Leadership in the Modern Game
In an interview with beIN Sports last year, former Chelsea captain John Terry expressed his belief that modern football is severely lacking in terms of leadership. It’s an opinion that we have become used to hearing from ex pros, but is it a fair one?…
Building A Winning Culture
In recent years, the term 'culture' has become something of a buzzword in football. In the context of any sports team, it can be defined as a measure of the observable behaviours that are promoted and accepted within the group. For many coaches, creating an environment that demands high standards…
Regulating Anxiety & Confidence Levels
Given the money at stake and the size of the audience, footballers at the elite level can be forgiven for making the odd mistake. Further down the leagues, players know that failing to perform might spell the end of their professional careers. Youngsters in academies are also at risk of buckling under the weight of expectation…