Defending is coached. Not understood.
Your players run, press and recover — but react late because they don't know what matters first. Defensive Foundations gives them the references to read the 1v1 and defend with intention.
Built by a Performance Individual Analyst to professional players in La Liga — currently working with an international with 50+ caps. Trusted by pro coaches across Austria, Italy and the USA.
Defending is coached… but not understood
As a coach, you've probably seen this — and it isn't a problem of tactical systems.
Players run and press, but don't control the situation.
You say “press”, “delay”, “hold” — but the behaviour doesn't change.
Defenders react late because they don't know what matters first.
The issue isn't the system. It's the lack of defensive references players can actually read.
A clear starting point to teach defending
Foundations shows your defenders what to look at, how body orientation, distance and space behind change the decision, and why defending changes depending on who you face and where. Not complex collective schemes — just essential defensive understanding, taught properly.
Built from real match situations
What actually influences defensive actions — body orientation, distance, angle, and the space behind.
Multiple scenarios — natural / inverted attackers, wide channel, inside lane, space behind. Not just “close the man”.
Clear language you can use immediately on the pitch — simple to understand, easy for players to apply.
What a real 1v1 looks like
Every idea is shown in a real match and broken down on the board.
This course is for you if…
You want to develop intelligent defenders — at any level
You want the base to coach the right cues & references
You want to help players guide their attention and read the game
- Defensive cues & references — what really drives the action
- An extensive 1v1 chapter across real match scenarios
- Coach-ready explanations you can use on the pitch today
- The entry point to the full Defend path · 1-year access
- 7-day money-back guarantee
Foundations is step 1 of 3
Start by fixing how defenders read the 1v1 — then build up as they grow.
Coaches on the defensive course
“A course with maximum detail in the most decisive area of the pitch. Congratulations to Bernat on the work.”
“Excellent work and a very detailed course.”
“High quality. Clear guidance and teaching of defensive principles. I especially appreciate seeing real games interlaced with the principles — it helps visual learners connect the concepts into game context.”
“An absolutely brilliant presentation series, well delivered, straight to the point with perfect video clips. Thought-provoking but easy to follow. Well done and thank you.”
“Visuals with the coaching board are very helpful, along with presenting the game situations in a real-life scenario.”
“Great workshop. Straight to the point and easily explained with the tactic board and videos. Good effort from Bernat.”
“Very informative. The clips and the tactic board assisted with the visuals.”
“I really enjoy both the format and the simple language used in your courses.”
“Your cues and roles are great for youth players.”
Everything you'll go through
Individual Principles9 lessons›
Individual Defensive Principles Quiz1 lesson›
More time to study, revisit & apply1 bonus›
Bernat Mosquera
Easy coaching for complex football
I'm Bernat Mosquera, with 4+ years as a Performance Individual Analyst working with professional players in La Liga. My work across 3 continents and 5 countries taught me one thing: at every level, we have to make the game simple to teach and effective to learn.