The Confidence Coach's Sports Psychology Reports
Sports Psychology Report - The Brain Of The Perfect Football Manager
6: The Respecter
A successful manager exudes respect for self, and others within his purview. Thus, players are treated like adults and are expected to respond appropriately. It's an inclusive style that allows all to contribute and feel a strong sense of belonging and moral certainty; in many ways like a family. Those excluded, though, are apt to criticise unthinkingly.
The Manager: Sven Goran Eriksson
It is Eriksson's readiness to canvas player opinion that is his main distinguishing feature as a manager, and sometimes leaves him open to criticism. A recent example would be his decision to consult his midfield players on whether to play the diamond formation or not in the crucial World Cup qualifying matches.
Sven doesn't seek to bend men to his will like the dressing room tyrants of yesteryear. He says, 'When you aren't sure as a manager, you bring in the players, you listen, you explain and you put all your cards on the table. If you think you know everything about football, just because you are a manager, then you are asking for trouble'.
The Sports Psychology Reports - The Leader
