Leader Manager Coach Podcast

Sometimes one coach is never enough, so this week Rob talks to ex-Stoke City coach Rich Carter, whose career and experiences have ranged between everything from youth development to elite training.Rich's perspectives and beliefs are rooted in the belief that football is about the game itself; about the people and the pressure. In this fascinating conversation, Rich discusses the differences between football then and now, the importance of establishing your personal values, his proudest achievements, and his hopes for the future.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe facilities of yesteryear were always a big leveller in terms of skill. Technology has brought the game up to date, but it has also taken the focus off the game and the training a little.Among the most influential coaches of Rich's career have been the ones who were hard but fair taskmasters, those who instilled values, and those who had a high attention to detail, all attributes that Rich has imported into his own career.One of Rich's biggest achievements comes from kn