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Methodology

Continued dependence on conventional methodologies can compromise international competitiveness and readiness for the future of football. The foundation for essential adaptations and improvements rests on continuous analysis of top tier football and the systematic gathering of Ideas for performance enhancement. The Oliver Kahn Academy synergizes the most recent scientifically validated findings with the proficiency and experience of its staff, employing diverse methodological approaches to optimize player development. At its core, the OKA maintains a player centric training methodology rooted in specific principles, efficiently cultivating and challenging „Intuitive Game Competence“.

Insights

The Oliver Kahn Academy emphasizes the need for innovative approaches in football. We blend analytics from top tier football & scientific research with experienced staff to optimize player development, focusing on „Intuitive Game Competence.“ We also use specialized position profiles to identify top tier player qualities and tailor training accordingly, aiming to prepare talents for elite competition.

Focus on individual qualities

  • Individual qualities are essential, as they form the foundation of every team's strategy
  • Players must become game changers
  • OKA offers support in developing such players

Focus on intuitive game competence

  • Top tier football requires finding intuitive solutions in unpredictable game scenarios.
  • OKA ´ s player centric training method fosters individuality, creativity, and intuitive game competence through realistic game contexts and situations.

Methodology individual player attributes

Based on the current and, more importantly, the projected profile of requirements in international elite football, the team at the Oliver Kahn Academy has identified overarching individual quality attributes that define top-tier footballers. These attributes have been integrated into our training methodology and include, among others:

Top basics

  • Technical-tactical solutions for all game situations

1 vs. 1

  • Individual qualities in one-on-one situations

Game intelligence

  • Recognizing and addressing ever-evolving situational demands while resolving complex game situations through versatility and creativity

“Wapons”

  • Exceptional strengths as “difference-makers” & unique potentials as “gamechangers” contingent upon the forecasted position
Our modular education services for Players and coaches reach from a grass roots to a professional level. The integrated system combines personal and digital coaching solutions to create a maximum impact.

01. Process

Taking the initial conversations into account our project team will further analyze the existing structure followed by jointly designing the new framework.

02. Coaching

We use different methodologies to achieve maximum impact for your team and organisation.

  • Mentoring in situ: Individual, direct and active coaching situation in the familiar environment of the client with maximal impact on knowledge transfer.
  • Coaching in simulated environment: Active coaching situations in courses with maximal impact on knowledge transfer.
  • Observing demonstrations: Instead of active coaching, the precise observation of an expert´s demonstration creates clear understanding of coaching methods, behavior and objectives.
Our coaching zone of both your Players and coaches focuses on the five most important areas in football training.
„Sharing my knowledge and empowering others is the heart and gravity centre of the Oliver Kahn Academy. Our vision is to drive the future development of professional and grass roots Football around the world.“