Getting Started with Driblo: A Complete Guide for Coaches

Welcome to Driblo! This guide will help you get up and running with our AI-powered football coaching platform in just a few minutes.

What is Driblo?

Driblo is an AI-powered coaching platform designed specifically for football coaches. Whether you're coaching youth players or semi-professional teams, Driblo helps you:

• Define and implement your tactical philosophy across all training
• Create AI-powered training sessions aligned with your style of play
• Track player development connected to your team's identity
• Plan periodization without spreadsheet chaos

The Foundation: Style of Play

Everything in Driblo starts with your Style of Play. This is your tactical philosophy defined across four phases:

1. In Possession - How you build up, create chances, and dominate with the ball
2. Out of Possession - Your defensive organization and pressing triggers
3. Offensive Transition - What happens the moment you win the ball
4. Defensive Transition - How you react immediately after losing possession

Why it matters: Without a Style of Play, you have a planning tool. With a Style of Play, you have an AI platform that understands your football identity and powers everything else.

Setting Up Your Account

Step 1: Create Your Account

Visit play.driblo.io and click "Get Started Free". You can sign up with your email or use Google sign-in for faster access.

Step 2: Define Your Style of Play

After signing up, you'll be guided through defining your tactical philosophy:

1. Choose principles for each of the four phases
2. Set priorities and key behaviors
3. Let the AI understand your football identity

Step 3: Set Up Your Teams

Create your teams and assign players:

1. Enter your team name and age group
2. Add players and their positions
3. Define individual development goals aligned with your philosophy

Creating Your First Training Session

Ready to create your first AI-powered training session? Here's how:

1. Navigate to Training Planner
2. Click New Session
3. Select which tactical principle to focus on
4. Set duration and intensity level
5. Let Driblo's AI suggest drills from your exercise library

The AI filters your exercise bank to show only what's relevant to your chosen principle. Every session is built on your Style of Play, not random exercises.

Pro Tip: The more you define your philosophy, the smarter the AI becomes at suggesting appropriate drills and session structures.

Player Development

Individual development in Driblo connects directly to your team's philosophy:

• AI suggests development goals based on position and role
• Track progress across all four game phases
• Align individual growth with collective identity

Periodization Made Simple

Plan your season without spreadsheet chaos:

• Visual tools distribute load and focus across tactical principles
• Ensure you peak at the right moments
• Maintain tactical consistency throughout the season

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these features:

• Use the Tactical Board to visualize formations and movements
• Read more articles in our blog for coaching insights
• Contact us if you need help getting started

Happy coaching!