In recent years, the role of the coach in soccer is often questioned. It seems to be a job that finds relevance only in the single game. If the team wins, one becomes a good leader, if not, one does not have the necessary qualities to lead a team. An example of this phenomenon is represented by Claudio Ranieri, who the year after having won with Leicester the English championship, having won the award as best FIFA coach, the following year he was exonerated for the negative results of the same team.
So how to evaluate a coach in soccer?
Some ideas that will be explored in subsequent blog.
- We start from the point that the coach has the task of contributing to the professional and personal development of the players.
- The coach should be able to reflect professionally on his/her current experience with the team he/she coaches in order to be aware of it and to develop a plan for improvement.
- He/she should understand what his impact is on the players and the team.
- He/she should know how his leadership on the team is evidenced, through what behaviors of individuals, key players and the collective.
- He/she should have a willingness to feel engaged in a process of continuous improvement to enhance his/her soccer experience.
