Food for Thought

“I’ve always felt that an overemphasis on the physical side of the game can be to the detriment of the player.
To me, it comes down to teaching priorities. I’m a football coach — so I want to teach the game. The physical is important, of course — but not more than understanding space, timing, and decision-making.
Being in the right spaces at the right times — that’s the piece I want to focus on.”**
— Lee Cullip

At TTi, we believe the essence of coaching lies in teaching the game — not just training the athlete.
Tactics are not separate from player development — they are player development. When a player learns when to press, where to support, how to move off the ball, or why to slow the tempo… they’re not just becoming fitter, they’re becoming smarter.

Of course, physical preparation has its place. But that’s a supporting role, not the foundation. A coach who leads with fitness is a physical trainer. A football coach teaches the game — tactically, technically, and with purpose.

We want our players to be thinkers. Problem-solvers. Decision-makers. Yes, they’ll work hard. But more importantly, they’ll understand why they’re doing what they’re doing.

That’s the Bluebonnet way.