analysis.

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Game-day preparation

Prepare yourself to go into instinctual mode.

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Meet your coach
Carli Lloyd

Carli Lloyd is a two-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist, two-time FIFA Player of the Year, and former USWNT captain with an incredible 316 international caps.

Lloyd was known for being a creative, intelligent player who loved scoring goals. Alongside Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, and Maradona, she is considered one of the greatest number 10s of all time. Learn from a player audacious enough to score from the halfway line in a World Cup final on how to become great #10.

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"Number 10s are special players. They're there for a reason. They're there because the majority of the other players can't do what they can do. And they're very rare, in my opinion."

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Course reviews
Maurice Gosby

"Giving players time to and space to be creative, to solve problems, to be awake in the moment and not cloud the field with over coaching is good advice picked up from this master class to share with my coaches."

Naomi Martin

"Carli Lloyd's Veo tutorial on the role of a #10 in soccer is a comprehensive guide for players, coaches, and fans looking to understand the nuances of this crucial position on the field. The tutorial is well-structured and covers a range of topics that are essential for anyone looking to master the #10 position."

Dean Johnson

"Great video, made me think on how to have players review their video and how to approach them in all positions."

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