Chapter 0005, Lesson One (Part Two)

Yang Cheng pondered over these words for a long time while lying in bed last night. This is his first time coaching a formal team, so he naturally places great importance on it. He certainly does not wish to mess it up.

You have not won a game for an entire season. I do not know what you are thinking, but I believe that anyone with goals and ambition would not easily accept such a reality. They would resist and strive to prove themselves, rather than becoming a coward who accepts the status quo.

Although Tim found it incredible, Yang Cheng considered it perfectly natural. To make these little rascals obedient, merely scaring them is not sufficient. A slap and a date, along with a carrot and a stick, will always be the most effective approach.

This statement was made by Yang Cheng with unwavering determination, leaving no room for negotiation, and it made these young men acutely aware of the severity and steadfastness in his heart

This is what is referred to as not being able to catch the wolf without letting go of the child

As soon as Yang Cheng finished speaking, the players on site were immediately in an uproar

Seeing Yang Cheng's unwavering determination, Tim found himself at a loss. He is now the head coach of the youth team, and it is likely that even if Heifuna were to come, he would be unable to do anything about it. As for the club's board of directors, they have long been indifferent to the youth team.

During the training, Yang Cheng continuously called out the names of some players who were not putting in effort from the sidelines. It is truly remarkable that he managed to memorize all the players' names overnight

Moreover, according to Yang Cheng's perspective, his monthly salary, after deducting this portion of the bonus, is entirely sufficient to meet his living needs. Spending this little amount of money, if it can buy excellent results, would elevate his reputation accordingly. At that point, would he still care about this initial investment?

Every minute is spent training with full effort, and after 90 minutes, each one is so exhausted that they wish they could collapse on the spot

I will not allow cowards to remain in my team. Those who lack the desire to win can leave right now. Anyone, regardless of who they are, I will not stop. However, I must advise those who choose to stay and prove themselves as men that what awaits you will be hellish training. But I can guarantee that in the end, you will reap abundant rewards

As soon as the three military regulations were announced, all the players on site were left dumbfounded, unable to believe that Yang Cheng would adopt such a militarized management approach. Among them, several who were over twenty were particularly resistant to this.

After a pause, Yang Cheng noticed that the several young men around his age showed signs of fear, and then continued, "You need not doubt how long my discipline can last. I can say here that as long as I remain in this place, this discipline will continue, for I believe that without ironclad discipline, it is impossible to cultivate an iron-like team"

What I must tell you here is that you should not think about seeking connections, nor should you think about applying pressure from above. I have made an agreement with Heifuna; I have the final say regarding the Youth Team. If I say someone can stay, then they can stay. If I say someone should leave, even if God himself comes, they must get lost

It is only the first day, and already three or four players are shouting in the locker room that they can't take it anymore. And this is just the beginning. No one dares to imagine what it would be like if such training continues every day; who can endure it

Yang Cheng's remarks caused an uproar among the youths present, but when his gaze swept over them, they immediately fell silent, with some even daring not to breathe, clearly having been frightened too much today

5 marks is quite a substantial reward for these players who do not even receive a salary; it can equate to a day's earnings for an adult. How could this not entice these young individuals

This is against the rules, Yang Cheng!" Tim whispered quietly, turning his back to the players.

Although it is only 90 minutes, the training intensity is quite high

Yang Cheng naturally observed everyone's reactions. After explaining the rules, he continued to intimidate.

Perhaps among you, there are those who are the stars of hope, some who were key players in past teams, and others who have connections within the club. However, for me, that is not important. As a coach of a team, what I value most is attitude. In my team, there is no one who is indispensable. My job is to take all of you, who are like scattered sand, and twist you into a single rope, to forge you into a whole, and to present this unity on the field to defeat our opponents

Lastly, my third point is about rewards. There are both rewards and penalties; this is my rule. For every match, whether it is a friendly or an official league game, I will evaluate the players on the field. The evaluation criteria are based on the players' positions and performance during the game. The top three players with the best performance will each receive a reward of 5 marks, while the bottom three players with the poorest performance will face penalties. My penalty standards are quite simple: the lighter punishment involves doubling the training load, while the heavier punishment could result in expulsion from the team

After Yang Cheng finished speaking, there was a period of several minutes during which the players below engaged in animated discussions, yet none of them left the training ground. This prompted a glance of mutual satisfaction between Yang Cheng and Tim.

This still relies on your intervention, haha... Yang Cheng certainly knows that Chemnitz still retains many issues left over from the East German period, especially in the face of the lure of profit, they perceive it as a negative trend

However, the club's stance left Tim in a difficult position. The East German teams are notoriously conservative and stubborn, which is why Krovna and others consistently reject foreign football knowledge, regardless of its validity

The training scheduled by Yang Cheng for the morning primarily focuses on pre-season physical conditioning. Tim Hank, who has been studying training methods at the Leipzig Sports Academy, has been in Chemnitz for a year now and is already well-versed in the physical training routines of professional teams. It is indeed ideal for him to be in charge of the training.

Finally, I would like to announce the discipline for the youth team moving forward. First, no one is allowed to be late for training. Training sessions will start on time, and those who are late will not be permitted to participate in the team training; they will only be allowed to work out in the gym on their own. Those who are seriously late will be expelled from the team

As for the method of selecting players, it is quite simple. I prefer players who excel in technique and awareness, and I detest those who only know how to commit fouls without understanding how to play the game. Therefore, anyone who wishes to stay must impress me in these two aspects: technique and awareness

Thirdly, the lineup for the match will be determined based on performance in training sessions. Those who excel in training will have the opportunity to participate in the match; otherwise, they will only be able to play as substitutes or may even remain with the team.

Rules are made by people. Now that I am the head coach of the youth team, I have the final say on the rules of the youth team! Don't worry, Tim, I know the club won't pay this amount, so I will cover it myself from my salary!" Yang Cheng said with a smile, as he only sought results, and his previous salary in Chemnitz was not something he valued.

My football philosophy is offense, relentless offense, to dismantle the enemy's defense through attack, to destroy the enemy's will through offense, and to secure ultimate victory in the match with more goals. Therefore, I hope that every player under my command must possess the spirit and determination to fight forward, vowing not to give up until the last moment of the game.

Secondly, my tactics place great emphasis on details. I will reorganize the team, as the current number of players is too large. The ideal number in my mind is between 23 and 25 players, which means at least 10 players will need to be cut. Furthermore, I do not rule out the possibility of bringing in new players from outside, so the cuts may be even more significant.

In the afternoon, Yang Cheng first arranged some ball training and group confrontation training. The last 30 minutes were dedicated to dividing the team into two groups for a full-court match training

Physical fitness, attitude, technique, tactics, and visual awareness are all organic components of football, much like the hands and feet of a person; they form an inseparable whole. Therefore, I will not separate them. I hope to integrate these elements through training and bring improvement to each one of you

I know that many of you are dissatisfied, but I will not pay attention to it, because in my presence, you have no right to be dissatisfied. I am now your head coach, and your future is determined by me, so you must listen to me. This is a world where the weak are preyed upon by the strong. If you are dissatisfied with me, fine, show me a strength that is greater than mine.

In the eyes of these second-string players, Yang Cheng is different from the other coaches who have come before him. He arranges all the training sessions in a tightly packed manner, ensuring that each training activity includes ample rest time, and the total duration of all the training sessions is precisely 90 minutes, clearly indicating that he has made thorough preparations prior to the training.

However, Tim, who was standing nearby, felt quite anxious. He had never known that Chemnitz had such a tradition. Even first-team players did not receive outstanding rewards; they could only earn meager salaries each month, with no additional income, let alone the youth team.

However, staying now does not mean that they can all endure Yang Cheng's devilish training

Secondly, future training sessions will adopt a standard training duration, specifically 90 minutes for each session, neither more nor less. However, the intensity of each training session will be quite high, primarily involving ball work. Therefore, you must ensure to warm up in advance, as training will commence promptly when the time is up