Tactical Edge Soccer

Soccer Strategy & Tactical Analysis — UEFA-certified coaching, delivered remotely, worldwide.

About Jeffrey Merkel

Jeffrey Merkel is a UEFA-certified soccer coach with decades of experience across youth, amateur, semi-professional, and professional levels. Through Tactical Edge Soccer, he brings elite-level tactical expertise to ambitious clubs worldwide — entirely remotely, at accessible price points.

Credentials

UEFA-certified soccer coaching licence
Decades of experience across all levels of the game
Expertise in tactical analysis, match preparation, and formation design
Specialist in player development and positional coaching
Experience building tactical curricula for youth academies
Proficient with all major soccer video recording platforms

Real Results in Weeks, Not Years

Most clubs see measurable tactical and general improvement within their first 2–3 months of co-operation.

Services

Tier 1 — Transactional Services (one-off engagements)

Single Match Video Analysis — Full tactical breakdown with annotated clips and 3–5 key recommendations.
Opponent Pre-Match Scouting — Scouting report covering weaknesses, set-piece threats, and tactical tendencies.
Individual Tactical Session — 60-minute Zoom session focused on one player's role, positioning, and decision-making.
Training Session Design — Custom weekly training programme targeting a specific tactical problem.

Tier 2 — Project-Based Packages

Pre-Season Tactical Setup — 3 sessions + formation/system design + training plan for the season.
Tournament Preparation — 2 opponent reports + 1 tactical session + game-day strategy plan.
Youth Development Sprint — 5-week programme with 3–5 sessions per week + progress report.

Tier 3 — Ongoing Partnerships

Amateur/Youth — Light — 2 match reports per month + 1 video call.
Amateur/Youth — Standard — 4 match reports + 2 calls + training plan.
Semi-Professional Club — 4 match reports + weekly call + opponent scouting + season strategy.
Individual Player (Ongoing) — Weekly 45-minute tactical session + match review.

Pricing is shared personally after a free consultation call.

Free Consultation

Book a no-obligation consultation to discuss your team's tactical needs and find the right engagement format. Visit /consultation to get started.