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https://lnkd.in/gEBMGGrH A great read about how Sir Alex Ferguson's Formula led to his success from HBR, which speaks to Team Development from multiple angles. If you have a minute to check out his book, Leading, I highly recommend it. In addition to this article, his recruitment of his players and team development discussed the following, which stuck with me. 🤔 Alex would hire team members based on their past and personal stories beyond their professional ability. He knew everything about his players and coaches. 🤔 Attract key players by selling your organization on its virtues, buying players only gets you so far. 🤔 Train your team to never give in. 🤔 Never stop adapting. I hope you enjoyed the share. Please like if you agree or share some of your thoughts in the comments below.

Books I highly recommend to soccer coaches at any level. Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Soccer Tactics by Jonathan Wilson - This is the first soccer book that I ever read and came away with the thought that I had so much to learn when it came to coaching the game of soccer. It discusses the entire history of the sport involving tactical evolution from the very beginning to where we are now. Alchemy Coach: Turning Training into Gold. A Primer on Rondos and Positional Play by Grant Knight & Paddy King - I love this book because it gave my rondos and positional drills so much purpose. Instead of doing a rondo or positional drill because they are used by elite level coaches I learned how to design and implement them in a way that works into my own personal philosophy, game model, and environment. Pep Guardiola: The Evolution by Martí Perarnau - This is a great book because it talks about the evolution and growth that a coach goes through, along with the different challenges that they face. Going from Barcelona to Bayern Pep had to learn how to adapt to the environment, club, and players, which allowed him to grow as a coach and build on his own personal philosophy. My Turn: A Life of Total Football by Johan Cryuff - The life of Johan Cryuff as a player and coach is extraordinary. This book is fascinating because it discusses how Cryuff was always willing to challenge different ideas and beliefs even when it jeopardized his career. He was always willing to stay true to his philosophy regardless of how he was perceived by players, coaches, and fans. This willingness and desire to go against the norm enabled him to become the legend that he is viewed as today. Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness - This book really challenges the way that we look at toughness and how we can develop it within our players. Magness also uses science and analysis to support certain views and challenge old stereotypes. This book forced me to reflect on my idea of what toughness looks like and where I have got it wrong. Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams by John O’Sullivan - This book discusses how coaches can create a positive culture where every moment matters and everyone is able to be successful. I learned so much about what my role should be as a coach and how I can have a positive influence on my players that will allow my teams to be more successful.

A new challenge awaits….. 🟠⚫️ Really excited to announce that I’ll be stepping up to take our current Wilburton hawks U16’s team next season into the U17’s leagues. Couldn’t really put into words how excited I am to have the opportunity to run a team. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without our current head coach Neil Cooper. Neil gave me an opportunity a few years back to become a coach with the team. Since then, we’ve seen the highs and lows of football with our team, and learnt many things along the way. I’ve learnt so many things along the way and I’ve become the best version of myself in the process, and I couldn’t be more grateful for what Neil and Wilburton football club have done for me in our time together so far. Having coached around this age group for a couple years, I’ve seen how many kids have fallen away from the game because they’re not ready to make that transition into the men’s game. It’s my aim with the team to help develop these young lads as footballers, but as really good people as well. I take a very holistic Approach to my coaching, meaning I look to develop more than just technical ability in players. I’ve always had a strong belief that football is more than a game, it’s a way of life. The lessons you learn in communication, team work, resilience, they all help shape the person you become, whether it be the player you are on the pitch, or the person you are in life. If I can develop these boys to be the best version of themselves, then I know I’ve set out to do what I wanted to achieve. Any result on the pitch comes as an added bonus. If there’s one piece of advice for anyone who wants to get into coaching or has begun coaching in any capacity, Get yourself down to your local grassroots club. Coaching a grassroots team gives you so many skills as a coach, as well as different perspectives in life. But most of all, you get to see the impact you have on your players. To see my team go from rock bottom to playing competitively against league leaders in 2 years, that is something you can serisouly be proud of. Being only 19 when I start next season with my U17 team, there will be plenty of adversity ahead. I might not have the most experience, unlike other coaches in the league, however like the great Johan Cruyff once said: “Every disadvantage has its advantage” Let the hard work commence! #COYH🟠⚫️

⚽️▪️The most important rules and criteria for choosing a football team or team 🧐: 1▪️ Technical skills: Players must have excellent technical skills in shooting, passing, good vision of the game, crosses, speed, dribbling, and ball control. 2▪️Fitness : Players must be physically strong and fit. They must be able to run long distances, have rapid acceleration, and have good physical endurance to face long, sustained matches. 3▪️ Tactical intelligence: Players must have a good understanding of different tactics and strategies in football. They must be able to read the game and make the right decisions at the right time. 4▪️Teamwork: Players must be able to work well as a team, exchanging passes and cooperating with each other. They must be able to understand their roles on the field and work together to achieve a common goal. 5▪️The fighting spirit: Players must have the determination and psychological endurance to face challenges and pressures in matches. They must be able to deal with defeats and successes with sportsmanship. 6▪️Experience : Experience can be an important factor in selecting players. Experienced players can be more influential in guiding the team and advising new players. 🔥▪️In addition, the selected players must have some characteristics, including: 1▪️Commitment and discipline: Players must adhere to the training and instructions they receive from coaches and adhere to the team's rules and general order. 2▪️The desire to develop : Players must have a strong desire to improve their performance and develop their skills. They must be committed to regular training and strive for continuous improvement. 3▪️Leadership personality Team leaders can be influential players in inspiring the team and leading it to success. They must demonstrate leadership abilities and have confidence in themselves. 4▪️Humility and teamwork spirit: Players must have a cooperative spirit and the ability to work well with the team. They must be ready to provide assistance to their colleagues and be dedicated to serving the entire team. 5▪️Self-confidence Players must have confidence in their abilities and the ability to deal with the pressures of matches and challenges. They must be able to face difficulties and difficult circumstances without losing confidence in themselves. 🔥⚽️These are some general rules and features that must be taken into consideration when choosing a football team or national team. These standards and rules must be balanced according to the needs, strategy, and goals of the team. ▪️I hope everyone has gotten benefit of these informations.

Hey coaches/leaders! How much are you learning/expanding your knowledge from different areas of life/sport? Are you zooming in with the lens and trying to suck it all up from the very best of coaches and learn their every detail and coaching points to gain the edge for you? Or are you having a very broad look at everything and keep the lens wide open - taking the ideas from different sports, arts, culture or whatever imaginable? Normally the path in football coaches goes that football coaches learn from football coaches etc. i feel that there are more ways to expand your knowledge and search deeper.  I feel  there'are three places to look from… - You can look within football. - You can look inside of sport but outside of football. - You can look outside of sport altogether. Which one are you? I read an article a while ago and they mentioned there that the famous New Zealend Rugby team ‘All Blacks’ as they are called their Coaching team went for a week to learn from the New York Ballet to learn about people performing under pressure, how to perform with precision and accuracy under fatigue and precious situations. That is an expansive perspective of what's possible in other areas outside of sport altogether. Think about other (invasion) sports and from which you could copy some methods to your own game. Basketball  - to me a great way to teach players one-on-one defending, the fundamentals are the same (hand-arm cooperation and controlling the opponent let’s say in set piece situations), transitional situations and how to cope with fast paced attacks…many variables that fit within football context Rugby - you get the ball, you run towards the man, you draw him in and you pass. crucial alignment with football how the players want to engage and attract the opponent before passing the player next to you with better space and time capital. Also overloading the opponent to one side, before attacking and penetrating from the opposite side. Chess - even the World Champion Magnus Carlsen finds Chess and Football very similar - the most important thing in both is to control the middle of the board/pitch. Often in chess you attack one side first, the opponent overloads and then you switch, and then you have an advantage on the other side, in terms of space it’s remarkably similar.  If you’re the one initiating the action, as opposed to simply reacting, then you’ll be able to control the flow of the game. Message to coach's is - if you only look within your sport anyone can get anything from anywhere with anytime for free, there are no secrets, everyone knows what you know almost, but conversely there's a limitless supply of wonderful ideas outside of sports on the streets...so the coaches of the future, dig a bit deeper and you gonna see that where you really gonna get your advantage. #coachdevelopment #continuouslearning #seekers

FOOTBALL SKILLS AND WHY FOOTBALL Football is not for lazy people. Few years back I decided to learn football skill with all my heart.while I was taught I took dribbling seriously because I said to myself when I am married and I want to play with my husband I will make sure his leg does not touch the ball and if am unable to score I will declare myself the winner😂😂😂. But we learn every day I realize that for you to be a good player you must know all the skills not just dribbling alone. Now, I will teach you the skills in Football and I want you to breathe in and out. Relax yourself. SKILLS IN FOOTBALL 1. Dribbling: This skill involves controlling the ball while moving. Players use quick touches and changes of direction to maneuver past opponents and maintain possession. 2. Passing: Passing is all about accurately and swiftly moving the ball to teammates. It can be a short pass to maintain possession or a long pass to switch the play or create scoring opportunities. 3. Shooting: Shooting is the act of striking the ball with power and precision towards the goal. It's all about scoring those amazing goals! 4. Defending: Defending skills include tackling, intercepting passes, and positioning oneself to prevent the opposing team from scoring. It's all about protecting the goal and stopping the opponent's attacks. 5. Speed: Speed is crucial in football. It allows players to outrun opponents, chase down loose balls, and create scoring opportunities. 6. Agility: Agility is the ability to change direction quickly. It helps players evade tackles, navigate through defenders, and maintain control of the ball. 7. Strength: Strength is important for shielding the ball, winning aerial duels, and holding off opponents. It gives players an advantage in physical battles on the field. These skills, both physical and technical, are what makes football such an exciting and dynamic sport. Each skill plays a vital role in the game and contributes to the overall strategy and success of a team. Now, why is football so popular? Well, there are a few reasons. Firstly, it's a sport that can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It's accessible and doesn't require expensive equipment. Secondly, football has a universal appeal. It brings people together from different cultures and backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and shared passion. Additionally, the excitement and unpredictability of the game make it thrilling to watch. The skill, strategy, and teamwork displayed by players create moments of pure excitement and joy for fans. 📷Unilorin departmental football team If you are just meeting me for the first time my name is Olamide Sharon, aka Mummysport! A sportswriter, Exercise instructor, athlete, and PE teacher. Passionate about helping others understand the basics of Sports and achieve a fit and healthy body.

I love tennis. I don't play often. But I love it. There is something about chasing a brightly coloured bouncy ball around a court in the sunshine and whacking it in that oh-so-sweet-spot of your racquet that feels so satisfying. I sometimes struggle with focusing on one thing at a time, but last weekend I decided to solely focus on this: If The Ball is Moving, My Feet Are Moving. The movements don't need to be big, or fast, or fancy. They just need to be non-stationary until the brief moment before you make contact with the ball. The difference that made in getting TO the ball was remarkable. Instead of feeling always behind the ball chasing it, I found myself running alongside the ball, and in some cases ahead of it. And even when I caught up to the ball and was setting my body up to hit it, I kept my feet moving until I made contact with the ball. Because even in that moment, the ball can change its trajectory from having a spin on it, or hitting a crack in the pavement of an unfinished court. I also prefer rallies over games because it allows you to take risks and push yourself with minimal consequences. Running for shots that are destined for beyond the line to practice a volley, and taking a swing knowing it could hit the net or clear the fence. Trying new grips on the racquet. Experimenting with new techniques. It accelerates the learning (and provides a much better workout!) This got me to thinking about how this principle applies to working in tech: 🏃♀️ Keep your knees bent and keep moving. ➡ Doesn't matter how big, or how fast. Because just when you think things are 'stable' and won't change, that ball hits a crack in the pavement. ➡ Be ready to pivot. Always. 💡 Be intentional about creative experimentation. ➡ Carve out time. ➡ Prioritize this. ➡ Leaders: Encourage, recognize and reward. Rally with your team.

💬 Marcin Gabor (𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐃𝐈): - In football, you find a lot of blanket terms as well as contradictory statements that no one questions. They also come from Coaches. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 📍 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 Isn't every style of play conceptually active after all?! Even an extremely defensive style of play needs a lot of activity. Furthermore, I would never say that a deep defending team lacks courage. Meaningless. 📍 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 A huge scope for interpretation. Why don't Coaches explain their point of view? 📍 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 The goal is in the nature of things. It says nothing about the conceptual orientation. 📍 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 A very complex subject. Firstly: "compactness" is considered in "modern football" as extremely flat positioning of all field players (trend), which destroys many other (structural) tactical principles in the course of this exaggerated execution. In other words: you can facilitate the opponent's actions through exaggerated compactness. Secondly: why do Coaches talk about compactness, but apply it exclusively in the first few movements of the respective actions? Yes, the organisation of the play is now thought of in a fragmentary way, which subconsciously makes you give up control over your own team. Thirdly, why has "compactness" been singled out as a status symbol of the high level of football? It is only a small part of the whole construct. Fourthly, why is "compactness" a symbol of the defensive phase? For what reason is compactness in the offensive phase frowned upon? 📍 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 In times of transition hysteria and contempt for long possession, the hype about group and individual behaviour (instead of team tactical behaviour) and generally held tactical guidelines, a dominance proclamation is a clinical example of contradiction. 📍 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 Why Coaches assume that different formations, constantly changing approaches to the team's play, superficial tactical organisation of the team and orientation towards the opponent is superior to methodical and continuous work on ONE complex Game Model remains a mystery to me. 👁🗨 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 What happens when a more in-depth dialogue is attempted? - Are there concrete elements of strategic orientation? - This has to be adapted to the players. - What formation will be used? - It is too early to commit. - Any details on the tactical behaviour of the team? - The tactics are not decisive, but the attitude, the determination. My comment is in the picture.

Christiano Ronaldo makes the teams he plays in worse. I’m not a football fan. But I am obsessed with teams. I recently found out that there is statistical analysis that shows that every team which world renowned footballer Ronaldo joins actually gets worse once he is on board. In fact the Saudi Arabian team - Al Nassr FC - was top of the league with a six point cushion when Ronaldo arrived. They’re now second. One theory for why this happens is that Ronaldo is selfish. The way that he plays and strategises on the pitch is NOT about how he can make teammates better or elevate the team. He plays for himself. I know that Like the Wind will only reach the lofty goals we have set for the business if we have a team of what organisational psychologist Adam Grant calls ‘givers’. These are people who want to elevate those around them (even if it means lowering their relative status). Givers are people who work for the team and the mission, not for themselves. People who have a growth - rather than a fixed - mindset. And colleagues who are willing to be humble and learn from others, so that they can in turn add to the collective effort. I have experience of working with selfish, fixed mindset people. I know people who are open about how valuable they think their time or advice is and want to be paid for it, without exception. I have trained with runners who would be unwilling to share what training they were doing because they thought it would give them an advantage. I’m not like that. My default is to want to help (that’s my ‘people pleaser’ tendencies at work). And quite often I don’t immediately (or ever) get back as much as I willingly give. But that’s OK. Because I believe that in the long term, giving is better. And I'm happy to report that this theory is proven over and over again. Which I guess leaves one question - how can I help you? 😁