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Xavier Tamarit, holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Science from the University of Valencia (Spain, 2006). In 2012 completed the third level (UEFA PRO) of the Football Coaching Course. He also attended the Sport Science and Physical Education Faculty of Porto University (Portugal, 2004-2005), studying in the Football Master's degree, with a specialisation in "Tactical Periodization" methodology. Since 2012 he is the assistant of Mauricio Pellegrino, position that he held in Spain (Valencia CF 2012-2013, Deportivo Alavés 2016-2017 and Leganés 2018-2020), England (Southampton 2017-2018) and Argentina (Estudiantes de La Plata 2013-2015, Independiente de Avellaneda 2015-2016 and Vélez Sarsfield 2020-2021).Between 2006 and 2012 he had various roles at Valencia CF: Women's First Team Head Coach, Head of Academy Coaching, U-15 Assistant Manager (League champions), among others.He had other experiences in Levadiakos (Greece 2009-2010), Technical Assisant and Tactical Analyst with Aris Thessaloniki FC (Greece 2008-2009), and Fitness Coach at Juventude Barrio del Cristo (Spain, Regional Preferente 2006-2007).

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Originally developed by Vitór Frade, at the University of Porto, Tactical Periodization is a methodology - popularized by coaches such as José Mourinho and Andre Villas Boas - that trains soccer players through a logical process that focuses on four moments of the game. These four moments are: Offensive Organisation, the Transition from Defence to Attack, Defensive Organisation, and the Transition from Attack to Defence. Through Tactical Periodization, the aim is to develop players to rapidly alter their on-field behaviours according to the tactical context of the match, and what actually unfolds in front of them. In turn, every training exercise focuses on at least one of the four moments, and always the coach's tactical game model of how he wants his team to play. In doing so, football players prepare and learn how best to conquer the often unpredictable matches that they encounter competitively. This book is the English language translation of the acclaimed book Periodización Táctica by world-renowned coach and sports science specialist Xavier Tamarit. *Important Note: What is Tactical Periodization is the translation of an academic book that examines Tactical Periodization's underlying philosophies, methodologies, and application. It covers areas such as systemic thinking, football as a complex phenomenon, and how the 'sum is greater than its parts'; it does not contain practical how-tos or drills. Candidly, it is not an 'easy' book to read, and requires a certain level of effort and concentration by the reader. However, for those who stick with it, the book provides a rewarding and high value resource for the modern football coach who wishes to understand exactly how Tactical Periodization developed, what it means for the sport, and how it can influence his or her coaching. Summary sections have been added to each original chapter to offer additional insight.