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    Author: Julian Carr

    Leadership

    The following article is courtesy of John Eades and his "Building the Best" weekly newsletter from January 28, 2022. Anyone who truly cares about performance takes their preparation seriously. Unfortunately, most professionals don't show up to a big meeting or make a significant decision with their preparation optimized. At best, you get people who rely solely on their previous experience. While popular in approach, it's not always the best plan.  Experience and expertise seem like reliable sources for preparation, yet they often cause us...

    31 January 2022
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    Mental Health

    Albert Einstein once wrote on a chalkboard:9 x 1 = 99 x 2 = 189 x 3 = 279 x 4 = 369 x 5 = 459 x 6 = 549 x 7 = 639 x 8 = 729 x 9 = 819 x 10 = 91Suddenly chaos erupted in the classroom because Einstein made a mistake. Obviously, the correct answer to 9 × 10 isn’t 91. And all his students ridiculed him.Einstein waited for everyone to...

    30 January 2022
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    CPL

    Neely (Left) and Merriman (right) at Pacific training courtesy of https://canpl.ca/article/stuart-neely-joins-pacific-fc-as-technical-director-of-football Excerpts of the following story are from the January 29, 2022 story from Stuart Neely joins Pacific FC as Technical Director of Football https://canpl.ca/article/stuart-neely-joins-pacific-fc-as-technical-director-of-football. A well-respected and experienced individual in the Canadian soccer community has joined Pacific FC. Stuart Neely joins Pacific FC as the club’s new Technical Director of Football. Neely has been involved in Canadian soccer for many years and has experience with numerous clubs and organizations. Neely has spent time...

    30 January 2022
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    Analysis

    Canada vs USA This soccer game could be the biggest game ever played between these two countries in any men's team sport! Photo Credit: Les Jones The following article from John DiBenedictis. Well, that’s a pretty big statement to make, isn’t it? An upcoming soccer game between two countries where soccer has not been considered a top three major sport, instantly becoming the biggest game ever to be played between Canada and the US? ​ Maybe the game itself may not get the...

    29 January 2022
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    Analysis

    Courtesy of https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manuel-pellegrini Excerpts of the following tactical analysis article by Ruairidh Barlow / @RuriBarlow from January 26, 2022 is courtesy of Breaking The Lines: https://breakingthelines.com/tactical-analysis/manuel-pellegrinis-real-betis-evolution-not-revolution/. Holder of the highest ever win percentage at four different clubs in LaLiga – Villarreal, Real Madrid, Malaga and now Real Betis – Manuel Pellegrini wears his crowns lightly. With the exception of his time in Madrid, where being thrown out is in fact the norm, the Chilean arguably has hero status at...

    29 January 2022
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    Analysis

    Inzaghi as manager of Lazio in 2018 Excerpts of the following tactical analysis article by Ryan Gunness from January 25, 2022 is courtesy of Breaking The Lines: https://breakingthelines.com/tactical-analysis/simone-inzaghis-3-5-2-inter-milan-2021-22-tactical-analysis/. In just six months, Simone Inzaghi has turned Antonio Conte’s defensive dynasty into one of Europe’s most attacking outfits. Known for their lethal counter-attacks, Inzaghi has evolved Inter Milan into a possession-based, attacking unit, placing their side amongst the most exciting teams to watch this season and giving Inter a four-point lead atop Serie...

    27 January 2022
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    Canada West Coach U Sports

    Courtesy of UVIC Athletics Bruce Wilson followed a successful pro and national team career by taking the reins at UVic in 1987 University of Victoria men’s soccer coach Bruce Wilson has retired after a 34-year career with the Vikes. Wilson, 70, began his long-standing career on the pitch at age six with the North Burnaby Eagles of the BC Youth Soccer Program. His early start set him up for success and he later began playing professionally in 1974 during the...

    26 January 2022
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    Leadership

    Courtesy of Ray Dalio Co-Chief Investment Officer & Chairman of Bridgewater Associates, L.P. The current post is courtesy of Ray Dalio and his Linkedin post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raydalio_principleoftheday-activity-6879814619003793408-FdT4/ You won’t accomplish much without great teamwork because you need to work with others to accomplish big things. Many of you have been asking about how to achieve happiness within your organization, so I wanted to share some of my principles for great teamwork that I learned along the way. If you ever want to...

    24 January 2022
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    Coach CPL

    James Merriman (L) and Pa-Modou Kah (R) observe a game at Starlight Stadium. (Pacific FC/CPL) Courtesy of https://canpl.ca/article/here-since-day-one-van-isle-native-merriman-vows-to-build-on-strong-foundation-at-pacific-as-head-coach Excerpts of the following story are from https://canpl.ca/article/here-since-day-one-van-isle-native-merriman-vows-to-build-on-strong-foundation-at-pacific-as-head-coach by CHARLIE O’CONNOR-CLARKE, DIGITAL CONTENT EDITOR (@CHARLIEJCLARKE) posted January 21, 2022. Though Pa-Modou Kah is departing Pacific FC, he won’t be leaving it in unfamiliar hands. James Merriman, newly announced as the next head coach of the Vancouver Island club, has been around the CPL about as long as anybody (since August 2018, to be...

    21 January 2022
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