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Erik Gerets has been coaching in the German Bundesliga for a couple of years now. VfL Wolfsburg is his second club after 1.FC Kaiserslautern. Gerets is known for his offensive way of playing and his tranquil way of coaching, which makes him a very likable coach. Peter Hyballa talked to Gerets in Wolfsburg about his coaching philosophy, his ideas about youth soccer and how to put tactical training into practice. How must a coach approach his players? What is his preferred way of training?
His favorite system of play? Erik Gerets talks openly about today’s game.
When working with the Coerver-Method, I think there are 2 indispensable aspects: a consistent policy when it comes to scouting and selection, and a way of coaching which substantially differs from the traditional way of guidance. When you put technique at the centre of everything, it should also be at the centre of your scouting and selection process. After a technically developed team of players has been established, it's important for the coach to give the players some room for personal development. Without all the technical burdens which they aren't ready for anyway. Off course young players can be guided, but they will have to discover certain aspects for themselves as well. About 'being talented', bullies and yelling coaches for example.
“As national coach you are given a free hand to work like you are used to, like I have as coach of Netherlands, South Korea and Australia. Nobody puts the slightest obstacle in your way.”
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