MASTERCLASS

United Through Football

In four episodes, you will delve into the world of grassroots football coaching with Mike Phelan and Dave Horrocks. Each episode offers unique insights into their coaching philosophies, honed through their experiences at Manchester United.

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Masterclass from Mike Phelan and Dave Horrocks

From delving into the nuances of player development to unveiling strategies for building a winning mentality, this series provides a comprehensive exploration of the key elements shaping grassroots football.

MASTERCLASS

Explore grassroots football coaching with Manchester United legends Mike Phelan and Dave Horrocks in this revealing series.

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E01: Living the dream

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Manchester United has influenced Mike Phelan and Dave Horrocks - both on and off the field. They have each taken these qualities with them and developed their own philosophies around the development of football players.

E02: Mastering the pitch

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In grassroots football, the coach can be seen as an extension of the parental role, as they deal with players over a longer period in an important developmental stage. How should a coach navigate that? And what role does technology play in grassroots football?

E03: Beyond victory

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Mike Phelan and Dave Horrocks pass on their coaching skills to a grassroots team and coaching staff. Here, the focus is not on the result but on having fun in a safe environment.

E04: Cultivating champions

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How do you create a winning mentality in grassroots football? According to Mike Phelan and Dave Horrocks, it is done through knowledge sharing and focusing on the team rather than 11 individuals.

Meet the team

Mike Phelan

The former Manchester United player and coach spent several years as an assistant to Sir Alex while also working with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick. During his time in Manchester, he played a role in the development of players such as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dave Horrocks

The Elite Sports Scientist previously served as the Head of R&D at Manchester United and is a published researcher in elite sporting practices. His sports consultancy primarily focuses on optimizing elite performance through the implementation of best practices.

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Frequently asked questions
Veo Academy is an online educational platform with video courses that revolve around Veo’s universe. You can find courses about everything from the basics of Veo to the advanced Analytics features, and you can enhance your skills with football’s most forward-thinking personalities in inspiring masterclasses. All in one platform.
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No. The Basics courses will introduce you to all you need to know before starting with Veo. As the Advanced courses aim to elevate your Veo experience, it’s naturally an advantage to have prior knowledge about Veo’s analysis platform. The Masterclass and Talks courses don’t require you to know how to use Veo.
Basics are the fundamentals of using Veo. Learn everything from setting up your account to standing on the sideline live-streaming and afterward analyzing your games with the Veo Editor. Advanced courses are classes where we dive deep into the world of analyzing games. Learn how you can use the data and information available with Veo Analytics to help optimize your team and players. Masterclass is where we invite front-runners in sports to teach specific skills and philosophies that are not necessarily directly tied to Veo’s products. The courses aim to transfer unique insights from the elite to the grassroots. Talks offer a break between the educational formats. It’s an open format designed to inspire and spark new thoughts.