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1.0 HISTORY OF THE CLUB

The first club was founded as Naples Foot-Ball & Cricket Club in 1904 by
English sailor William Poths and his associate Hector M. Bayon. Neapolitans
such as Conforti, Catterina and Amedeo Salsi were also involved, the latter of
whom was the club's first president. The original kit of the club was a sky
blue and navy blue striped shirt, with black shorts. The name of the club was
shortened to Naples Foot-Ball Club in 1906.






Napoli was founded in 1926 and its first years have been not so easy until the
ADVENT of Diego Armando Maradona, the best football player in the world
ever, in 1984. All the years from the foundation to the arrival of Maradona
were not that good and Napoli only won twice the Coppa Italia, that is the
Italian League Cup, in 1962 and 1976, and reached the Cup Winners' Cup
semi-final in 1977. With the advent of "God" Diego, Napoli became one of the
most powerful teams in Italy and in Europe. The tournaments before his
arrival were not so great and sometimes Napoli went very close to relegation
to the Serie B. Since 1984 to 1991, thanks to Diego, Napoli was with no doubt
one of the best teams in the world: in 1986 earned a UEFA cup place, ranking
third; in 1987, probably the most important season in the history of Napoli,
ranked FIRST in the Serie A, winning the first Scudetto of its history. The
following season, 1987-88, was probably the best season of the whole history
of Napoli, when almost every opponent was defeated with a lot of goals, but
unfortunately it was not enough to win the tournament again and Napoli
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ranked as runners-up behind AC Milan, while the adventure in the European
Champions' Cup finished in the first round after a defeat to Real Madrid 2-0 in
Spain and a draw in Naples 1-1; 1989 was a very good season too as Napoli
won the UEFA cup in Stuttgart, Germany, winning the first match in Naples 2-
1 and drawing in the Neckarstadion 3-3, Napoli ranked second in Serie A
once again as Inter Milan won the championship; 1990 was the year of the
revenge against AC Milan which had won in 1988 the championship in the last
matches: after a beautiful head-to-head Napoli won the second Scudetto.
1991 was not a good season, as Naoli early left the first places in Serie A and
in European Champions' Cup was defeated at the penalties shoot-out in
Moscow against Spartak Moscow after a double draw 0-0 in Naples and in
Russia. 1991 was also the year in which Diego was found "positive" and he
was disqualified for more than a year. Diego Maradona's history in Naples
came to an end and Napoli's one too as in the last few years the team has not
been able to win anything. Napoli just reached twice a UEFA cup place, but
unfortunately the adventure did not last too much as they were defeated by
Paris St.Germain and Eintracht Frankfurt respectively.

Up to now Napoli has won:
2 "Scudetti" Italian Championships (1986-87, 1989-90)
3 Coppa Italia (1961-62, 1975-76, 1986-87)
1 Supercoppa Italiana (1990-91)
1 UEFA Cup (1988-89)





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2.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS









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3.0 COACH AND STAFF

























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4.0 SQUAD

























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5.0 Colours, badge and nicknames

As Naples is a coastal city, the colours of the club have always been derived
from the blue waters of the Gulf of Naples Originally while using the
name Naples FBC, the colours of the club implemented two shades of blue.
Since the 1920s however, a singular blue tone has been used in the form of
azure; as thus they share the nickname azzurri with the Italian national side.


One of the nicknames of Napoli is I ciucciarelli which means "the
little donkeys" in the local dialect, they were given this name after a
particularly poor performance during the 192627 season. It was originally
meant to be derogatory, as the Neapolitan symbol is a rampant black
horse, the club however adopted the donkey as a mascot called 'O Ciuccio,
displaying it with pride.
The club badge Napoli are most famous for is a large N placed within a circle.
This crest can be traced back to Internazionale Napoli, who used a similar
design on their shirts. Since the club officially adopted the N badge as its
representative, Napoli have altered it slightly at various times; sometimes it
features the club's name around it, sometimes it does not. The main
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difference between each badge is the shade of blue used. Usually the N is
white, although it has occasionally been gold.
Partenopei is a popular nickname for the club and people from the city of
Naples in general. It is derived from Greek mythology where
the sirenParthenp tried to enchant Odysseus from his ship to Capri. In the
story Odysseus had his men tie him to the ship's mast so he was able to resist
the song of the siren; as a result Parthenope, unable to live with the rejection
of her love, drowned herself and her body was washed up upon the shore of
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6.0 OVERVIEW

Napoli have endured heartbreak and pain ever since Diego Maradona left the
club in the early 1990s. They went from the top of the Serie A and down a
rapid decline, which resulted in their relegation from the Serie A.
Napoli tried to bounce back by getting promoted back to Serie A in 2000, but
were sent back down after only one season in the top division. To make
matters worse, Napoli filed for bankruptcy in 2004. Napoli finally hit rock
bottom. It's also ironic because another big team in England had the same
financial problems, leading to relegation and also hitting rock bottom in the
same year.
The club eventually went bankrupt and it seemed SSC Napoli would now just
be a part of Italian football history. Until, that is, an Italian film producer
named Aurelio De Laurentiis bought the club and brought back the history of
the club in order to keep football in the city of Naples.
Because of their short exodus in Italian football, Napoli had to start in Serie C,
only to see them get promoted back to Serie B after two seasons. With
unmeasurable amounts of support from their fans, Napoli continued their "rise
back to prominence" story by getting themselves back to Serie A in 2006 after
getting promoted on the final game of the season.
Napoli's first season in Serie A was a breath of fresh air. Fast-fowarding five
years to the present, Napoli have gone from a newly promoted team in Serie
A to a very talented team with the potential of winning Serie A.
Napoli has once again claimed a seat as one of the top clubs in Italian
football. Now, Napoli have their eyes set on dethroning AC Milan and claiming
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the Scudetto this upcoming campaign. With a new coach in Rafa Benitez and
a talented squad with players like Gonzalo Higuain, Marek Hamsik, Ezequiel
Lavezzi and Gokhan Inler, Napoli have one of the best assembled squads in
Europe.
Napoli have looked very impressive this year as they have defeated the likes
of AC Milan and Inter Milan in Serie A this season. They have also looked
really good in Champions League with quality performances
against Manchester City and Villarreal.
Napoli have all the factors in becoming this year's Serie A champions. They
have one of the best managers in the world, Higuain is arguably the best
striker in Serie A right now, Hamsik is one of the best attacking midfielders
and they have the potential of reaching heights further than they could
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FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF A FOOTBALL
TEAM
7.1 PHYSICAL TRAINING


Soccer (or more commonly known as "football") is easily one of the most
popular sports in the world with a massive, global base of enthusiasts and
practitioners of all ages.

For the longest time (and still today) a lot of the training done for soccer
(aside from skills) have been centered around aerobic conditioning, while
overlooking important aspects like, strength, speed and power, agility and
flexibility. Most players on the pitch run a great deal in the game (estimates of
between 11-13km during a 90 minute game), so endurance training is very
important but should not be done exclusively at the expense of the other
aspects of conditioning.

Train for the Position
Positions in soccer can be broken down or simplified into 3 groups. These
groups are, Strikers, Midfielders, and Defenders. Each of these positions has
different training requirements above and beyond the normal endurance
regimen.

The idea that each position on the field requires different attention is a
relatively new one and based on a study in England done on 55 top level
professional players from the FA Premier League over the 2003-2004 season.
Findings from this study showed that the 3 different groups of players do and
would benefit from more specific attention on the various aspects of training
based on their game play duties.

The Striker
Of all the players on the field, the striker needs to be the strongest physically
as they are more often involved physical contact, dealing with pulling and
pushing as well as being pushed and pulled during challenges with defending
players. Good upper body strength is an asset to the Striker.

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Strikers also have to start and start suddenly with explosive power more than
most other players and this force causes a great deal of stress on the lower
limbs so appropriate strength training and prehabilitation is beneficial.

The strength-training program for the striker (and for outfielders in general) is
built around compound exercises. Examples are: squats, lunges, pushups,
chin-ups, etc). Another important concept to consider is balancing opposing
muscle groups such as hamstrings against quadriceps; an imbalance in
strength could increase the chance of injury.

The Midfielder
Of all the players on the field, the Midfielder traditionally does the most
running and jogging. Endurance training is obviously something to focus on,
but using interval-training methods. The midfielder is also required to perform
vertical jumps for heading. The midfielder will also benefit greatly from
strength training as outlined for the striker, but to a lesser degree of focus.

The Defender
Perhaps second only to the striker, the defender (especially the central
defender) needs to focus on strength in order to combat challenges from
those strong strikers. Defenders also go to the ground a lot in the game, so
training for getting up quickly and explosively is a benefit to the defender. A
defenders vertical is also important in order to challenge strikers for headers.

All Positions and Endurance
Developing a solid soccer fitness program should include working on a strong
aerobic base, as the game for outfield players places a great demand on the
players cardiovascular system and muscular endurance.

That being said, perhaps just doing blanket endurance training such as
running isnt the best overall approach as a lot of the outfield players
movement isnt constant, but relies on changing direction, shuffling, starting
and stopping and sudden bursts of speed (sprinting) all of these done at
various levels of intensity.

Bringing interval training into your fitness regimen will provide better results
than longer duration or low intensity training will give. Interval training
incorporates a mixture of high and low intensity training, this more closely
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emulates the physical environment a player would be faced with in a game
situation.

Benefits for strength training
- Resistance to injury
- Better explosive power
- Greater balance, stability, and agility
- Quicker recovery
- Competing in challenges with other players

Speed & Agility
Every player on the field will benefit from greater speed and agility. The pace
of the game, especially at the professional levels is getting faster and faster
all the time. Being able to get the ball first is very important.

Most professional players are required to perform a 30m sprint in 4.0 seconds.
Thats very fast. You are doing well if you can do it in 5 seconds.

When you combine strength with speed you get power. Powerful players are
forces to be reckoned with.

Training for power, you should consider movements that include explosive or
sudden power moves like, power cleans, and jump squats, as well as
plyometrics.
To build speed endurance, you should bring these exercises together in a
circuit routine with high intensity intervals. Alternate power drills for lower
body and upper body with plyometrics as intervals. Conclude your workout
with some sprinting and agility drills.

Flexibility for the Soccer Player
A healthy range of motion can be extremely beneficial. Past and present
models for stretching (pre-exercise stretching) have been proven to be
relatively useless as well as potentially increasing the incidence of injury.

Doing dynamic warm-up drills like freestanding squats, butt kickers, arm
circles, walking lunges before training or a match is far more effective. After
the game is over then cool down with some stretching (try using your own
muscular effort to hold the position).
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In the end knowing your position and its demands will help you mold a
training regimen that will help you improve your physical game.
7.2 TECHNICAL
In the basic skills of soccer, an important term is technique, which is the
physical movement involved in those skills. Practicing the skills is called
technical training." Players practice technique throughout their lives, but
correct technique practice is essential for players age 6-12 while they are in
developmental stages.
The coach of developing players should heavily emphasize technical training
while also having a basic understanding of correct technical execution. This
can be accomplished using a repertoire of conditioned games to teach
techniques in a manner that provides plenty of repetition.
RECEIVING
Receiving a ball on the ground is different than receiving a ball in the air.
When receiving a ball on the ground, the following points should be
considered:
Keep your eye on the ball.
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Choose which foot to receive the ball with (this may depend on
the location of the defender).
Receive the ball with one foot with the toe pointed up (ankle
locked).
Dont stop the ball. Instead, prepare it for the next action: shot,
dribble, pass or to play away from pressure.
Receiving the ball in the air is a skill that involves six major phases:
Keeping your eye on the ball.
Reading the flight, speed and direction of the ball.
Deciding which body part will control the ball (foot, thigh, chest
or head).
Getting the body in line with the direction of the ball.
Preparing to receive the ball by presenting the body part to the
ball.
Cushioning the ball with the body part to slow it down and
preparing for the next touch.

SHOOTING
Shooting uses the same technical elements as passing, with the important
difference being that the goal is to pass the ball beyond the goalkeeper.
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If possible, the player should look up to see the position of the
goalkeeper, choosing a side to shoot the ball.
Approach the ball.
Plant the support foot beside or slightly ahead of the ball, which
helps to keep the shot low.
Keep the head steady and eyes on the ball.
Make proper contact with the ball.
Ankle of kicking foot is locked and the toe is pointed
down if shooting with instep.
Hips and knee of kicking foot are pointed in the
direction of the shot.
Follow through to keep the ball low (weight going forward,
landing on the kicking foot).
The skill of shooting sometimes is called an art because the scoring of goals is
such a prized commodity. The mechanics of how to shoot are important, but
perhaps more important is knowing when to shoot, especially because so
many players prefer to pass the ball rather than take on the responsibility of
shooting. Since scoring more goals than the opposition is the object of the
game, players who are goal scorers are highly valued. Shooting frequently is
done under pressure from opponents, sometimes facing the wrong way and
at awkward angles. Shooting should be practiced against a live goalkeeper.
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PASSING
Because passing involves giving the ball to a teammate, it is important that
players are taught to know where their teammates are by constantly looking.
A second important ingredient is verbal communication, or talking. Coaches
should teach players to provide intelligent verbal cues to help with decision-
making in passing.
The technical elements of passing vary based on the kind of pass being made.
The key elements of any pass (both short and long) include:
See the target.
Approach the ball.
Plant and position of support, or non-kicking foot (the toe of the
non-kicking foot should be pointed in the direction the player
wants the ball to go).
Look at the ball, holding the head steady.
Contact the correct area of the ball with locked ankle.
For instep and outside of foot pass, the toes are pointed down
and contact is on the top of the foot.
For inside of the foot pass, toes are pointed up.
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Follow-through: kick through the ball," following through toward
the target.
Transfer the weight forward.


7.3 PSYCHOLOGYCAL

As a trainers, Psychology players should be treated with care. This is to
determine the performance level of the player. There are many things that
need to be considered by coaches as an example of an aggressive game is
more energetic and more fighting. Less aggressive game is not decisive and
love by. Aggression is not directly related to violence because rough games
rely more on guile and sportsmanship of a player.
Other intelligence also read the game or guess the other players
movements are very helpful in making a decision before the pass, run,
interception, and others. Courage in the game are some of the very important
aspects of the psychology of the game. Sacrifices to be made to get the
winning edge in a game like soccer or dodge his own goal conceded though
there is a risk of injury
Reliability playing behind either pressure from the opposition even while
looking to score or pass at a pivotal moment. Decisions are dependent on
peace. The ability to make the right decision and the expected period of time.
If not, concentration or low concentration will lead to more mistakes.
Additionally, players will also need the ability to identify creative options
available before making a decision. More creative means more choice.
All that happens in the middle of the field is unexpected. Each player
must maintain a level of tenacity and determination to provide 100% of the
players in the tournament. Players are not enough willpower to give up earlier
than the players who fought harder
For the head of the team will have to play an important role in the
team. Leadership style can determine the greatness of a team leader. In the
absence of a strong influence, the other players will respect the election
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results captain or heard speech during an emergency meeting. An influential
captain will create harmony in the squad. If the player's mind there are
negative things, will produce a negative.



7.4 TACTICAL

In the game of football, aspen tactics is important to distinguish the
team with the opposing team. There are many tactics used in the game of
football. Among them are
One-Touch
Tactics of the oldest and most powerful that has been created in the
sport of football. These tactics were practiced by the England squad and has
spread throughout the world including Napolo team. The way the game is
easy and fast to have a pattern of Napoli squad game style to this day. This
tactic is more adapted later on to other strategies.This strategy should be
practiced by all the players in the system. Players will not bring or keep the
ball too long. Each player will immediately make the delivery after receiving
the ball and so are other players. The game looks pretty easy and fast and it's
very entertaining.

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Possession football
Teams that aim to retain control of the ball over longer periods of time, in the
process making a large percentage of passes that give low risk of losing the
ball, are said to play possession football. Utilizing this tactic demands players
skilful in ball control and precise passing. If successful, it will tire opposing
players because they have to run and tacklemore. A style of possession
football originating from Spain is "tiki-taka", where a large number of primarily
short passes are deployed by multiple players of the team before culminating
in a definitive strike on the opposing team's goal. It was effectively employed
by the UEFA Euro 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro
2012 champions Spain, managed by Luis Aragons and Vicente del
Bosque respectively, and the 2008-09 FC Barcelona side managed by Josep
Guardiola. Napoli modified the tiki taka style to their tactics to accomodate
their attacking playing style.
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Using the set-plays

A common method for technically deficient
sides, using the set-plays means exploiting all
types of free kicks, throw-ins and corner-kicks.
In the absence of quick, skilful players, such
sides will use the break in play provided by set
pieces to pack the box and attack the ball when
it is delivered.





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8.0 CONCLUSION
Napoli is the football team that is respected by the entire football team in
Europe for their history . They have rich tradition of playing beautiful football
games. They have fallen but have bounce back to be a better team. With a
set of dedicated coaches and players, the improve from year to year to be a
better team.
There is still a lot of room for improvement. Managers need to make a
statement by improving tactical, physical, technical and psychological of the
players.
Fitness training provided very positive impact on his players have
proven that the coach has given the Year to his players. Players have worked
hard to hone existing skills and techniques to find and tactics needed in this
football. Control sound psychology has led the players are not affected by
their environment.
However, there are many things that need to be improved by the Napoli
team on a mission to retain their title. Attitude of the players will determine
when players performance on the field. Not only retain the title but to go
further and perhaps up to the world stage











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9.0 REFERENCES

http://performance.fourfourtwo.com/tacticson-receivers-as-real-
football/
http://www.soccerpilot.com/technique/technique-selection.html
http://www.nscaa.com/education/resources/fundamentals/basic-
skills-receiving-passing-shooting
http://www.sportspsychologyfootball.com/what-is-football-psychology/