Funnctional Path philosophy for professional soccer team?

Misha Filipovic from Belgrade, Serbia asked me to comment on the problems he faces in preparation of a professional soccer team. My problems are:
1-Short preparation period (4-8wks)
2-Need for fast results.
3-Since I learn about your work from internet I am not sure about sequencing of components during prep period.

These are common problems in sports where there are extended seasons. In a short preparation period often times you can do more harm than good. Based on testing results I think it best to group players based on their specific needs for at two to three days a week of very targeted specific training. For example if a player needs work on acceleration capacity then the player should train that more often. Then this must be carried into the season by designing small modules that address specific needs that can be in a short time block like 15 minutes. I know you need fast results, but training is cumulative. Short sharp sessions that are very specifically targeted to improve a particular physical capacity will pay rich dividends

Try to set up your training in six week blocks. Belgian sport scientist Jan Olbrecht has shown this to be the ideal time frame to develop physical qualities to their fullest extent. At the end of six weeks the emphasis must change in order to insure continued adaptation. The first 21 day cycle is a time of “fast adaptation” and the second 21 day cycle is a time of “stabilization.” Most blocks throughout the year are structured accordingly, with the exception of the peak competition block where the cycles are seven and fourteen days in order to more carefully control loads in pursuit of specific competitive objectives.

Also in devising a realistic, workable plan recognize that each training component has its own time to adaptation. Flexibility improves, adapts from day to day. Strength improves, adapts from week to week. Speed improves/adapts from month to month. Work Capacity improves/adapts from year to year. In terms of reversibility the converse is true. Without emphasis those qualities decline at essential same the rate they adapt. The implication here is that in the short preparation time you should be able to make some strength gains. You also should be able to impact changes on in overall fitness.