Filipe Luís transitioned from player to coach. Now leading Flamengo’s under-17 team with intense commitment, he embraces the emotional highs and lows of his new role, finding coaching victories exhilarating and defeats deeply personal.
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In a conversation with Globo, Luís revealed that he shrugs off formal titles like “professor” or “Mister,” aiming instead to earn respect through performance.
His days are long, filled with late-night game analyses and early morning strategy sessions. A team of six analysts helps streamline these efforts, making the process more efficient.
❤️ Que momento 🖤 pic.twitter.com/yji4LI9EHq
— Flamengo (@Flamengo) March 9, 2024
Initially, Luís struggled with on-field positioning during training. With guidance from his coaching staff, he quickly adapted, enhancing his ability to observe and provide feedback.
He collaborates closely with his assistant, Ivan, a former coach at Barcelona. Together, they’ve developed a game model that the team has rapidly adopted, supported by targeted training and effective video analysis.
O técnico do Sub-17, @filipeluis, cobra muito o bom comportamento dos seus atletas. Para o nosso ex-lateral, jogar no Flamengo não é apenas futebol. É um “estilo de vida”, portanto, comprometimento é fundamental! Assista a íntegra do Garotos do Ninho nos canais #FlaTV!
👉 No… pic.twitter.com/oSGUQuLo1I
— Flamengo (@Flamengo) April 23, 2024
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
