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“We do it to be more brave on the pitch”
The success of a club (no matter whether it is school, amateur or professional one) depends not only on whether you have good players and coaches, but also on the climate and communication culture that exists in the club. If all of the mentioned factors are joined in an integrated partnership – the club’s success can not be failed. The success of the small club Ostersunds FK from the eastern Swedish town of 50K inhabitants is a perfect example. Apart from being at the top of the table in the national …
The managerial merry-go-round
In most football nations, including here in Ireland, after a series of consecutive defeats, it’s common practice to see a change of head coach. Why has this preferred solution by club management become the norm? Usually because after the coach comes in, the result-oriented effect of the team immediately increases. But, in most cases, this growth trend is short-lived. During the first weeks following the change of the coach, players closely watch the new one. They’re obedient, trying to create an impact, with maximum engagement. On the other hand, the new …
Dalic appointment pays off for Croatia
I am very proud of my former club’s colleague, Zlatko Dalić who will manage the Croatian National team at the 2018 FIFa World Cup in Russia. Part of his experience can be read in my new book – ” The successful coach: The choice is yours, Maxi !” © AFP (FIFA) 13.november 2017. “Failure was not an option.” These were the words of Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic after last night’s FIFA World Cup play-off triumph, and they applied both to his team and to him personally. Dalic, after all, was appointed …
Achieving prosperity helps the players
How many times have you been in a situation to help a fallen player but didn’t do it ? You thought the trouble would pass and time would heal the wounds. Today, you surely regret you missed the opportunity to help him, or at least hug him. Helping is infectious. It’s the experience and talent of every person in every situation. I always wonder why coaches and players don’t help each other more. Each one of them is always on the go, rushing somewhere, forgetting to stop, talk and wait patiently. …