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https://lnkd.in/gC4m8FBe Do what ever you can to keep him - work out how he can spend more time in NZ with family. There are up to 7 views available on any game & most of the communication, logistics, planning etc can be done remotely. Accept for potentially 1 week (at the most) a month during Super Rugby he may be needed in Aus. & 25 - 50% of Australian games per week will be in NZ anyway. Ditto Mick Cron. Once the Wallabies begin in-camp, obviously the time in Aus is more permanent, but for the 1st 6 months it can be conceivably 1 week a month. The Wallabies may lose the next 2 games as the opposition is definitely a step up. However, there is observable improvement in reaction speed - off the ground, off the ball and in skills in general in executing closer to the opposition etc etc. This hasn't been observable for some time - particularly during the Rennie years. How to pay for it & ensure that there is continuity moving forward - flick the current Assistants (except for Cron) & bring in the Super Head Coaches to fill the other Assistant Roles. This is not a disparagement against the current Assistants - but Economics. Plus 3 of the Head Coaches were regarded as World Class in their respective Unit areas prior to progressing to Head Coach status. Kiss - Defence, MacKellar - Lineout & Maul & Larkham - Attack. Two of those Coaches are already on the RA dime with the takeover of the Waratahs & Brumbies respectively. It will also allow for current Super Assistants to get the Workplace learning that definitely assisted with MacKellar's transition from Assistant to Head Coach at the Brumbies - when (then Head Coach) Larkham was with the Wallabies. I'd be surprised if the next Head Coach didn't come from this group so get them in there for the Lions series & in the lead up to 2027 & build them into World Class International Coaches with 3 years of further exposure, in that environment & with 30 - 40 more tests on invaluable experience at that intensity. All the while, they continue to work on their Head Coach Skills at Super Level. It's not as if it hasn't occurred before - in 2015 the year that the Wallabies made the World Cup Final - Cheika, Larkham, Grey & Ledesma were all Coaching in Super Rugby as well as the Wallabies. Alternatively, continue to have duplication in roles & costs & asking Community Rugby departments across Australia to find multi-millions of dollars worth of savings to pay for it!

How we bounce back from our setbacks. Fair play to Italy, but what a huge disappointment on Saturday for Scottish Rugby in Rome on Saturday. Scotland lacked leadership in the second half, making unforced errors and lacking discipline, which led to 21 unanswered points. I don't normally write about sports in this forum, but it struck me this relates to some great advice I received recently when I experienced disappointment at work recently. Scotland have one of two choices: - Wallow in their own self pity and throw their toys out the pram now that the championship is definitely out of sight (if it ever was in sight which is a different conversation!). Or - Pick themselves up, dust themselves off and objectively look at areas of the game where they can surely improve against Ireland this weekend. With nothing to lose against one of the best teams in the world, I like to think that they will opt for the latter. The same is true in my case. I did wallow for some time, but now I am trying hard to put those disappointments behind me and strive to build on the achievements I have made to date, and to use constructive feedback to better myself going forward. I'm not saying it's easy, but I've decided I would rather stand up and be a leader, rather than give up just because I've been handed a couple of close defeats. If you asked me today if I thought I was competent at my job, then I would probably say yes. But if you asked me the same question in three years time, I'd like to think that I could tell you I've achieved several things that have made me a better leader. Let's see! #leadership #reslience #bounceback

📢Rúben Amorim📢 The Sporting Lisbon manager, has rapidly risen to prominence as one of football's most highly regarded young coaches. His journey from managing a third-tier Portuguese club to leading Sporting Lisbon to their first league title in 19 years is nothing short of remarkable. Here's a closer look at Amorim's coaching style: 1. Formation and Structure: - Amorim typically employs a 3-4-2-1 formation at Sporting Lisbon. - His teams play a possession-based game, emphasizing ball circulation and control. 2. Adaptable Back Three: - Sporting's back line often features a back-three structure. - During deep build-up play, the centre-backs break the first line through the center of the pitch. - They aim to play forward passes into the feet of the double pivot (central midfielders). - If turning isn't possible, the ball is distributed wide to the wing-backs. 3. Adjusting Shape: - Amorim occasionally adjusts the shape, with the middle center-back (usually Coates) positioned slightly higher. - This widens the double pivot and creates more passing lines for direct, incisive forward passes. - The higher center-back can also create a numerical overload in central areas against an opposition high press. 4. Results and Ambitions: - Sporting Lisbon suffered only one league defeat in the entire season under Amorim. - His eye-catching and effective brand of football led to Sporting's domestic double. - Amorim's success has sparked links to Europe's biggest clubs, and he may have ambitions beyond Sporting Lisbon. Rúben Amorim's pragmatic coaching style, adaptability, and ability to work with young players have been instrumental in Sporting Lisbon's recent achievements.: #RúbenAmorim #SportingLisbon #FootballCoach #TacticalGenius #PortugueseFootball #ChampionCoach #Adaptability #PosessionBasedPlay #Alhambra #LaLiga #FootballTactics #football #soccer #tactics #coach

Should the national team coach be “one of your own”? The appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England manager has reignited this debate. During my time with Wales and the British & Irish Lions, we were coached by Kiwis - Warren Gatland and Wayne Pivac. Did that take away from our successes? Absolutely not. Did fans care after each win or Grand Slam? Not a bit. Elite sport is about working with the best and removing any excuses not to perform. Some teams, like the All Blacks or Aussies in cricket, may never hire a foreign head coach, but today’s elite teams prioritise success over nationality. Just look at Shaun Edwards’ impact in France, Brendon McCullum with England cricket or Sarina Wiegman with the Lionesses. Even Brazil tried to hire Carlo Ancelotti - proving that at the highest level, performance comes first. I wonder, would there have been the same debate if the FA had managed to land Pep Guardiola? For me, it’s simple: • Is Tuchel a top coach? 100%. • Can he improve England’s chances of winning silverware? Almost certainly. • Will anyone care about his nationality if England lift the World Cup in 2026? I don’t think so. Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing a world-class coach work with a generational group of players. This could be the step England need to achieve ultimate success.

In the dynamic world of football, short tenures for coaches and players have become the norm. The average tenure of a coach in Europe's top five leagues is just 15 months. Players are changing clubs more frequently, partly due to the high turnover of coaches and the associated playing philosophies and preferences. The impact is enormous, not only financially but also strategically. 🗓️ This volatility is also a hurdle in the career planning of players. In the transfer, the sporting director and coach can show the player a way forward, but it may well be that one, if not both, decision-makers are replaced within his contract period. 🔄 Transfers are also shifting towards the end of the transfer period. In the past, 36% of transfers were made at the beginning of the window, whereas now it is only 24%. This means additional time pressure for agents and players to make the right decision. 🕰️ These circumstances makes it all the more important for us as an agency not only to create as much clarity as possible for the player and his sporting development on the club side, but also to prepare them for a rapidly changing environment. Because in a volatile world, the most adaptable are the most successful. ☄️ #skylartalent #adaptation #success Source: Uefa report: The European Club Talent and Competition Landscape

📚 🧠 ⚽ Elite Head Coach Movement in Europe - UEFA Perspective 2024 There are some very interesting stats highlighted from the recent UEFA 'The European Club Talent and Competition Landscape': Data taken from 23/24 season. 1. Head Coaches from league nation: Italy 82%, Spain 81%, Germany 63%, France 58%, England 25% (now 15%) 2. Nationality of Head Coaches working abroad: Spain 56, Italy 45, Germany 32, Portugal 32, Croatia 20, (England 15) 3. Breakdown of new appointments' experience as head coach: 69% of new appointments were Head Coaches of a different club the previous year, 6% had no Head Coach experience  4. Head coach average job tenure: Average 1.3 years, Longest average 3.6 years (N. Ireland), England & Germany 2.4 years, Spain 1.8, France & Italy 1.4 5. Head Coach changes: Average 14 - Turkey 35, Italy 28, Portugal 27, Greece 23, Belgium 21 (England 9)

England Rugby kicked off a programme at the start of the season to use a long term, intensive, coach development intervention to impact on player retention in the 14-18 age group and transition through to adult rugby. So far this has resulted in more than 500 hours of in person mentoring delivered at 42 rugby clubs across England. With a focus on better coaching of catch and pass skills and developing better 'how to coach skills' we are seeing a fantastic response from the coaches involved. Check out the video below from Penrith RUFC in Cumbria to see a little of the impact on coaches and players.

"I know his ambition and desire" | Nuno Espirito Santo on working with Evangelos Marinakis Rebuilding Nottingham Forest: The Challenges Faced by Newly Appointed Manager A Challenging Inaugural Season Since taking the reins at Nottingham Forest, newly appointed manager Johnny has faced a series of challenging obstacles. With a new team to work with and a lot of changes, he admits that getting to know the players and establishing his ideas was a significant hurdle. He stresses that the pressure to deliver results immediately, especially with fans and the club's ambitious owner, Steve, did not make his job easier. From Struggling to Stabilizing the Squad The Portuguese tactician emphasizes that he took the opportunity to rebuild the squad during the summer, focusing on reinforcing the core of the team and keeping key players despite interest from other clubs. He also highlights the importance of maintaining a positive squad dynamic and having experienced players who understand the importance of unity. Achievements and Aspirations Johnny expresses his satisfaction with the squad's progress so far this season, stating that they are competing well and learning to believe in themselves. He also touches on the Ambitions of the owner, discussing the potential to challenge for European places. While the manager acknowledges that there may be surprises ahead, he is optimistic about the project's potential for growth and development. A Small Country with Big Ambitions When discussing the influx of Portuguese managers in the Premier League, Johnny acknowledges that Portugal's rich footballing heritage is a factor. He shares his enthusiasm for the young talents being produced and highlights the desire to join the English Premier League. For him, it is an honor to be part of this wave of Portuguese managers. Evolution and Adaptation As someone who has managed in the Premier League before, Johnny reflects on how his outlook on the game has evolved over the years. He recognizes that the league has become faster, more aggressive, and more technical. Despite the changes,... #Sport #adaptation #ambitions #Challenges #competition #Europeanplaces #Evolution #football #heritage #Johnny #manager #NottinghamForest #obstacles #owner #players #Portuguese #PremierLeague #Rebuilding #results #squad #tacticalbattles #team

So, You Need Talent To Succeed - Right? Well, having talent helps but it is when that talent is coupled with: - a strong work ethic - a willingness to learn - a drive to succeed - a capacity to push yourself, and….. - a positive attitude …… this is when you become unstoppable. Harry Kane captained England to a routine 2-0 victory over Finland last night. He scored both goals in what was his 100th England appearance, taking his tally to 68. That’s 15 more than the previous record. Yes we can discuss the level of opponent he has scored some of his England goals against or that despite playing for Bayern Munich and previously for Spurs, he has yet to lift silverware, but that would all be a distraction. I would actually encourage you to check out his back story and listen to people who were around him in his early career. He went on loan as a youngster to places like Leyton Orient, Norwich & Leicester because Spurs weren’t sure he was going to be good enough. And to a man, those interviewed now about the young Harry Kane all say “he was okay but you couldn’t see him having such a career and such a stellar scoring record for England”. “He had a good touch, but was slow and not particularly impressive as a finisher”. Etc Etc…. So what changed? Well, he stayed later then everyone else at practice, he talked to his older and more experienced peers, he took extra coaching sessions and he practiced, practiced and practiced some more…… Simple. But how may of us try something for a little bit and then think “I am no good at this, or I can’t do that well enough”? I would suggest that if you have a passion or even a modicum of talent for something, you couple that with the type of application that a young Harry Kane did and see where it takes you. After all, someone a little slow, not a great finisher and unlikely to make it, yesterday scored twice (again) achieved 100 caps and captained his country (again). Over to you….. #workethic #application #hardwork

It may be an odd day to write about the England men's football team and success, but despite coming second (again), the England men’s football team's accomplishment in the last two Euro tournaments has been remarkable. The England team has only been in a major tournament final three times: once in 1966 and the other two times have been the last two Euros. This was the first time they had ever made a final outside England. So what has led to this comparatively great performance? Much of this resurgence can be attributed to Gareth Southgate's leadership and his unwavering focus on cultivating a positive and inclusive team culture. He underscored a shift from solely focusing on technical prowess to the holistic development of players as individuals and team members. Southgate’s approach has fostered a sense of intimacy and collective purpose among the players. By prioritising respect, humility, and a strong work ethic, he has created an environment where talent thrives, and the team’s spirit is palpable. The results in these big tournaments are a testament to this cultural transformation. The team’s unity, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure have been evident in their style of play, which has won so many naysayers over. Southgate’s leadership has proven that success is not solely about tactics and strategy but also about building a team grounded in strong values and mutual respect. Everything we see when working with nXus People clients confirms that this type of focus on culture and leadership is the difference between doing well and leading the pack, yet this element is so often neglected. Strategy documents, technical training, and processes are too often the focus of effort. So, what should be done differently? Sure, organisations need to have a good strategy delivered by people with the skills to do so, but we strongly encourage organisations to put leadership and culture at the top of the list of things to get right. It’s not easy, but England has shown that with the right investment and the right mindset, it can be done, and it will pay huge dividends. If improving culture and leadership is important to you, we can help. #collaboration #teameffectiveness #leadershipdevelopment https://lnkd.in/g8Vi6niF