“We’re still in a mind-set that if we score the first goal, it’s ‘Oh, now we have to defend it.’..I want a second one. There’s no reason to give Ghana the game. Add the second one, and just break their neck.” – U.S. national soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann Tonight the United States national soccer team […]
Tag Archives | Soccer
If You’re Not Moving And Learning, You’re Dying
Soccer and UFC are America’s fastest growing sports. In fact, when you look at television ratings, youth participation, clothing and apparel sales, video game sales, and how easy it is to get some people together and play, soccer has clearly passed hockey as this nation’s fourth most popular sport. In fact, in a prelude to […]
5 Words Every Great Church And Business Have Said
“You have to give more than you’ve done before, because we want to achieve something we’ve never done before. And that’s to take the Cup home.” – Germany head soccer coach Joachim Loew Whether you lead an athletic team like Coach Loew or a church or business, smart leaders know to accomplish things you have never […]
9 Things You Need To Build A Great Team
Great leaders are great team builders. It is a fundamental reality you can accomplish more with a team than you can alone. “We” is a greater force for good than “me”. This is one of the many lessons we are learning from the United States Mens National Soccer Team as they compete in the 2014 […]
16 Quotes And Leadership Principles From The Greatest Coach In The World
Who is the greatest coach in the world? Bill Belichick? Phil Jackson? Tony La Russa? Mike Krzyzewski? No, no, no, and no! The best coach in the world is Jose Mourinho, head coach of soccer’s Real Madrid. The March 7th edition of Sports Illustrated profiled “the best coach in any sport, anywhere.” The resume of […]