Mr_Raiden

For ten years, Ethan Carter was cursed.

No matter which club he coached, he never won a single match. The world called him “The Cursed Coach.” Fans ridiculed him. Players disrespected him. The media destroyed him.

But on one fateful night, his Bundesliga team—the weakest in the league—was leading 1-0 against a footballing giant.

Ninety minutes. One last chance. The biggest upset of the season.

The final whistle blew.

Victory.

His first-ever win. The curse was broken.

And then… his heart stopped.

When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in Germany anymore.

He was in a run-down office with peeling wallpaper and a broken desk. His hands were thinner. His face was different.

A small nameplate sat in front of him:

 Jake Wilson – Head Coach, Bradford FC (Fourth-Tier League) 

Before he could even process what had happened, a glowing screen appeared before his eyes.

[Ding! The Coaching System Has Activated!]

Now, armed with a system that grants real-time tactical analysis, scouting reports, player growth insights, and legendary tactics, Ethan—now Jake—has a second chance.

From a forgotten, unknown club to the top of world football—can he use the system to become the greatest coach in history?

He was once the most mocked coach in the world.

Now, he will become unstoppable.

Because this time… he refuses to lose.




Disclaimer

The Coaching System is a work of fiction. All characters, teams, events, and organizations depicted in this story are purely fictional or used fictitiously. While the novel is inspired by real-world football mechanics, tactics, and leagues, it does not represent any real-life football clubs, managers, or players.

The Coaching System

Date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Camera pans to Nathan Barnes seated across from the host, back straight, hands folded. There's a quiet tension in the room—not nerves, just presence. The captain's armband rests between them on the table, like a silent co-host.

Host (smiling gently):

"Nathan, you've played in every division with this club. But where did it all really begin for you?"

Barnes (without hesitation):

"Honestly? The car park behind the East Stand. I was fourteen. Scared stiff. My trial wasn't even meant to happen that day. I was a late call-in."

He let the silence breathe for a moment.

Barnes (voice steady):

"I remember the ball bouncing off my shin first touch. Thought that was it. Done. But one of the coaches shouted, 'Again.' So I did."

Inside Bradford: “The Weight of the Armband” – Nathan Barnes