“Football and a bit more”: Madelón took part in a Liga Santafesina workshop | OneFootball

This Monday night, the SUM of the Nery Alberto Pumpido hotel was the setting for the first session of the "Football and a Little More" series of talks and training sessions, promoted by the Santafesina League and supported by the Government of Santa Fe. The event was attended by more than 60 participants, marking the start of a series of 12 meetings aimed at coaches, managers, and those involved in local football. The guest on this occasion was Leonardo Madelón, coach of Unión.

The Start of the Training Session

The session began on the playing field of Leopoldo Jacinto Luque, where Fernando Nogara, Gustavo Fenoglio, and Juan Recalde worked with youth players from the 2009 category of the Cosmos club. Attendees were able to observe practical exercises on "Individual Defensive Fundamentals," including ball-controlled exits, 1vs1 and 2vs2 duels, wall pass combinations, crosses, and shots, while Nogara explained each action and answered questions.

Then it was time for the theoretical part in the hotel lounge, with Leonardo Madelón as the main speaker, accompanied by his assistant coach, Carlos “Moncho” Ruiz. Together, with insights from Brondino and analysis from Robledo and Haberkon, they offered a comprehensive review of managing a professional team.

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Leo Madelón's Reflection

“I came because I liked the idea of talking about football with people who want to know and talk about football,” expressed Madelón, showing a naturalness that created closeness with the attendees. During the talk, the red-and-white coach shared his views on leadership, managing emotions, harmony in the locker room, and the importance of staying calm even when things don't go as expected.

He also introduced Moncho Ruiz, who contributed his experience as a national and South American champion, detailing his role as a technical assistant, explaining how they complement each other and organize the weekly work cycles. Madelón also emphasized tactical aspects, from pressing and retreating to how to face an opposing forward who excels in aerial play.

The closing was emotional, with a gift from the president of the League, Leandro Birollo, and recognition to Madelón and Ruiz for providing an enriching session. It was also announced that the next meeting will feature Juan Antonio Pizzi on Monday, October 20, continuing this series that combines theory, practice, and experiences from the greats of football.

Without a doubt, the first meeting of "Football and a Little More" left a positive balance: learning, exchange, and the opportunity to bring the experience of elite coaches to those who build the region's football.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.