Anthony Hudson

Coaching Sessions

Defending shape

Defending

This is a 10v10 practice that rehearses defensive shape, both in terms of zonal marking, pressing and defending deep. It’s used to help players master the idea of getting into good shape quickly, dropping off where necessary and working as a unit to defend the goal.

Transition from attack to defence

Defending

This session is all about working on the transition from attack to defence. Making this quick transition is a critical part of the game and when performed properly in matches, it is a highly effective tactic.

Technical training session

In Possession

This is a broad training session that enables players to practise a range of skills across multiple exercises.

Biography

He started his playing career at West Ham United before moving on to Luton Town and Dutch outfit NEC Nijmegen. Progressing into the coaching side of the game, he became Assistant Head Coach of United Soccer Leagues team Wilmington Hammerheads, before landing the Real Maryland manager’s job at the age of just 27, the youngest coach in the USL. From there he returned to the UK and took a coaching role at Tottenham Hotspur before moving into the manager's seat at Newport County. Back in the USA, Hudson managed the Colorado Rapids before taking on the USMNT U20 side. Hudson has coached both the Bahrain, and the New Zealand international teams.

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