Chapter 4: The Godfather System

As for the team's tactics, Ajax players have grown up in the 4-3-3 system, and making hasty changes would not benefit the team

Setting aside personal attributes, the tactical formation has not yet been activated; it will only be available after being promoted to head coach. The exact effects and functions are still unclear to Ye Qiu, who only has a vague understanding that it is likely related to tactics

It is important to understand that Europe is the temple of football, the most fiercely competitive place for football in the world. This applies not only to players but also to coaches. Therefore, to establish a foothold in European football, even as a seemingly insignificant member, relying on luck or deceit is simply impossible

After a rough study of the system, Ye Qiu has gained some understanding of it, and this is the only evaluation he has given to the system

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The second task is to win the first match of one's life, and the task reward is only 5 points

Where there is danger, there is opportunity. If he accidentally wins, then...

Ye Qiu was unaware whether Michels and Cruyff had written these two items, but he felt that they were indeed very useful for him at present. However, the price was steep, with each book costing 5 attribute points

There is also an exceptionally talented central defender, John Heitinga, who is hailed as Ajax's new Koeman. He is also the defensive core of the youth team and has participated in several matches for the second team. Additionally, there is goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who is also regarded as a defensive hope for the team

There is no way around it. Although the unfortunate individual possessed by him has already obtained the UEFA A coaching license, he has taken everything that can be removed, except for items that cannot be taken, such as certificates and residence permits. This includes all of his coaching knowledge.

I can't believe it. I worked tirelessly, risking my future, just to earn 10 points in rewards. Now, to upgrade a training method, it actually requires 100 points, and I also have to upgrade to the assistant coach system. And what is this 20-point technical training attribute? What kind of training method is so impressive?

However, despite the scolding, Ye Qiu did not dare to be careless for a moment. Taking advantage of the fact that he did not need to spend money during the day, he directly flipped through a basic coaching training manual published by UEFA in the study room.

Regarding these verbal disputes, Ye Qiu did not take them to heart. He currently had neither fame nor strength, and engaging in a contest with him would only lower one's own quality. Therefore, he chose to endure, as there was nothing more important at the moment than improving his own strength and winning this gamble

Medical capability is essential for team doctors; however, as a coach, certain medical skills are also necessary. In this regard, Ye Qiu's ability is rated at 1, while his affinity, after the system upgrade, is directly set at 85

In addition to the training methods for this wall collision game, there are two other items in the bookstore: one is "A Comprehensive Guide to Total Football" by Michels, and the other is "On Ajax's 4-3-3 Formation" by Cruyff

However, in the interest of fairness, they decided to grant Ye Qiu the priority of choice, allowing him to select his desired team first from the two age groups, B1 and B2. In effect, this meant that he could actively choose the B1 team, which corresponds to the 16-year-old age group

However, others do not see Ye Qiu's actions as the most advantageous choice for himself; rather, they perceive him as arrogant for deliberately allowing Westhoff to take the lead despite being in an absolute disadvantage. This infuriated Westhoff, who even declared that in two months, without needing to play many matches, he would ensure that Ye Qiu completely collapses in just one.

After the selection by the technical teams led by Leo Benhakker and Waters, they ultimately chose two teams from Group B for Ye Qiu and Westhof to coach. Each of them can select one team from Group B, lead the team for two months, and then engage in several matches. At that time, some insiders from Ajax will conduct evaluations.

This includes personal attributes, tactical board, training camp, taskbar, store, and study room

Also, understanding this, Ye Qiu is very clear that if he wants to establish himself in Europe, he cannot solely rely on the system. The system can only provide assistance; he must depend on his own efforts and diligence, absorb more football knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of football-related expertise. In this way, even if he cannot establish himself at Ajax, he can still go to other teams.

It is no wonder that, in his previous life as a football fan, he joyfully called out the names of star players, yet possessed almost no professional knowledge of football. After a day of study, he has truly come to realize the vast and profound nature of football tactics.

Now the two are in the same boat, and when Ye Qiu asks him for help, how could he refuse

This is merely a change in titles and designations; in reality, everyone knows that Ye Qiu, the U15 coach, is only temporary. If, in two months, he loses to Westhof, he will have no choice but to leave.

The third task is repeatable, which is to win a match. The task reward is 1 point; there is no reward for a draw, and losing results in a deduction of 1 point. This also constitutes the system's principles of rewards and penalties regarding matches.

However, he was still very intrigued by this training method, as he clearly understood that such high rewards could not simply be a matter of a basic wall-collision game; there must be unique elements inherent to the system, and it would certainly be beneficial.

Moreover, the study room has another advantage, which is that one can enter it while sleeping, allowing for learning in dreams without affecting sleep. It is akin to learning in a dream; however, as the old saying goes, one must invest.

Weisthoff possesses extensive coaching experience, having been independent for over ten years. However, Ye Qiu is only 25 years old, having just graduated from university, and lacks any prior experience. Although he has a wealth of football theory, he is deficient in practical application. While coaching lower age-level teams may not pose much of an issue, the disparity in tactical acumen becomes quite evident when coaching higher age-level teams.

On that afternoon, the youth training office of De Tocqueville Most sent a message to Ye Qiu

The training method has already been activated, but Ye Qiu currently only has a set of trial phase systems that were provided for free. This is the new training regimen he implemented yesterday for the young players in the E1 age group. However, after the system upgrade, it indicated that there is an upgraded version of this training method, which requires the consumption of 100 reward points and the activation of the assistant coach system, as well as a technical training attribute reaching 20 points

I can't believe this, they all treat me like a donkey

As the name suggests, personal attributes are values that reflect Ye Qiu's current status in relation to the head coach. At this coaching stage, the coaching attributes include tactical knowledge, player evaluation skills, potential assessment, medical abilities, motivation, and affinity.

Shameless, utterly shameless

However, the nefarious system would certainly not allow Ye Qiu to spy, so after staring for a long time, he still did not know what was interesting about this upgraded version, ultimately concluding that it was a scheme by unscrupulous merchants

However, assessing a player's abilities is different; to achieve this, one must possess a multitude of skills.

In this situation, everyone felt that Ye Qiu should choose U16, and even Waters was prepared to advocate for him. However, unexpectedly, Ye Qiu chose U15, which left many people present greatly puzzled

On the contrary, in the U15 team, there are Wesley Sneijder, Hidde Ter Avest, and Nigel de Jong. All three players possess solid technical skills and can play in midfield, especially Maduro and De Jong, who have a background as defenders but are well-rounded in both offense and defense. Such players are more suitable for the transformation that Ye Qiu aims to implement

In order for Ye Qiu to establish himself in European football, a fundamental knowledge of the game is essential

If it were the Ye Qiu who had just graduated from university in a past life, he would certainly consider himself a fortunate individual, destined for good luck. However, after undergoing the trials and tribulations of society, he has come to a clear understanding of a certain truth

Previously, he was the coach of Team E1, and his position at Detokmost was relatively low. However, now he is the coach of Team B2, which corresponds to the age group of 15 years, and his status has significantly improved. If one were to consider the need to accumulate experience, without three to five years of outstanding performance, no one should expect to suddenly ascend to the position of U15 coach.

Although there is only a one-year difference between 16 years and 15 years, the latter is clearly at a disadvantage in terms of experience and technical application. After all, in Ajax's youth training system, once players reach the B level, they can learn a great deal in just one year, and many even have the opportunity to train with the first team.

This is indeed an unexpected gain brought about by the wager

Moreover, after studying that set of new training methods, he noticed one thing: the training methods provided by the system are a very reasonable combination of both ball and non-ball training, and they are also very close to actual combat. These methods can be implemented in any team, whether it is a youth team or an adult team, allowing for daily training without fail, as they offer immense benefits to any professional player and enhance the team's combat effectiveness.

The default offerings of the store system include purchasable items and skill books. Currently, there are only three items available for purchase. The first is a set of training methods known as the Wall-Ball Game. According to the description, this Wall-Ball Game not only effectively stimulates players' enthusiasm for immediate ball recovery but also assists players in mastering quick and concise passing and receiving combinations. This enables players to better adapt to the pressures and choices during rapid transitions between offense and defense. This Wall-Ball Game not only effectively stimulates players' enthusiasm for immediate ball recovery but also assists players in mastering quick and concise passing and receiving combinations, enabling them to better adapt to the pressures and choices during rapid transitions between offense and defense.

The Ajax youth teams at lower age levels train only two days a week, with two training sessions each day, totaling a mere 16 sessions over two months. Even the most outstanding coach cannot impart much to the players in these 16 sessions. In contrast, the players in Group B train every afternoon from Monday to Friday, with additional sessions on Tuesday and Thursday, and they compete against domestic peers on Saturdays. Even the most outstanding coach cannot impart much to the players in these 16 sessions. In contrast, the players in Group B train every afternoon from Monday to Friday, with additional sessions on Tuesday and Thursday, and they compete against domestic peers on Saturdays.

Leo Benhak's statement is indeed reasonable, and no one can refute it; ultimately, one can only agree.

Can you be even more unscrupulous? Ye Qiu was completely despairing of the system's conscience

In this situation, it is easier for the coach to instill some of their own ideas in the players

To illustrate, Ye Qiu now knows that Van der Vaart will definitely succeed in the future. With a ceiling of 200, he has the potential to reach approximately 175. However, the question is, what is his current strength? Ye Qiu is also uncertain about this, as his eyes cannot discern these aspects yet. Moreover, he believes that potential is something that can change randomly; the key still lies in actual strength.

This also provided Ye Qiu with a new direction, which is that in addition to obtaining reward points by completing tasks assigned by the system to enhance various attributes, he can also rely on his own efforts in learning and practical experience. This approach can equally improve the system's evaluation, undoubtedly giving him the motivation to strive harder

He now has a feeling that the system's proposed training method is essentially like hanging a carrot in front of a donkey

Ye Qiu certainly did not choose casually. Although the *illustrated* book states that the U16 players possess remarkable skills, he does not think much of anyone other than Van der Vaart. He finds both Heitinga and Stekelenburg to be defensive players, and particularly with Heitinga, he feels that the technical adaptability is not strong enough, which is why Ye Qiu does not favor him much.

It was as if Ye Qiu had not known before that after betting with Westhoff and taking charge of U15, he completed the upgrade from the trial phase to the coaching stage, receiving a reward of 10 attribute points, while also unlocking some new skills

Moreover, while engaging in gambling, Ye Qiu's status in De Tockmost also underwent a transformation

More importantly, the system's training emphasizes that practice makes perfect and highlights teamwork, which undoubtedly aligns more closely with the future trends of football

In this world, there is no person's success that is purely coincidental, even if to others, it seems that their luck is extraordinarily good

The entire coaching system is designed around a head coach and is divided into five stages: the trial stage, the coaching stage, the assistant coaching stage, the head coaching stage, and the godfather stage. Each of these five stages must be completed and upgraded by triggering certain events or accomplishing specific tasks

First, they lured me in with a free policy, then they introduced an upgraded version, urging me to spend more. To spend, I also have to complete tasks to earn reward points. Goodness, is this not the behavior of a scheming merchant? Ye Qiu silently exclaimed in his heart

The first task is to win this gamble against Westhoff, with a reward of 20 reward points

This choice is, frankly speaking, very unfair to Ye Qiu

In fact, none of this is a secret. If Ye Qiu were to stay at Ajax Club for ten or eight years, he would likely be able to fully grasp the contents of the book written by Cruyff without needing to spend any reward points. The problem is that what Ye Qiu lacks the most right now is time

In this regard, Waters has made a strong case; however, the reasons provided by Leo Benhakker are also very compelling

It seems that I am indeed a very approachable person! Being approachable easily gives a better first impression, which is not a bad thing for anyone.

In order to gain a better understanding of Ajax's 4-3-3 tactics and their all-out attack and defense strategy, Ye Qiu ultimately had to expend 5 reward points to purchase the book "On Ajax's 4-3-3 Formation" authored by the great Cruyff from the store. He then spent an additional 1 reward point to stay up late in the study room researching this masterpiece.

After the training camp, there is the taskbar, which contains three tasks at this time

Fortunately, after an all-night study session, Ye Qiu gained a preliminary understanding of Ajax's 4-3-3 tactics. Although some specific details remain unclear, it should not pose much of a problem when dealing with the U15 team. If necessary, he can consult with Waters, who, along with the library, is closely affiliated with Ajax.

This also made Ye Qiu even more curious about the so-called upgraded version. After all, the upgrade conditions set by the system are so high that it is naturally impossible to provide something worthless, isn't it

Finally, there is the study room, which houses a variety of books related to football, making it akin to a football library. It includes not only football-related literature but also books on management, personnel administration, resource optimization, healthcare, and more. As long as it can be connected to football, it can be found here.

Upgraded to U15, Ye Qiu will have a day off on Sunday, yet he still isolates himself in the hotel room for seclusion

It is noteworthy that Ajax's U16 youth team has been dominating the Dutch U16 league, with the team's top prospect, Rafael van der Vaart, being highly anticipated. A dedicated coach has been assigned to refine his skills, and he is widely regarded as the new Cruyff nurtured by Ajax

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Although his tactical knowledge was zero, as a time traveler, Ye Qiu's assessment of player strength reached 36 points, while his assessment of player potential was as high as 63 points. This was not surprising, as Ye Qiu was able to leverage over a decade more of football knowledge than others to grasp certain players' potential and achievements, making his higher potential assessment understandable

After betting with Westhof and choosing the U15 team, Ye Qiu discovered that his godfather training system had officially upgraded from the trial phase to the coaching phase. Following the upgrade, the entire system fully manifested in Ye Qiu's mind

Having understood this, Ye Qiu calmed his mind and spent the entire day hiding in the hotel room, studying those textbooks while also beginning to draft the training plan for the U15 team scheduled for the following afternoon

However, while this set of training methods sounds very appealing, the conditions set are also extremely high. Aside from the exorbitant purchase cost, both technical training, tactical training, and defensive training must reach a score of 20, which undoubtedly adds to Ye Qiu's frustration.

Certainly, for the time being, what Ye Qiu can present is that set of new training methods. He believes that this training is essentially a foundational stage, and it is crucial for the U15 players to practice until they achieve proficiency, so that they can demonstrate their effectiveness on the field.

For example, as a coach, Ye Qiu's tactical knowledge is a mere 5 points, which is an increase of 4 points due to his diligent study over the past day, as he initially had the lowest score of 1 point

Certainly, in De Tokmos, the vast majority of youth training coaches do not have a favorable view of Ye Qiu

However, is this not also a form of promoting progress

Regarding the motivation, when the system was activated, Ye Qiu only had 1 point. However, after scanning the body information, it was directly raised to 14 points. The reason was that Ye Qiu's remarks at the youth training meeting were very motivational, which led to the increase in score