Leader Manager Coach Podcast

This week, Rob examines the ground-breaking, monumental work by author Jed C. Davies, 'The Philosophy Of Football: In Shadows Of Marcelo Bielsa', and the fascinating, if sometimes uncomfortable questions it raises about the state of the modern game. KEY TAKEAWAYSFootball is a game of opinions; that's what makes it the “beautiful game” in the first place. It is a game of endless variables that can be interpreted differently depending on the philosophy of the player or coach.The philosophy framework itself can be broken down into four major components: technical, tactical, underlying principles, and overarching philosophy.Scanning is an ability that is not utilised enough, but when used effectively, it can transform and greatly increase the power of your team, making a phenomenal difference.Structure is crucial to the functioning ability of anything. You cannot build a car from the heaviest materials and expect it to move quickly. Each component of a team needs to be considered carefully in ord