A Coach's Journey: With Matt Ward - Entrepreneur, Coach and Author
Episode description
Matt Ward has spent a lifetime becoming one of the world's greatest coaches, and has since gone on to recount his experiences on the written page, as well as playing a huge part in recognising the efforts of British coaches abroad through The British Football Coaches Network.
Matt joins Rob today to talk about the highs and lows of his varied career, that have turned him from shy young lad with a dream, to one of the most renowned and fearless leaders in the beautiful game.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Much of any coach's knowledge comes from experience handed down through generations of other coaches, rather than through textbooks. Wisdom comes from interaction.
- Working with the best of the best inspires us to want to reach that level. Seeing the heights we may hope to reach instils the aspiration to do so.
- Strength comes through adversity and challenge. By facing our obstacles and fears head on, we develop the muscles that suppress fear and doubt.
- As a leader and coach, we need to remember that we can only control our own fate. There will always be elements we cannot control. It's our job to control our own destinies and mitigate the effects of the "un-controllables".
- Being a successful coach is all about the self-belief we grant ourselves. We can only hope to inspire others if we have inspired ourselves.
- Success comes through sacrifice. Commitment, strength-of-will, and determination are the foundations of every great journey.
BEST MOMENTS
'If there's a chink in a coach's suit of armour, it won't take the players very long to work it out'
‘It was a huge eye-opener to see the level you have to aspire to reach if you want to really do something in the game'
‘I know my limitations, and you've got to be comfortable with how you manage'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Zero To Pro In Four Years - By Matt Ward
ABOUT THE GUEST
Matt is the owner of 'Matt Ward Consulting' and the 'British Football Coaches Network'. With his past experiences as a professional coach in two top tier leagues and two 2nd tier leagues, he is now supporting other coaches in giving their career a kick-start.
Find Matt on: https://www.mattwardconsulting.com/
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience.
Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.
The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.
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