Christophe Berra

Coaching Sessions

Tactical positional play

In Possession

This session focuses on our main principles in possession: positioning with support, width, in between, and depth within a team structure. We will start with drills involving low numbers and progress to 11v11 or as close to that as possible, depending on the number of players available.

Christophe Berra: From player to coach

Interviews

As a player, Christophe Berra represented Scotland 41 times and spent his domestic career in Scotland and England, notably captaining his hometown club Heart of Midlothian. Since retiring in 2022, the former centre-back has ventured into coaching and has so far had spells with Raith Rovers, Livingston, Scotland under-21s and at the helm of Huntsville City FC in Alabama. He offered his insights from playing and coaching to Steph Fairbairn.

Biography

Previous clubs: Huntsville City FC, Scotland under-21, Livingston, Falkirk, Raith Rovers

Started coaching: 2022

Highest coaching qualification: UEFA A Licence

Biggest achievement as a coach: Returning to the Scotland set-up as an U21 coach after winning 41 senior caps as a player

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