Every coach has to make substitutions, but how can they work towards making them more consistently effective? In this presentation, Sammy Lander – who pioneered the role of substitution coach with EFL club AFC Wimbledon – looks at how coaches can do just that.

In doing so he considers technical and tactical pillars, starting with preparation that is specifically for non-starters, merging opposition analysis with game-state training. Using examples from his experience in the EFL and international football, Lander then delves into data that can inform a proactive rather than reactive substitution strategy.

It‘s a great introduction to an area of the game that no coach can afford to overlook. And if you haven’t seen it already, also available on Coaches’ Voice Academy is ‘Building a substitution strategy’, in which Lander considers psychological and social pillars that can help substitutes to be more effective. We hope you enjoy both presentations.