{"id":3115,"date":"2026-10-22T10:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kerkyraunited.com\/?p=3115"},"modified":"2026-10-22T10:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T10:10:07","slug":"successful-completion-of-kerkyra-uniteds-participation-in-ajaxs-international-coaching-seminar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kerkyraunited.com\/gr\/uncategorized\/successful-completion-of-kerkyra-uniteds-participation-in-ajaxs-international-coaching-seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"Successful completion of Kerkyra United\u2019s participation in Ajax\u2019s international coaching seminar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3115\" class=\"elementor elementor-3115\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf9a6d e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ecf9a6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Kerkyra United\u2019s representative from its coaching staff, Giannis Vlachos, successfully completed his participation in a specialized international coaching seminar organized by Ajax Amsterdam, as part of our official partnership.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Led by renowned instructors Bart Logchies and Roy Lagendijk, the seminar provided an important opportunity for professional development and the exchange of expertise, offering valuable insights into the philosophy, coaching methods, and modern practices for developing young football players implemented at the Dutch club\u2019s academies.<\/p>\n<p>This participation forms part of Kerkyra United\u2019s strategic plan to continuously enhance football education at youth development levels through international partnerships and the adoption of modern coaching approaches.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Ajax Philosophy and Methodology<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A central element of the educational program was the Ajax philosophy, summarized by the characteristic phrase \u201cWe desire to be the best,\u201d reflecting the club\u2019s continuous pursuit of excellence at every level of its operations.<\/p>\n<p>Particular emphasis was placed on implementing a unified football philosophy, from the youngest age groups through to the first team, as well as on the crucial role of appropriately qualified coaches and educators in creating a comprehensive educational environment.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the session titled \u201cThe Ajax Football Anatomy,\u201d the fundamental principles of technical development for players aged 8 to 12 were presented, focusing on applying individual skills in real match situations.<\/p>\n<p>One-on-one (1v1) situations hold a prominent place in the Ajax methodology, encouraging young football players to take initiative, develop self-confidence, and cultivate the ability to make independent decisions.<\/p>\n<p><b>From theory to practice<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The educational program combined theoretical training with practical application, including the design and implementation of a training session focused on 1v1 situations and feints (*front moves*), followed by an evaluation conducted by the instructors.<\/p>\n<p>A particularly valuable experience was observing a demonstration training session with Ajax\u2019s U10 team, which highlighted the philosophy of experiential learning.<\/p>\n<p>According to this approach, the young football player is the active protagonist of the educational process. Through clear instructions and targeted questions, coaches encourage children to discover solutions, develop critical thinking, and make decisions through the game itself.<\/p>\n<p>The program also included a visit to the iconic De Toekomst training complex, where participants were introduced to the facilities and the various playing areas used for player development. Of particular interest was the integration of elements of *street football*, which contribute to improving young athletes\u2019 technical skills, creativity, and adaptability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Investing in the future of football in Corfu<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The completion of the international coaching seminar represents another significant step in implementing Kerkyra United\u2019s development strategy, reaffirming the club\u2019s commitment to the continuous professional development of its coaching staff and the ongoing improvement of football education standards.<\/p>\n<p>The knowledge and experience gained, focusing on technical development, experiential learning, player autonomy, and the modern educational role of the coach, are being incorporated into the academy\u2019s daily operations and training programs.<\/p>\n<p>Kerkyra United\u2019s official partnership with Ajax Amsterdam represents a meaningful investment in the future of football in Corfu, creating new opportunities for the 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