Chapter 1: Ye Qiu

Group E 1, which consists of players aged 10, has just begun training for 15 minutes

In a square area measuring 10 meters by 10 meters, the four corners are designated as A, B, C, and D in a clockwise direction. There are 8 individuals in a group, with 5 positioned at A and one each at B, C, and D. The ball is served from the A side, passed to B, and as soon as the server relinquishes control of the ball, they immediately sprint towards B at the fastest speed. Upon receiving the ball, B promptly passes it to C while also running towards C. C and D then repeat the actions of B.

I can't believe it. Since I am here, I must make the most of it. In my past life, I dreamed of making my mark in this football arena. Now that I have this opportunity, I cannot let it slip away!

A total of nearly 200 players gathered at De Tokmos, but they were divided into six age groups: F, E, D, C, B, and A. Each age group is further divided into two teams. For example, the E group, where Ye Qiu is located, is divided into E1 and E2, corresponding to the age groups of 10 years and 9 years respectively

The issue is that if someone wants to take advantage of the situation, it can escalate significantly

Ye Qiu, derived from the meaning of "a single leaf indicates the arrival of autumn"

De Jong pointed to the departing figure of Westhof, initially hesitating to speak. Later, encouraged by Ye Qiu's gaze, he leaned in and whispered, "Can't you see that Hans is planning to dismiss you?"

A dream is merely a dream, yet unexpectedly, when Ye Qiu awoke, he found himself no longer in his familiar rented apartment, but in a budget hotel near the Johan Cruyff Arena in the southeastern new district of Amsterdam, having taken over the body of another young man also named Ye Qiu, who is likewise 25 years old

"How can you still be smiling?" De Jong and Tu Shu both looked utterly defeated

After graduating from university, his life consisted of searching for jobs, working, becoming unemployed, and then searching for jobs again

You should be cautious, as I have heard that this meeting was initiated by Waters. With the first team having achieved three consecutive victories at the start of the league, Waters, as the head coach, naturally wishes to continue the tradition of Ajax. However, Leo Benhakker will certainly not give up easily, so...

So it turns out to be Mr. Westhoff! After all, he is his superior, and Ye Qiu did not dare to lose his temper, only able to endure.

Once Westhoff had walked far out of sight, a youth training coach from the adjacent field immediately approached. Ye Qiu recognized him as Ronald de Jong, the youth training coach of Team E2 from the Netherlands

This individual, also known as Ye Qiu, is a Chinese national who has been determined since childhood to contribute to the development of football in his country. Therefore, he directly enrolled in the Cologne Sports Academy for his university studies, majoring in a field related to football. After successfully graduating, he obtained the UEFA-recognized A-level coaching certificate and began an internship at the renowned youth training institution, Ajax, under the guidance of De Toekomst.

Unlike the training grounds of other teams where coaches arrange players to practice positioning and passing within Ajax's traditional 4-3-3 tactical framework, at the training ground of E1, Ye Qiu is organizing players to engage in a small game

In short, take care of yourself! De Jong did not say much more and continued back to his training ground

At the beginning of this exercise, some individuals are still standing. Once the practice commences, it essentially transforms into a cycle of running, changing positions, receiving the ball, and passing. All players are primarily engaged in a continuous loop of receiving the ball and running again.

It is truly hard to tell that you are here with a book, yet you seem to be in such a relaxed mood

"Why can't you smile?" Ye Qiu retorted

Ye Qiu was standing alone at the sidelines, inexplicably lost in thought about certain matters

Just when Ye Qiu was in a good mood, a chilling and mocking voice suddenly came from behind, instantly turning his bright mood into a cloudy one. Turning around, he was taken aback to see Hans Westerhof, the youth training director of De Tocqueville.

The entire process places high demands on players' fundamental skills such as ball control and passing, especially the ability to make a touch while running at high speed. The quality of ball control, the precision of passing strength and speed, and the level of accuracy are all subject to stringent requirements, and this type of training is highly practical.

Ye Qiu has rediscovered his life goals, and his mood has also relaxed. He stretched lazily and exclaimed his catchphrase

Westhoff stared at Ye Qiu, the lines on his forehead appearing deeper as he reprimanded, "Detokmost has its own rules; who gave you permission to unilaterally change the training program"

Watching Westhoff turn around and leave without a word, Ye Qiu felt puzzled. Why did he encounter such a person on his first day at work after crossing over? Could it be that he was going through a midlife crisis, or perhaps it was that time of the month for him?

Ajax Youth Academy in De Toekomst, younger players train two days a week, attending school from Monday to Friday, and only coming to De Toekomst on Saturday and Sunday, with two training sessions each day in the morning and afternoon

This 49-year-old Dutch man, despite his age, has a forehead lined with wrinkles, a very thick mustache above his upper lip, and short hair styled in the currently popular 3:7 parting. His deeply set eyes project a sense of disdain and arrogance, mixed with a seemingly friendly yet insidious smile that makes one feel utterly uncomfortable

"No way, I haven't provoked him." Ye Qiu said this, but recalling Westhoff's earlier words, he couldn't help but believe that what De Jong said was indeed very likely.

August 28, 1999, Saturday, the weekend has arrived again

Although in his previous life he was just an ordinary football fan, and despite having an A-level coaching certificate after his arrival in this world, his abilities were indeed insufficient to coach a team on his own. However, he possessed a treasure, a gift bestowed upon him by fate when he crossed over. Otherwise, how would he understand how to arrange such innovative training for Group E1 today

In the heart of the original Ye Qiu, he was planning to make a name for himself at Ajax before returning to his homeland, intending to use his youth training skills and football abilities to change the state of football in his country. However, he did not expect to be unfortunate enough to be possessed by the Ye Qiu who had crossed over.

In 2013, he was merely an extremely ordinary Chinese football fan. Like everyone else, he was frustrated with the Football Association and lamented the misfortunes of the national team while being angered by their lack of competitiveness. He, like many others, firmly believed countless times that China does not lack world-class football stars; it merely lacks the environment to cultivate them.

It seems that your training has not been approved by the technical department, has it? Westhoff originally came to trouble Ye Qiu, and upon seeing Ye Qiu arranging players for this training method that had never been seen before, he immediately seized upon his mistake

Group E consists of exactly 16 individuals, and Ye Qiu divided this group into two teams to engage in similar games and training at two different venues. He himself stood on the sidelines watching, but his thoughts were not on the training ground at all; instead, they flew back to the distant year of 2013

Upon thinking of this, Ye Qiu smiled at De Rong and said, "Ronald, tell me, what exactly is going on here?"

Westerhof is a native of Amsterdam, having started his coaching career independently in 1982. He later served as the head coach and youth training director of PSV Eindhoven, and subsequently coached Groningen twice. In 1998, during a tumultuous period at Ajax, Michael van Praag invited him back to Ajax to take charge of De Toekomst.

Although Ajax places great emphasis on the uniformity of youth training and maintains strict requirements for the training programs of young players, the entire youth training system is built on a comprehensive framework. Each coach, however, has their own methods and tricks. Therefore, as long as no issues arise, everyone tends to turn a blind eye.

Yesterday, he stayed up late to watch the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal, where Barcelona hosted Real Madrid. Ultimately, Real Madrid defeated the home team Barcelona 3:1, thanks to two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and one from Varane.

This is the rule, a rule that has been in place for decades!" Westhoff sneered, as if he were pleased to have found a sore spot for Ye Qiu.

De Jong had not finished speaking, but his expression, which seemed to suggest that one should be cautious, made Ye Qiu realize to some extent that he had become entangled in the internal power struggle of Ajax. However, what exactly was his situation?

After speaking, he was no longer prepared to continue entangling with Ye Qiu. "At 10:00 AM today, Detokmost will hold a meeting for all coaching staff. The technical supervisor and the technical director will be present. I will report this matter truthfully. How mhetushu.com.com handles it, you had better be mentally prepared for it"

As a coach, do I really need to report and seek approval for every training program I arrange? Ye Qiu felt quite displeased; he always sensed that this Dutchman was deliberately trying to create trouble for him. What exactly is going on?

The cruel society and competition have dulled the edges of his character, yet they cannot diminish his passion and enthusiasm for football. On the contrary, it is precisely because of his setbacks in other areas that he invests even more emotion into football

A little trick I came up with myself! Ye Qiu, however, was quite indifferent; he naturally could not reveal its true origin

Ye Qiu looked at De Rong. Before his journey through time, he had worked at several different companies and had experienced similar power struggles. He could even assert that such conflicts existed in every company. Therefore, he felt that the most important thing for him now was to clarify what was actually happening

Perhaps it is only during the matches that he can feel a sense of fairness

This match left Ye Qiu extremely excited, to the point that he even dreamed of immersing himself in Camp Nou, competing alongside a group of top-tier stars, becoming the most dazzling star in this globally watched century derby.

On the contrary, the idea of making a name for himself in European football has made Ye Qiu even more intrigued

It is now 9:15 AM

Ye Qiu is not the naive and innocent idealist who is oblivious to the ways of the world. He has witnessed the harsh realities of society and is fully aware that it is impossible to change the state of football in his country solely by his own efforts. This matter transcends just football and the football association; it involves various aspects of society, including the will of the higher echelons.