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The Patient Build Up

Football coaching insight from the inside.

The Patient Build Up is a newsletter for coaches and tactically curious football minds. Follow my journey as I grow as a coach - and share everything I learn along the way.

By Julian Aguirre

· Launched 4 years ago

The Patient Build Up

Session #55

Five Types of Rondos: From Simple to Complex

May 28•Julian Aguirre

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Tactical Principles Series

Aug 1, 2024•Julian Aguirre

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Inside Hansi Flick’s Barcelona: Football Harmony Returns to the Catalans

Jul 7, 2025•Julian Aguirre

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Football Thoughts #10: How to Press a 1-3-5-2 in a 1-4-3-3

Jul 13, 2025•Julian Aguirre

Session #54: Tactical Session Reduced Numbers

Designing A Tactical Session With 12 Players

May 7•Julian Aguirre

Four Lessons From Atalanta vs Bayern Munich

Dynamic Movements, Positional Fluidity & Individual Tactics

May 6•Julian Aguirre

Session #53

Academy Session: Finish the Attack

Mar 30•Julian Aguirre

Session #52

Four Types of 4v4 Games

Mar 21•Julian Aguirre

Aligning 2026

Bringing The Patient Build Up back in line with the coach - and person - I’ve become.

Feb 22•Julian Aguirre

Session #51

Building Up In Different Zones

Nov 20, 2025•Julian Aguirre