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Players crave leadership. They want to play for managers who make them better. But they also need manager who will protect them. Didier Lamkel Zé on his trust for Laszlo Bölöni: "I know him well from Antwerp. He's a great trainer, one of the best coaches I've had. When people said things to him about me, behind my back, he didn't listen and he even moved closer to me. He supported me a lot." [So Foot] = I have studied 237+ directors & 191+ managers in football. Communication is the bedrock principle of leadership. Honest communication leads to trust & respect. Leadership starts with empathy for the person. Then the player. Leadership ultimately drives results.

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Sport is a massive platform and catalyst for brands to rapidly communicate, impact and engage with your target audience. From the very first moment zondacrypto shared their vision and objectives with us and we quickly, together, drew up an action plan that is helping them to get their message across and generate strong brand recognition, first in Poland through Raków Częstochowa and then in Italy through Juventus Football Club, and then with the rest. Behind a partnership there is a study and a deep analysis to find the right partner, who first of all shares values and is aligned with zondacrypto and purpose, and second but also important, that able and willing to help to achieve its objectives in a Glocal way.  Crypto may be complex, but it is the present and the future, and we are helping more and more organisations and individuals to accelerate its adoption 💪 Thanks team for your trust! 👊 #WeAreEntourage ------------ #SportPartnership #Sports #Finance #Crypto

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🗣️ Marc Klok Want to know what Marc Klok is talking about? Then send us a DM to arrange a FREE trial session! 🤝 Keep up the excellent work with your coach Loran, Marc 💪📈 #football #coaching #performance #reference

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𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁. After an intense tender process at the start of last season, we're proud to announce three new partners at Club Brugge who will radically change and optimise fan experience in and around Jan Breydel stadium and The Nest stadium as of next season. To improve access, we're teaming up with SKIDATA BNLX, a leading player in the stadium industry and other sectors such as ski resorts and parking systems. Our stadium now belongs to a group of leading football clubs and stadiums that use the same technology, including Manchester United, Allianz Arena München Stadion GmbH and Sporting Clube de Portugal. We're also optimising our payment systems for next season. Partners Sjef.app and Adyen are joining forces to provide our fans with a seamless payment experience. That means fans will still be able to pay with our loyalty card: Club ID, but they will also be able to pay with their personal payment method of choice. Sjef.app supplies the new cash register systems in the stadium. Adyen, as a payment partner, will process all payments, both offline for food, drinks and merchandising, but also online for tickets or our online shop. These innovative partnerships mark an important milestone in improving the stadium experience for all our fans. The new system is designed to drastically reduce wait times and improve convenience. Looking forward to our collaboration Pieter Vanneste, Stefan Wellerdieck, Gert-Jan Cuypers. Big thanks goes out to the team for their drive to always challenge the status quo: Jannes L., Tom Van Regenmortel, Bruno De Poorter ⚡🍭, Lotte Denoo, Vincent Winckelmans, Tamara Boussy, Mattijs Buyck, Gauthier Vervaeke, Pepijn Vanderhaeghe, Evelien David, Marie Dubaere, Bob Madou, Nicky Laukens. #fanexperience #convenience #accesscontrol #payment

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Maybe this info can help you to adjust or help you understand that set pieces can decide a game! Inswingers or outswingers this is the question. 🚩 Let's start with Corner Kick Insights! 🚩 🔍 Ever wondered which type of corner kick is more effective in football? Let’s dive into the stats: - Inswinging Corners: These make up 34.9% of corner kicks and lead to a shot on goal nearly 35% of the time. Impressively, about 4.2% of these turn into goals. The trick? They can be challenging to pull off but offer a greater chance for players to flick or glance the ball directly towards the net. - Outswinging Corners: They account for 44.4% of corners that result in shots. The goal rate? A close 4.1%. These are generally easier to execute and provide attackers a better angle to redirect the ball into the goal area. 🎯 Conclusion? Both types of corners can be equally effective—success really depends on the quality of the delivery. Teams like Arsenal and Liverpool have mastered this, focusing on one type to maximize their scoring chances. 🔥 Match Video! RCD Espanyol vs Real Betis 🔥 💡 What’s your take? Do you prefer the suspense of an inswinger or the precision of an outswinger? Drop your thoughts below! ⚽️ I'll go for inswinger 😁

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The most underrated skill for sporting directors: Clarity of thought Master it & you'll rebuild your club ahead of schedule. Jesper Fredberg, Sporting Director of RSC Anderlecht is one of the clearest recruitment minds in Europe: On his development focus: “I like to bring the best out of people & that applies to football talents as well. I come from academies where I’ve been working with young kids but also with the best talents in Denmark. That has always been part of my philosophy." Connecting playing style with development: "I don’t just want to work for a senior team, the connection with the academy is really important for me. To obtain success, I think our playing identity is crucial. That’s something the club needs to take responsibility for." "When you are a club of this size, with these ambitions & this history & when you have an academy with this massive potential, you also need to have a style of play that suits all that. We want to have an offensive mindset & we want to create a pathway for our biggest talents." “For me, it’s about connecting all these dots & building layers upon it. Continuity & a clear strategy are vital. And strategy is also the style of play. How do we want to play football? How do we want to be recognized?" Fit & Alignment: “We need to be really clear about what we’re expecting from our people." "Because if the framework is clear, then it will also become much easier for us to recruit players, staff members, a coach if that is necessary." [RSC Anderlecht] = Each week, I send one email with principles that sharp decision makers in football use to gain an edge. It's always short [5 minutes or less] & comes every Saturday morning. Join 1K+ leaders here: https://saturdaysd.gr8.com

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The training and monitoring of goalkeepers is a unique challenge. How can we plan effectively? The typical match day load of a goalkeeper is around 5.5km of total distance, around 50-100m sprint distance and 5-10 high accelerations/decelerations. During the training week, goalkeepers are exposed to both GK-specific drills and involvement with outfield player drills. This can lead to high loading across the microcycle, making MD the 'easiest' day of the week. There is a growing body of studies investigating the loading patterns of goalkeepers. However, despite advancements in technology, there is still limit data/information on GK-specific actions and how best they are quantified. Want to know more about monitoring training load in goalkeepers? Check out this free article: https://lnkd.in/evnQsJWs

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Video Analysis- Defensive Process (Austria) ⚽️💻 Austria 🇦🇹 vs 🇳🇱 Netherlands How the Austria team defended against Netherlands ? 🔍 Austria presented itself in its defensive process in a (1-4-4-2) with a very compact block in the central zone, removing the opponents from being able to play between lines, forcing the opponent to play on the outside and then quickly be aggressive pressing on the sides and with you playing very close together. 🔍 In the video below, you can see situations from yesterday's game. 💻🔍 🔍1 video- Compact block in the central area, preventing the opposing team from easily connecting inside 🔍2- video. Highest block to press with an attempt to close the central zone, forcing them to play away and then press intensely JP Analysis 💻🔍⚽️ #Football #socceranalysis #Coach

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🎉 Great to be part of the team at MyGamePlan, a Belgian-based company created through the vision and problem-solving appetite of founders Berten Knaepen and Dries Deprest, supported by a terrific team. The story of two friends and unique personalities: Dries with his passion for problem-solving 🧩 and Berten, with his hands-on experience at professional clubs like #LeicesterCity and #Louvren, coming together to create #MyGamePlan ⚽️. #MGP is about 3️⃣ pillars: - 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 - 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀  - 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Clubs can monitor in real-time whichever area they are interested in, through personalised #dashboards 📊. In an era where no two roles are alike in any Club, why should #MGP be any different? That's why every club can fully #customise each dashboard to fit their needs, using their #clubdriven metrics. You decide the #data used, not the other way around 📈! Now, a few years into #MGP's journey, I'm excited to support the growth of MGP and those Clubs aiming for everyday improvements. Game-changer 🏆 ? Stay tuned for more updates🚀... 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗺𝘆𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻.𝗮𝗶/

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Digital era destroys barriers for athletes Social media is the new playing field. Social media has changed the game for athletes. Connecting with fans in real-time builds loyalty. A strong online presence attracts profitable sponsorships. Brands want athletes with social media influence. Cristiano Ronaldo and Naomi Osaka use their platforms well. Authentic stories engage fans. Sponsorships show shared values. Athletes smoothly transition to new roles, keeping their fanbase. Traditional boundaries are gone. Athletes are now global brands. Their impact changes the sports industry. In the digital age, athletes have great power. Don't let poor social media strategy hold your athletes back. Expand your players' online presence and secure top sponsorships.

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Vincent Kompany just got relegated to the Championship with Burnley but is now the Head Coach of Bayern, one of Europe's most elite clubs. They paid €10.2 million for his services. Fabian Hürzeler who is just 31 and hasn't even been a head coach for 2 years and was coaching in Germany's 2nd division, just replaced Roberto de Zerbi at Brighton in the EPL. Top-level clubs, now more than ever, are taking an unorthodox approach to ensuring that they have the right manager/head coach to help them reach their objectives. Here are a few more examples: - Enzo Maresca: Leicester(1st in the Championship) to Chelsea(EPL) - Francesco Farioli: Nice(5th in Ligue 1) to Ajax(Eredivise) - Borja Jimenez: Deportivo La Coruña(1st in Spain's 3rd Division) to C.D. Leganés(2nd division, now promoted to La Liga) Why are these clubs making these hiring decisions? Playing Style? Leadership Style? Player Development? Transfer Strategy? Communication skills? What is it? All these hiring decisions differed based on the candidates available to the club yet one common thing I found, is that each coach has clearly displayed Ambition and Resourcefulness/Out-of-the-Box Thinking. This is what makes them attractive prospects The modern coach is faced with more and more pressure daily due to constraints and unrealistic performance expectations. The industry has become more competitive than ever and each club faces a dark reality if they can't find short-term success on a sporting/financial level. Essentially what each club is looking for is a manager who can give them a competitive advantage. Bayern were an excellent possession-based team with an aggressive edge but then came Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso. They went trophyless for the first time since 2012. They tried doing what they've always done, buying out their competition, but Alonso refused. Now they need a solution. Brighton got into Europe for the first time in their history but even De Zerbi's genius couldn't help them push further. This season they finished 11th and if they don't find a solution, they'll slide back towards the relegation zone. Doing what you've always done eventually leads to unwanted results. This is why these clubs for these two traits in a manager: 1. Ambition of the Coach -Desire to build a career, knowledge that winning games is the only way to do so, hunger to do everything it takes, motivating players staff, creating a positive, can-do, winning mentality 2. Resourcefulness/Out-of-the Box Thinking -Knowledge of constraints and need to innovate, making use of what's available, willingness to experiment, courage to make decisions that could backfire It's been interesting to see managers reach the top level over the years by being brave enough to stand out. But what's even more interesting to see is how top-level club's are refusing to bend to tradition and do what they feel is necessary to keep on evolving in order to ensure short-term and long-term success.

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The list of clubs who have participated in the development of the players reflects the interdependency between the clubs at the top of the pyramid and those at the bottom. The UEC is advocating for new Solidarity solutions and benefits for the clubs who develop the players – protecting the European model of sport and the pyramid.

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🔷 | 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 As some of you might know, I am passionate about individual tactics. These tactics enhance individual player performances and provide clear references (principles) in a world often focused on general team strategies. We discuss the 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 with the player using a question-based approach. 🔹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The CB receives the ball in a large space (no pressure) ▶️ 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Move the ball into more advantageous positions up the field 💨 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The CB dribbles forward The central defender from NAC Breda could choose to continue dribbling (would he reach the objective?), pass the ball wide to the other CB (is that reaching the objective?), or assess if he can alter the situation on the field. Matisse Didden modifies the "how" with a "Stop and Body Movement" (La Pausa) to draw pressure from the opposing striker. It works. The striker steps in, opening a passing lane to the central defensive midfielder of NAC Breda. 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧'𝙨 (𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝'𝙨) 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙏𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚; 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢. 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙙𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙-𝙪𝙥? 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝘿𝙈. 📈

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In the next few days I will share for you some things about the 24 season. Scouting, Stats reports, Playbook, special situations and more 🏀 😄

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🚀 🚨 Don't miss out this huge opportunity for football fans and visionary investors ! 🤩 Founded by a great friend, Sander Waare: 📱🔥 Fans Eleven is the ultimate social media platform for football fans to share and rate opinions, create their ideal Starting Eleven, and record short videos on club issues. You can gain Fan Fame and influence, compete in rankings, and qualify for exclusive experiences and discounts. Key Features of Fans Eleven: - Create and Share Your Starting Eleven: Choose your preferred lineup for every match. 📝⚽ - Opinion Sharing: Post your views on any club-related issue. 💬 - Fan Fame: Get your opinions rated by others to grow your status. 📈 - Video Opinions: Record short videos explaining your thoughts. 🎥🗣️ - Rankings: Compete within your group of friends, country, and globally. 🏆🌍 - Exclusive Rewards: Qualify for unique fan experiences and club-related discounts. 🎁🎟️ ✨ Starting with major football leagues, they aim to include all professional leagues, both men’s and women’s (super excited about this women - specific feature haha). 🤩 They have a team of experienced football industry and app development professionals who are passionate fans themselves, and are now open to receive support and investment ! 🤝 Join the crowdfunding campaign today and invest in the future of football interaction. For more info: ⬇ Invest: 📎 https://lnkd.in/d3GJSY8H Follow: 📎 https://lnkd.in/dUeVdJua Share: 📎 https://lnkd.in/d78qFrrV 👀 Don’t miss out and become part of this incredible project! 🎉 Congratulations Sander Waare and all the team behind Fans Eleven #Crowdfunding #Investment #Football #FansEleven #SocialMedia #Sports #DigitalInnovation

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Today we launch the tender for a new naming partner of the Belgian Futsal League. This as part of the plan to further develop and professionalize futsal in Belgium, a fast growing sport, attracting new and younger audiences. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP paper, please send an email to [email protected] or leave your email address in the comment section below.

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𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗺𝘀𝘁 From the earliest days, Ajax has been focused on developing players who dominate the game with the ball at their feet—the next Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, or Dennis Bergkamp. 🌟 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘆𝗳𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: The goal is to develop players who can make a difference and dominate opponents with the ball. Players are trained to have 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, precision, and the ability to beat any opponent 𝟭-𝗼𝗻-𝟭 with confidence. ⚽ 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆: It’s not just about individual brilliance; it’s about understanding Ajax's unique philosophy. Every young talent learns the 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 that define Ajax’s football, down to mastering set pieces. 🎯 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: To make a difference at the Champions League level, Ajax develops players in four key areas: 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀. Watch this stunning goal from Ajax U15 – a perfect example of this philosophy in action! 👏👇 #AjaxYouth #deToekomst #FootballDevelopment #NextGeneration #FootballPhilosophy

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How to get an Edge - by Marijn Beuker (Director of Football at AFC Ajax) from Ben Lyttleton’s “EDGE” 1. If someone offers you an amazing challenge and you are not sure if you can do it, say yes and learn how to do it later 🎯 2. Choose what FEAR means to you: Forget Everything And Run - or Face Everything And Respond 😨 3. If you don’t want your children to fall into the swimming pool in your garden, ask yourself: do you build a fence around it to keep them out, or do you teach them how to swim? 🏊‍♂️ Want to learn more leadership secrets from football’s top thinkers? Check out “EDGE” here: https://a.co/d/cm3eIDk

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