@NWitherden Nigel, congratulations mate. Thank you for all your efforts. Truly appreciated by all. Enjoy your โspareโ time, use it well. Iโm sure Nicola has plenty planned for you!๐
English rugby is digging its own grave, led by people that do not understand the art of the game. Itโs steeped in tradition and heritage which is out dated and the very thing shackling the game. The game is coached at step 2/3, lowest common denominator. Never step one, game understanding/intelligence, spacial recognition, nuance. It is all how tough can I show to the world I am. Bravado. It will only ever bring a certain level of performance. Open discussions where coaches welcome new ideas that feel uncomfortable to them because itโs the only way it will grow. Donโt be Sam Allardyce when you can be Pep Guardiola. Attack space in every aspect and build confidence in players decision making not conform to a plan. Have a framework but be flexible. All aligned under the vision of someone who you want to follow or have qualities that you admireโฆ knowledge, compassion, passion, emotional intelligence, love, honesty and humility. If youโre trained to think and not to feel youโre always going to be one step behind. ๐๐ฝโค๏ธ