Mirko Mazzantini Football Coaching Books

Mirko Mazzantini

AUTHOR· ACADEMY COACHING

Mirko Mazzantini

ACF Fiorentina U14/U15 Academy Coach with 10 years at Empoli FC. Co-authored with Simone Bombardieri.

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Three Elite Technical & Coordination Academy Training covers from SoccerTutor feature two players (one blue, one white) on a soccer field. This 3-video bundle includes 292 exercises. No further product info available.
Three Elite Technical & Coordination Academy Training covers from SoccerTutor feature two players (one blue, one white) on a soccer field. This 3-video bundle includes 292 exercises. No further product info available.
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Elite Technical & Coordination Academy Training 292 Exercises - 3 Video Bundle
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Two soccer players compete—one in a blue Italy jersey showcasing defending, the other in white. Text: "Individual Defending Tactics - Soccer Italian Style Academy Training Program by SoccerTutor.
Individual Defending Tactics - Soccer Italian Style Academy Training Program DVD
Cover of SoccerTutor's "Individual Defending Tactics - Soccer Italian Style Academy Training Program," showing an Italian player in blue using defensive tactics against an opponent in white during a match.
Two soccer players compete—one in a blue Italy jersey showcasing defending, the other in white. Text: "Individual Defending Tactics - Soccer Italian Style Academy Training Program by SoccerTutor.Individual Defending Tactics - Soccer Italian Style Academy Training Program DVD
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Individual Defending Tactics Soccer Italian Style Academy Training Program
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A young child in a blue soccer uniform kicks a ball on a grassy field. The SoccerTutor Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 uses new methodology from Italian Serie coaches for an authentic youth learning experience.
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A drill diagram from SoccerTutor's "Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 – New Methodology From Italian Serie" shows two players with balls by cones and one running toward goal, illustrating a channel shooting exercise with instructions.
The SoccerTutor Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 (New Methodology from Italian Serie) features a quick reactions dribbling race with a diagram, objectives, session description, and coaching points to develop speed and ball control.
A young child in a blue soccer uniform kicks a ball on a grassy field. The SoccerTutor Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 uses new methodology from Italian Serie coaches for an authentic youth learning experience.A boy in blue soccer gear readies to kick a ball on grass, highlighting SoccerTutor’s Youth Academy Training Program U5-8—new Italian Serie methodology. PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire icons are shown on the right.
Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 New Methodology From Italian Serie
U5-U8100 Drills
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Three boys in blue soccer uniforms practice on a green field. The Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 by SoccerTutor offers 40 sessions (200 practices) from top Italian Serie A coaches for young athletes.
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The Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 by SoccerTutor features 40 sessions (200 practices) from Italian Serie A coaches, including drills like receiving with correct body shape and passing in a circle with eight players.
The SoccerTutor Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 features diagrams for two drills—passing and receiving through rings, and receiving plus dribbling around rings—with coaching tips and detailed product info from Serie A coaches.
SoccerTutor’s Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 details 2v1 and 7v7 drills for receiving, scoring, and creating space, with diagrams, player roles, key coaching points, and more from Italian Serie A coaches—improve every session!.
Three boys in blue soccer uniforms practice on a green field. The Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 by SoccerTutor offers 40 sessions (200 practices) from top Italian Serie A coaches for young athletes.SoccerTutor’s Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 cover shows three young players in blue, with text highlighting 40 sessions (200 practices) from Italian Serie A coaches. Device icons on the right indicate easy digital access.
Full Season Academy Training Program U9-12 40 Sessions (200 Practices) from Italian Serie 'A' Coaches
U9-12200 Drills
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The Full Season Academy Training Program U13-15 by SoccerTutor offers 48 detailed sessions (240 practices) from Italian Serie 'A' coaches, each with instructions, objectives, diagrams, plus email or HTML code for easy integration.
The Full Season Academy Training Program U13-15 by SoccerTutor offers 48 sessions (240 practices) from Italian Serie 'A' coaches, featuring position-specific diagrams, 1-2 combo drills, sprints, passing, and training tips under defensive pressure.
A page from SoccerTutor's "Full Season Academy Training Program U13-15" features two illustrated drills—Creating a Numerical Advantage 2v1 and Switching Play 3v3+4—with diagrams, descriptions, and coaching points to boost tactical skills.
Cover of SoccerTutor’s "Full Season Academy Training Program U13-15 – 48 Sessions (240 Practices) from Italian Serie 'A' Coaches," showing three teens on the field. Highlights elite academy-level youth player development.Cover of SoccerTutor’s “Full Season Academy Training Program U13-15 – 48 Sessions (240 Practices) from Italian Serie 'A' Coaches,” featuring three boys playing soccer, plus PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire logos.
Full Season Academy Training Program U13-15 48 Sessions (240 Practices) from Italian Serie 'A' Coaches
U13-15240 Drills
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Two SoccerTutor book covers for "Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 – 88 Sessions (440 Practices) – 2 Book Bundle" feature youth players in blue, titles, session counts, and age groups—perfect for skill development with targeted sessions.
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The SoccerTutor Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 (2 Book Bundle) offers 88 sessions with 440 practices, including conditioning, technical drills, position-specific exercises, sprints, jumps, and 1-2 passing drills with diagrams.
A page from SoccerTutor’s Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 shows two drills—a 2v1 attacking exercise and a 3v3+4 possession game—with diagrams and tips, ideal for coaches seeking clear sessions from this 2-book bundle.
The SoccerTutor Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 includes guides with session numbers, objectives, durations, setup, diagrams, instructions, and coaching points for drills like receiving with proper body shape. 2-book bundle: 88 sessions (440 practices).
A page from SoccerTutor's "Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15" 2-book bundle shows diagrams and instructions for coordination, passing, receiving, and dribbling drills—with detailed descriptions and coaching points.
The SoccerTutor Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 (2 Book Bundle) offers 88 sessions (440 practices) with instructions, objectives, and field diagrams, including 2v1 scoring drills and 7v7 games focused on creating space.
SoccerTutor's Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 2-book bundle offers 88 detailed session plans, including dynamic 4v4v4 3-zone possession games with instructions, diagrams, objectives, durations, setups, and field layouts.
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Full Season Academy Training Program U9-15 88 Sessions (440 Practices) - 2 Book Bundle
U9-15440 Drills
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A soccer player in a white and blue kit kicks a ball on a grassy field, featured on the cover of SoccerTutor's "Ball Control 1 - Italian Style Youth and Academy Training Program - 60 Exercises." Other players and a coach are seen in the background.
Ball Control 1 - Italian Style Youth and Academy Training Program
A soccer player in white and blue controls the ball, demonstrating techniques from SoccerTutor's Ball Control 1 - Italian Style Youth and Academy Training Program, which features 60 exercises for mastering ball control.
A soccer player in a white and blue kit kicks a ball on a grassy field, featured on the cover of SoccerTutor's "Ball Control 1 - Italian Style Youth and Academy Training Program - 60 Exercises." Other players and a coach are seen in the background.Ball Control 1 - Italian Style Youth and Academy Training Program
Ball Control 1 Italian Style Youth and Academy Training Program - 60 Exercises
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A young soccer player in blue trains with teammates and a coach on a green field. The cover shows “Ball Control 2 - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program - 42 Exercises” by SoccerTutor.
Ball Control 2 - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program
A youth soccer player in blue practices on a green field as others approach. Text: Ball Control 2 - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program by SoccerTutor—42 exercises for advanced technical skills.
A young soccer player in blue trains with teammates and a coach on a green field. The cover shows “Ball Control 2 - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program - 42 Exercises” by SoccerTutor.Ball Control 2 - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program
Ball Control 2 Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program - 42 Exercises
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Covers of Ball Control Vol. 1 and 2 Bundle – Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program (102 Exercises), featuring young players in action, with the SoccerTutor logo at the bottom.
Ball Control 2 - Vol. 1 and 2 DVD Set - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program
The SoccerTutor "Ball Control Vol. 1 and 2 Bundle - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program - 102 Exercises" features covers with youth players in action, showcasing technical skills training in the Italian style.
Covers of Ball Control Vol. 1 and 2 Bundle – Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program (102 Exercises), featuring young players in action, with the SoccerTutor logo at the bottom.Ball Control 2 - Vol. 1 and 2 DVD Set - Italian Style Academy Technical Skills Training Program
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Cover of the SoccerTutor Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 eBook and Video Bundle, showing a young boy kicking a soccer ball. Compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, Android & Kindle Fire—ideal for coaching ages U5–U8 the Italian way.
A boy in a blue soccer uniform kicks a ball on a green field. Text promotes SoccerTutors Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 - eBook and Video Bundle, featuring new coaching methods for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
Cover of the SoccerTutor Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 eBook and Video Bundle, showing a young boy kicking a soccer ball. Compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, Android & Kindle Fire—ideal for coaching ages U5–U8 the Italian way.A boy in a blue soccer uniform kicks a ball on a green field. Text promotes SoccerTutors Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 - eBook and Video Bundle, featuring new coaching methods for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
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Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 eBook and Video Bundle
U5-8100 Drills
Sale price £23.95 Regular price £31.94
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Youth Academy Training Program U5-8 New Methodology From Italian Serie Video
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Three players in blue and black gear practice drills on a green field. The cover text reads: Football Camp Training Program – from the Soccer Italian Style Coaches by SoccerTutor.
Football Camp Training Program
The Football Camp Training Program by SoccerTutor, designed by Soccer Italian Style Coaches, offers passing and receiving drills with objectives, setup details, warm-up tips, and diagrams highlighting player positions and movements.
Two soccer drills from the Football Camp Training Program - from the Soccer Italian Style Coaches by SoccerTutor show players passing in a square and in pairs on green fields with cones and goals. Instructions are displayed on the right.
The SoccerTutor Football Camp Training Program - from the Soccer Italian Style Coaches offers pro academy-inspired sessions with 3v2 passing drills and a 4v4+4 three-zone game, including instructions, diagrams, coaching tips, and variations.
Three players in blue and black gear practice drills on a green field. The cover text reads: Football Camp Training Program – from the Soccer Italian Style Coaches by SoccerTutor.Football Camp Training Program
Football Camp Training Program from the Soccer Italian Style Coaches
U9-15150 Drills
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Three teenage players in white sprint across the field, one skillfully on the ball, as two in purple watch. This scene highlights SoccerTutor's "Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U15-19 – A Complete Coaching Program.
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The Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U15-19 by SoccerTutor features diagrams with two groups, A and B, positioned as defenders, midfielders, coach, and mannequins—ideal for complete coaching programs.
The Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U15-19 by SoccerTutor features 4v4 tactics diagrams (CF, RW, LW, CM vs CBs & CMs) with player movement, floating cross strategies, and key coaching points for effective training.
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Three teenage players in white sprint across the field, one skillfully on the ball, as two in purple watch. This scene highlights SoccerTutor's "Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U15-19 – A Complete Coaching Program.The DVD cover shows "Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U15-19 - A Complete Coaching Program" by SoccerTutor, with soccer players in white kits and platform logos (PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Kindle Fire) on the right—ideal for player development.
Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U15-19 A Complete Coaching Program
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A soccer player in white and blue runs with the ball while two in black chase behind, promoting SoccerTutor’s "Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U11-14 – A Complete Coaching Program.The SoccerTutor Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U11-14 features an action-packed cover with two youth soccer players and offers a complete coaching program, engaging content, and multi-platform compatibility.
Italian Academy Training Sessions Book for U11-14 A Complete Coaching Program
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The SoccerTutor Italian Academy Training Sessions U11-19 - 2 Book Bundle features covers for U11–U14 (youth in black and white kits) and U15–U19 (older players in white kits)—note: HTML/CSS code not included.
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Italian Academy Training Sessions U11-19 2 Book Bundle
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Master Italian Academy Methodology With Mirko Mazzantini's Coaching Books

Proven Italian Serie A Academy Training Systems

Mirko Mazzantini brings authentic Italian Serie A academy methodology directly to coaches worldwide through his comprehensive training programs. His full season academy programs for U9-12 and U13-15 age groups deliver 40 to 48 sessions each, totaling over 440 structured practices developed by Serie A coaching staff.

These programs represent the gold standard of Italian youth development, providing coaches with the exact training methods used to develop professional players. Each session builds systematically on previous learning, ensuring progressive skill development through authentic Italian academy protocols.

Technical Excellence Through Coordination Training

Mazzantini's technical and coordination training methods focus on developing the fundamental movement patterns essential for football success. His Elite Technical & Coordination Academy Training features 292 exercises with video demonstrations, targeting the precise technical skills that separate academy players from recreational participants.

The Ball Control series provides 102 exercises across two volumes, teaching Italian-style technical skills through progressive training methods. These programs address the coordination and touch quality that Italian academies prioritize from the earliest development stages.

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Individual Development And Tactical Foundations

The Individual Defending Tactics program showcases Italian academy methodology for developing intelligent defenders through individual skill work. This approach emphasizes decision-making and tactical awareness alongside technical proficiency, following the Italian tradition of producing tactically sophisticated players.

Mazzantini's programs span from U5-8 through U15, providing age-appropriate training progressions that respect developmental stages while maintaining technical standards. His new methodology for the youngest players introduces Italian academy principles through playful yet purposeful training activities designed for optimal skill acquisition.