Key Features and Support

One standout feature of Tactic is its ability to tag games within the same ecosystem, which Whyatt describes as a "game changer." The presenter interface is another favourite. "The ease of access to simply pass the iPad around the table to easily illustrate the coaches' perspectives makes the conversations richer, as everyone can understand the perspective of the coach," he explains. In terms of support, Whyatt says, "Lee and the wider Tactic team have been fantastic, whether it has been providing tutorials or meeting online for one-on-one discussions or, more recently, providing a webinar to show the tools in action."

Preparing Competitive Coaches

Canada Soccer's approach is now centered on context delivery rather than content delivery. Coaches leave courses with a consistent framework for understanding and coaching the game within their environments. "We're no longer in the business of content delivery but context delivery," Whyatt emphasizes. He acknowledges the increasing importance of coach analysts in modern football: "The success of a coach is based on the team around them. An analyst is another asset to efficiently and effectively engage players on what to execute." Analysts help ensure clarity in pre-training meetings, during matches, and throughout the training process.