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🚀 Leveraging Superstrengths in Leadership: Insights from Football & Beyond 🏆 🔹 In Thomas Tuchel’s coaching philosophy, he has consistently “leveraged his players’ strengths to amplify their impact on the pitch”. One key strategy is tailoring roles to match individual attributes. 🔹 This approach is perfectly aligned with the concepts from our book Superstrengths (https://amzn.to/4g487qz), with Ben Mercer which emphasizes identifying and amplifying the unique strengths of individuals to achieve outstanding results. Whether in sports, business, or personal development, focusing on what people do best can drive success and growth. 💡 Want to apply this in your leadership or career? Learn how to spot and cultivate the superstrengths in your team or yourself to unlock new levels of performance! #Leadership #Superstrengths #ThomasTuchel #TeamDevelopment #Coaching #FootballTactics

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Last call to have your say in shaping the Sport Innovation Index and helping to define how it can benefit you and your organisation. The index aims to cover the needs for all sectors of Sport, from clubs and governing bodies to commercial and technology providers and also for local government / sports partnerships. This is a European project and will help participants understand where they are positioned in a peer, local and international context and identify opportunities for innovation. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete : https://lnkd.in/eTDP5GmB And follow Sport Innovation Index for updates as this project develops.

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Interested to learn more about the broadcast of the #Paralympics and one of the teams behind Olympic Broadcasting Services to produce the coverage of #Paris2024? Ursula Romero and her team at International Sports Broadcasting will deliver the coverage for the Opening and also the Closing Ceremonies, as well as #ParaAthletics, #ParaTrackcycling, #ParaEquestrian, #ParaShootingSports, #ParaAchery, #WheelchairRugby, and #ParaJudo. The production budget that OBS is managing comes from Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 and is based on the TV rights revenues from broadcasters around the world. It is obviously smaller than for the Olympics, but has never been higher as for Paris 2024. As a result, Paris will make another significant step forward and deliver the best and broadest Paralympic coverage ever. The tools and toys that OBS can deploy to manage the Paralympics are on a smaller scale in comparison to the Olympics (true for most other sport events...). This makes the role of good camera work, storytelling and experience even more important to get the best bang for the buck. I have experienced ISB's work in Para Sport in the past and therefore seen the passion and expertise that they bring to the event. It makes a huge difference, if the crew has produced a Para sport event before or if they tell this story for the first time. ISB probably has produced more Para sport events than any other production company. As Ursula put is, "you can have the best equipment and the latest technology, but the people who are operating the equipment and choosing the right moments to go on air are the true heroes. As most of our crews have worked with us on the Paralympic sports we will produce at some point or another, I have no worries about the production." Good to hear 😉 Put on a great show 🤘 We are excited to see it 😍 The world will be watching! 🏅 https://lnkd.in/eXZAJ3RN

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Lately, there’s been a vibrant debate on social media about the influence of coaching on Carlos Alcaraz’s performance, particularly around the recent rule changes. Andy Roddick really hits the nail on the head in episode 8 of his podcast (link in comments), where he calls out the absurd idea that Alcaraz is unfairly benefiting from these changes. But what really grabs my interest isn't the controversy—it's the killer communication and solid values between Alcaraz and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. The impact of Ferrero on Alcaraz mirrors the influence Antonio Cascales had on Ferrero during his formative years. These relationships blend personal care with professional growth, shaping not just players but great individuals. I vividly recall observing a young Ferrero with Cascales on the ITF junior circuit, a partnership rooted in mutual respect and open communication. Fast forward to a recent practice at Indian Wells, and it’s clear that Ferrero imparts these same values to Alcaraz. Watching them, it felt like stepping into a time machine—I could see that same mutual respect and shared values that have always been part of the game, even if they often go unnoticed. These coaching relationships are more than just technical—they are deeply personal and crucial for developing not just skill but character and resilience. As a coach, witnessing these bonds flourish has only strengthened my conviction in the transformative power of ethical and respectful coaching. Let's not just talk about these relationships—let's learn from them. The real magic of sports is in these lifelong bonds that help shape who we become, on and off the court.

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Welcome to "Coach Crazy Leg Factory " !!! my franchise project ( https://lnkd.in/dXrkXUSq) I am the president of the disability committee of the CNIP - National Centre of Independents and Peasants, the oldest right-wing party in France. I lost my leg 23 years ago and really understood why France is badly considered by United Nations on the way they treat infirmity and vulnerable people. in the legal definition of disability, there is a trap : infirmity is seen as a the cause of the lack of social integration. but social integration involves always 2 people at least. and a dead person can be socially present ...... The trap is the illusion of normality .... Infirmity put you out of normality which is stressful for others people ! so disabled people must compensate for others' people fears. There is a fear of dependency and it s stressful in an individualistic society ! I loved travel in the East ... there are collective societies . There , vulnerability disappears when you belong to a group, the group requires personal initiative and you can make income for that. so , all is relax. In individualistic society, vulnerability is shameful, personal initiative is a conflict with another person, and money means only power. in this case , it s important to remember stories as a wonderful and powerful economical forces ..... and understand the emotions around. I am an american football coach, and visited sidelines from Toronto to Vladivostok, coached OL for Team Russia and without prosthetic leg, on crutches , because no support to get one , two decades ago. With background in Numismatic, Gemology, Real Estate , Production, acting and Editing , ... and an asian personal education, I struggled on a sustainable career because of stereotypes and judgement, but I acquired a unique vision of life. 1) Your body is the only place where you live 24/7 all your life ! Surround yourself well 2) Understanding others' needs is the only way to prevent conflicts and to become wealthy . My extensive background and eastern education help me to perform well ... The "Coach Crazy Leg Factory" project seems to have dual objectives: Empowering Small Businesses:By associating with the project, small businesses can align themselves with a narrative of empowerment, inclusivity, and social responsibility. This association can potentially enhance their brand image, attract customers who value social impact, and foster a community-oriented business identity. Changing Perceptions of Disability:The project aims to shift societal perceptions from viewing disability as a limitation to recognizing it as a different form of capability or perspective. By promoting stories of success, resilience, and community involvement led by or involving people with disabilities, the project seeks to challenge stigma and promote a more inclusive understanding of disability. #business #investment #economy #crisis #finance #disability

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What do think of Patrick Mouratoglou's Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS)? The main UTS selling points are: (1) - Fast-paced and intense matches composed of 4 quarters of 8 minutes each. (2) - Live coaching allowed and live-streamed to the fans. (3) - Mid-match interviews to get inside of the players’ minds. (4) - An emphasis on strategy with the introduction of UTS cards that allow players to win three points at once. (5) - Suspense until the last second with decisive points and sudden deaths. (6) - A diluted code of conduct that encourages players to let off steam during matches. Thirty30 Tennis - The unique shorter & faster-paced scoring format that maintains the DNA of tennis is an alternative to UTS. https://www.uts.live/

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🥊 I want to say a big CONGRATULATIONS 🎆to Imane Khelif on her WIN 🥇in the Woman's Welterweight division at the #Parisolympics2024 - Such a technical bout too! 👉 27 years ago when I won New Zealand's first professional women's boxing title, female boxers faced significant discrimination. The sport was still heavily male-dominated, and women who pursued boxing often encountered prejudice and skepticism about their abilities. Many people viewed boxing as too "brutal" or "unfeminine" for women, leading to limited opportunities for training, competition, and recognition. Female boxers had to fight not only their opponents in the ring but also societal expectations and institutional barriers that sought to keep them out of the sport. Over the past 27 years, there has been substantial progress in the fight against discrimination faced by female athletes, yet challenges still persist, albeit in more nuanced forms. While women now have more opportunities, visibility, and support, issues like unequal pay, inadequate representation, and cultural bias continue to plague female athletes. Today's athletes also face the added challenge of social media scrutiny, where their appearance and personal lives are judged more harshly than their athletic performance. The headlines after the Algeria vs Italy fight should have praised Imane's boxing skill not scrutinised her appearance. When Usaine Bolt demonstrated superior talent against his fellow competitors, he was not persecuted by the public or damned by ignorant public figures. He was glorified for his skills and talent. This alone shows how there is still a long way to go to achieve gender equality. #Paris2024 achieved gender parity in numbers and this is a huge step forward but there is still a long way to go before we can truely say there is Gender Equality in sport. 📺 I was honoured to be given some air time after Imane won Gold. To achieve the highest recognition of her talent under such a stressful situation as well as give well articulated and open interviews without any malice toward her persecutors shows the amazing inner strength of this talented boxer! 📝 It is glaringly obvious that further significant scientific research needs to be funded and undertaken in this field, continuing to be balanced with integrity of competition, human rights and ethics, FairPlay, and sport federation autonomy. 🙏 On a positive note, it was fantastic to see female boxing referees refereeing male bouts of all weights! Click here to watch my short interview. https://lnkd.in/gxSYAnHK #ifmamuaythai #ifma_women #womensboxing #femalefighters #muslimfemalefighters

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In the first of a new Unofficial Partner blog series, Jacques Bassili and Buddhika Rajapakse, explore the apparent contradictions in how the NFL is run and what other sports can learn from it. They ask the question: "Why is the NFL so socialist - and what can other sports leagues learn from it?" Check out their insightful analysis here: https://lnkd.in/evhUEaUa #NFL #sportsindustry #socialism

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Training emerging coaches is one of my favorite parts about what we get to do at Global Sports Partners. https://lnkd.in/gDFgB96U #transformationalcoaching #leadership #sportsdevelopment

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Departing for Europe tomorrow for a 3-week journey across various countries! Excited to spread the Football Starts at Home movement to new horizons. Whether a strong football nation or a developing one, all countries can benefit from this innovative philosophy. This approach sheds light on the crucial role parents play beyond just a football program, focusing on cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills development for children. Collaborating with esteemed Professors from Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Houston has reinforced the impact this program can have on young children. Notably, leading FA's and Professional Clubs in Europe are showing significant interest in this initiative. In a world where everyone is watching the leaders, Football Starts at Home has the potential to make a big impact even in Europe! #FootballStartsAtHome #YouthDevelopment #Parenting #ChildDevelopment

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🏅 What can Associations learn from sports? In this insightful article published by Boardroom Magazine, Martin Sirk, draws insights from the #coachingstrategies behind the success of athletes like Simone Biles and Leon Marchand at the recent Paris Olympics. Some key lessons for Associations are: 👉 Efficiency & Intensity: Focus on quality interactions with members rather than quantity. 👉 Specificity & Individualisation: Tailor processes to meet diverse stakeholder needs. 👉 Constant Experimentation: Embrace innovation and continuously improve. 👉 Member Input: Engage members in a balanced, transparent relationship that fosters growth. This article offers Associations powerful strategies to elevate their performance. 🔗 Read the full article! https://lnkd.in/dxcgSjkv Remi Deve Cécile Koch Vicky Koffa

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🌍 Big thanks to Ecofoot.fr 🇫🇷 for the insightful exchange on football club lobbying! It's a topic that isn't just for the big names in European football. 🏟 𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬. It can sometimes correct overly broad policies and align with the general interest. Every club, regardless of size, engages in lobbying and has access to public authorities and elected officials. A well-managed club, for example, often hosts its mayor at the stadium, maintaining strong local ecosystem relations regardless of its ownership structure. In our recent discussion, we covered clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Standard de Liège, FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FK Ventspils, Manchester City Football Club, or Real Madrid C.F., showing that strategic advocacy is diverse and widespread. 📚 If you're keen to go more in depth into who represents these clubs in Europe and how effective lobbying benefits all levels of the football pyramid, check out our latest insights in our LTT Sports #PitchSideMonitor 🔍 Enjoy the read, and let's keep pushing for transparency and mutual benefits in football lobbying! #Football #Lobbying #SportsManagement #Ecofoot Anthony Alyce

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This line of thinking is why we created Motto. In every step of the way, we are taking complexities away for those clubs and leagues. Creating a D2C proposition (including the mentioned mobile apps) with the Motto platform is only 5 minutes away :) #D2C #OTT #Saas #streaming #sports

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Pleased to share an insightful exchange with Ecofoot.fr as we count down the days to the Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 🇫🇷. Indeed #Olympics are over but still #Paralympics at sight and this is the perfect time to emphasize the crucial importance of #disabilitymatters and #accessibility in sports. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆—𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. By investing in #accessibility and #inclusion, sports entities can not only enhance the experience for disabled spectators but also enrich the fan community as a whole. At AccessibAll for almost 15 years we aim to make #accessible and #inclusive stadiums 🏟 which isn't just about compliance; it's about creating a space where everyone feels welcome and valued. It’s time to recognise that accessibility benefits not only the individuals directly impacted but also strengthens social interaction, embodying the very essence of what sport stands for. Here’s to LFP - Ligue de Football Professionnel and the International Paralympic Committee Paris Games, and OUR the journey! ♿️ https://lnkd.in/d532AAWq

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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 For sports technology to truly advance, it must design with women’s perspectives in mind—not just for them, but with them. The numbers say it all : > 📊 Startups with at least one female founder outperform all-male teams by 63%. > 💰 In the UK, all-female founder teams receive less than 1% of VC funding. > 📈 Women investors, starting younger, achieve better returns than men by up to 1%. As women’s voices grow louder in investment, it’s time for the industry to adapt or be left behind. Our CEO, Rebecca Hopkins, discusses the emergence of esports and how the industry can leverage entertainment technologies to enhance the fan experience in our latest newsletter leader column. Read the original article > https://lnkd.in/deBERnBV To stay updated with the latest news, views and insights, subscribe to our newsletter > https://lnkd.in/d9CD2VZj #STA25 #OnlyfortheInnovative #ArenaofInnovation

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share that AXS Across Sport joins forces with the European Para Championships! It’s an incredible honor to join the team as Head of Commerce, bringing with me two decades of global sports business experience, especially within the #Olympic and #Paralympic arenas. Working with the passionate and visionary team at European Para Championships, we’re aiming to set new benchmarks in #ParaSport. 🔑 At AXS, our mission is clear: delivering tailored services that drive sustainable success. Collaborating with the European Para Championships, we are building a partnership to achieve great ambitions in Para sport. Together we combine: 🏆 Deep industry knowledge 🌐 A unique network of game-changers 🌟 A vision that’s as big as the stadium lights Our goal is to ensure that the European Para Championships are fit for purpose in a rapidly changing sponsorship and media landscape. We aim to design partnerships that resonate with brands and the next generation of fans, achieving sustainable and impactful success. As I mentioned in the official announcement: "I am excited to join the team and leverage my expertise to forge strategic partnerships, enhance media coverage, and develop our compelling brand. The world needs strong Para sport events in between the Paralympics. The European Para Championships will become the premier Para sport event in Europe, showcasing the transformative power of sport and the impact of diversity and inclusion." I look forward to working with all of you to make this vision a reality. If you're passionate about the future of Para sports or are interested in exploring how we can collaborate, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect and create something extraordinary together! Feel free to reach out and get in touch! #ParaSports #Partnerships #Innovation #Inclusion #AXS #EuropeanParaChampionships #SustainableSuccess

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Which arm should be more dominant in the downswing ? LEFT OR RIGHT ? Learning which arm should be more dominant in the downswing as well as the role that each arm plays, is critical in developing club face awareness and shaft lean control. This video helps simplify the understanding, based on where you are at with your golf and the current ball flight pattern you have, or don’t have. Remote coaching available at www.momentumgolf.com.au https://lnkd.in/g4qiVdvC

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This makes for an interesting comparison with the most recent summer Olympic Games in Europe, London 2012. Paris 2024 has delivered slightly higher domestic sponsorship revenue - 1.2m Euros vs (allowing for inflation) London’s 1.1m - but from many more domestic sponsors; 64 in contrast to London’s 45. I wonder what some of the Paris sponsors who were earliest to sign up have made of the ever-increasing sponsor clutter around them. Clutter is on the rise in the summer Games. Tokyo 2020 had 68 domestic sponsors, a big rise on Rio 2016, which had around 30, and London 2012. And remember, sitting on top of these 64 in Paris are the IOC’s 15 global Olympic sponsors. A final point. At least 50 per cent of Paris’s sponsorship revenue is likely to have come in the form of value in kind (products and services) rather than cash. This is never reported or indeed understood by the mainstream media, but it is a standard feature of the Olympic Games operating model, because the Games is in effect a giant joint venture between the organisers and its business partners, in order to deliver the biggest and most complex sporting event on the planet. #Paris2024 #sponsorship #sportsmarketing #Olympicsponsorship

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