Making An Impact, Then And Now – With Rich Carter
Episode description
Sometimes one coach is never enough, so this week Rob talks to ex-Stoke City coach Rich Carter, whose career and experiences have ranged between everything from youth development to elite training.
Rich's perspectives and beliefs are rooted in the belief that football is about the game itself; about the people and the pressure. In this fascinating conversation, Rich discusses the differences between football then and now, the importance of establishing your personal values, his proudest achievements, and his hopes for the future.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The facilities of yesteryear were always a big leveller in terms of skill. Technology has brought the game up to date, but it has also taken the focus off the game and the training a little.
- Among the most influential coaches of Rich's career have been the ones who were hard but fair taskmasters, those who instilled values, and those who had a high attention to detail, all attributes that Rich has imported into his own career.
- One of Rich's biggest achievements comes from knowing that he made an impact on his fellow players and those who have passed through his coaching. This is evidenced in the fact that over a hundred have requested to stay in touch with him ever since leaving the game.
- The best coaches are the ones who take a personal interest in their players. Those who make the players feel special, confident and loved.
- You can never judge a player at the beginning of his career. You never know what kind of player, or person, they'll become.
- Sport Science has had a huge impact on the game. Psychology has played a large part on the development of the sport. But there are some elements of the game that will always require practical knowledge.
- You always become personally invested in the players you lead, and you want what's best for them. But what tools can you give to players who will perhaps not end up in the Premier League? What else is important in their personal development?
BEST MOMENTS
'I never felt the pressure that players get now'
‘Your tough love didn't always let the players know that you cared for them'
‘You're facilitating people to become independent thinkers'
‘Let the game be the teacher'
‘Everyone wants to be a Pep Guardiola at the moment'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rich Carter has over 20 years experience in Professional Football Coaching (ex Stoke City) ranging from Youth Development/Coaching/Management/Operations from Mass Participation to Elite & Professional level activity. He is also an ADP Football UK Partner and Director.
Rich Carter LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-carter-b130b1150/?originalSubdomain=uk
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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