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Nir Levin

Nir Levin

Coaching Sessions

Centrally defending

Centrally defending

This session focuses on defending in the first third to protect the goal by preventing central attacks. It emphasises the press-cover-balance principle while maintaining compactness to minimise gaps between defenders and prevent penetration.

Biography

Current club: Colchester United

Role: Academy coach

Previous clubs: Zambia men’s national team (assistant coach), Brighton and Hove Albion (development coach), Chelsea (foundation coach)

Started coaching: 2008

Highest coaching qualification: UEFA B Licence

Biggest achievement as a coach: Qualifiying for CAF AFCON 2023 with Zambia

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