SOCCER ACADEMY OF AMERICA Present:

Dr. Victor Stanculescu Fondator

Motto:
1. Fotbalul: Stiinta, Arta & Business 1. Dragoste P-tru Fotbalului 2. Credinta in Tine & God 3. Speranta de Maine

Victor@SoccerAcademy OfAmerica.com. 3. Personalitatea Antrenori, Jucatori & Staff 1.Genetica 2.Profesionala 3.Sociala

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Electronic, Technic & Scientific Football Bulletin COACHES ASSOCIATION WITHOUT FONTIERS

Nr. 28 December 25 - 2009

Technical Note: You can obtain the bulletin free of charge, without registration, just asking: Victor@SoccerAcademyOfAmerica.com

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Introduction:
This material represents one of the most interesting, professional and educational Professional Lesson of Prof. Andy ROXBURGH, Technical Director al UEFA!

FOOTBALL COACHS ROLL & FUNCTIONS

Why Andy Roxburgh? -I met first time Andy Roxburgh on 1982, at one of the FIFA/UEFA COACHES COURSES, IN Austria, Wien, at the National Technical Center Linda Brun, for YOUTH NATIONAL YOUTH COACHES and Technical Directors for European National Football Associations/Federations. -We met several times, all over the world. One of these wonderful meetings has been in CHICAGO, USA, Andy Roxurgh being special one technical and scientific guest, for the WORLD SOCCER SYMPOSIUM, organized at Hotel Hilton, 4-5-6 December 2003, by the 3 group of companies STANCULESCU, 6 months before the WORLD CUP 1994. - We made this presentation to THANKS ON BEHALF OF OUR FOOTBALL FAMILY, FOR THE HELP he given to us, together with Dr. JOSEF VENGLOS, President of the European Football Coaches, (for the wonderful time spend in Prague Czechoslovakia where I have been for one week observer for preliminary of the 1982 World Cup, Romania and Czechoslovakia, being in the same group.) Importance of this material for the world football? 1. This is the material Director of Prof. Andy Roxburgh presented at the UEFA CONFEDERNCE IN HELSINKY- 2007! 2. Because our main educational coaches goal of the SOCCER CADEMY OF AMERICA/COACHES WITHOUT FRONTIERS PROGRAM, is the PERSONALITY OF THE FOOTBALL COACH, WE DECIDED: 2.1. To invited the PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL COACHES WITHOUT FRONTIERS, to have another HOMEWORK, TO COMPARE, TO ANALYSE,

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and TO TAKE THE MOST INTERESTING ASPECTS OF THEIR FAMOUSE PERSONALITY PROFILES and to transfer to their own personalities. 3. Please, consider this material, as an education, composition, transfer of the most important qualifies of the super-coaches analysis to yourpersonality.

Thank you! & Happy New Year 2010! Dr. Victor Stanculescu & Dr. Victor-Julian Stanculescu

Methodology of this study?

1. Welcome to Andy Roxburgh exceptional material presentation at the UEFA Meeting in Helsinky-2007! 2. We arranged the presentation for our Professional Coaches without Frontiers; 3. And you, the beneficiary of this wonderful opportunity, to translate, transfer, and re-arrange on your concept of performance, considering one of the best OPEN LETTER TO THE WORLD FOOTBALL COACHES! 4. Practical work: 4.1. Respond to the questions, as you want, know and need; 4.2. This has to be considered as one of the most important Homework for the professional coaches; 4.3. Good luck!

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SUCCESS! Dr. Victor Stanculescu & Dr. Victor-Julian Stanculescu From Chicago, 12 - 16 - 2009

Andy Roxburgh UEFA Technical Director

XXVIII UEFT Symposium 15 19 September 2007 Helsinki

ROLL OF THE COACH

Lessons from the top THE CONTENT OF THE MATERIAL: THE COACH'S BOOTS The football coach rolls: 1. Guide 2. Selector 3. Manager 4. Organizer 5. Educator 6. Tactician 7. Team Builder 8. Promoter 9. Coach 10. Winner

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1. GUID 10. WINNER

2. SELECTOR

9. COACH

ANDY ROXBURGH UEFATechnical Director

3. MANAGER

8. PROMOTER er 7. TEAM BUILDING

The Elite Professional Football Coachs Personality

4. ORGANIZE R 5. EDUCATOR

6. TACTICIAN

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This is the Professional MIND MAP OF Prof. ANDY ROXBURGH, The TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OF UEFA!

"The players must feel that they have sure and strong guide." Marcello Lippi

1. THE COACH As a guide

THE COACH AS A GUIDE: Nr.

1 2 3 4

Fundamental needs Leadership Philosophy Experience Personality Total points evaluation as professional coach

Mark Observations

Technical note: 1. You can use to evaluate yourself-first; 2. Then, evaluate the best coaches; 3. Establish your own preparation PLAN: 3.1. Immediately qualities to work on; 3.2. Establish for one season plan-program; 3.3. Then, establish 4 years= World Cup period. Technical Note: 1. Nobody is perfect and can be; 2. Everyone has: 2.1. Exceptional qualities; 2.2. Unprepared qualities (Latent capacities); 2.3. Weaknesses 3. Personality is working by compensation of qualities, leaded by the Native Intelligence & Affective/Emotional Intelligence
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1. - FAILURE IN LEADERSHIP:
1. EVALUATE by using the scale 1-10 marks (10-maxim): Nr. Qualities Mark Observation 1 Disloyalty 2 Indecision 3 No Vision 4 Fear 5 Arrogance 6 Anti-Social Behavior 7 Poor Communication 8 Lack of Imagination 9 Weak Personality 10 Evading Responsibility 2. Arrange the qualities in order of marks from 1 to 10: Nr. Qualities Mark Observations I. Qualities: 1. 2. 3. II. Latent Capacities (Unprepared) 4. 5. 6. III. Weaknesses 7. 8. 9. 10 3. ESTABLISH YOURE OWM PLAN-PROGRAM: week, month, year, decade period to work on the coaches personality training/education: 1.__________________________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________________________ 3.__________________________________________________________
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Roy Hodgson Philosophy

Nr.

1 2 3

Fundamental needs Philosophy An expert eye and Intuition." Total, conclusion- evaluation

Mark

Observations

Jos Mourinho - Philosophy

Nr.

1 2 3

Fundamental needs A clear philosophy To know what you want How to get it Total, conclusion - evaluation

Mark

Observations

Arsene Wenger Philosophy Nr.

1 2 3

Fundamental needs You must love the game Want to share with the players a certain way of life A way of seeing football Total, conclusion of the evaluation

Mark

Observations

Marcello Lippy Philosophy Nr.

1 2 3

Fundamental needs Vision Character Loyalty Optimism 1. Total, conclusion of the evaluation

Mark

Observations

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2. THE COACH SELECTOR:

THE COACH (as a Selector) "Needs an eye for a player."

Andy Roxburg-philosophy Nr.

1 2 3 4.

Fundamental needs Goals / Targets Staff / Squad Choice Leaders / Key Players Role Definition Total, evaluation points

Mark

Observations

Sir. ALEX FERGUSON Manchester United "Success in football management depends on: Nr.

1 2 3 4.

Fundamental needs Selection, Decision making, Ability to handle players Luck TOTAL POINTS

Mark

Observations

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3. COACH AS A MANAGER:
Andy Roxburgh Philosophy RULES & STANDARDS: Nr.

1 2 3 4. 5

Fundamental needs Rules / Standards Team Spirit / Motivation Relationships / Promotion Delegation / Details Decision Making Total General Points

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Observations

"You have to make each player feel Equally useful, but not indispensable." Marcello Lippi Dir. Alex Ferguson: Philosophy Nr.

1 2 3 4.

Fundamental needs Drive Passion Inside you The players to recognize that you care TOTAL GENERAL POINTS

Mark

Observations

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"Players have all the money they will ever need. What they can't buy is success." Grard Houllier -Philosophy

Andy Roxburgh Philosophy Motivation without money: Nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Factors fundamentals of success Selection (power) Coach (passion) Cause (dreams) Environment (stimulating) Recognition (attention Rewards (psychological) Success (confidence) Team (dynamics) Fans (atmosphere) Humor (well-being) Standards (challenge) Events (matches) TOTAL POINTS EVALUATED Marks Observations

COACHES WIHTOUT FRONTIERS: The question for YOU:

1. Evaluate in marks from 1-10 (10 being the maximum); 2. Diagnose the three dimensional of personality: 3. Establish your own plan-program for the development.

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Crisis Management
Andy Roxburgh - philosophy Nr.

1 2 3 4. 5. 6

Fundamental needs Focus on the task Show courage Have faith Rely on loyal staff Use expert advisers Present a positive image Total General Points

Mark

Observations

Andy Roxburgh A Rebound Mentality -----------------------------------Talent Always - Rebounds CRISIS Andy Roxbury Philosophy Try to find a positive solution, even in a negative situation "A winner in life, not just in football, learns from a defeat or a mistake and comes back stronger." Carlos Parreira Head Coach of South Africa & Brazilian World Champion "It is well with me only when I have a chisel in my hand." Michelangelo "When I'm on the field I feel free." Beckham "Many coaches have had difficult relationships with great attackers at the end of the career the player thanks the COACH! Marcello Lippi

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4. THE COACH AS A MANAGER

"It takes talent to manage talent." Andy Roxburgh

5. Coach as an Organizer:
He is successful because of his attention to detail. Nothing is left to chance. Arjen Robben - on Jos Mourinho "I use two parallel pitches and organize the training to minimize the stops. We train for 1 hour and 35 minutes and most of it is effective time." Jos Mourinho -Philosophy Andy Roxburgh - Philosophy

Nr. 1 2 3 4. 5.

Fundamental needs
Structured Environment Detailed Preparation Framework for Freedom Tell People in Advance Flow and Balance TOTAL GENERAL - evaluation

Mark

Observations

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2. The Coach as a Trainer/Football Teacher

Andy Roxburgh Philosophy: Nr.

1 2 3 4.

Fundamental needs Technical / Tactical Training Physical Preparation Playing Style Player Development Total general = evaluation

Mark

Observations

Jose Murinho Philosophy:

Training Methods:
Nr. 1 2 3 4. 5 Fundamental needs I use a global method. Yes, I use direct methods when preparing our organization, but, I also use guided discovery where I create the practice, dictate the aim, And the players come up with difference solutions." Total general = evaluation Mark Observations

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Arsene Wanger

TRAINING METHODS
Nr.

1 2 3

Fundamental needs I take a global approach The game is the best coach. Drilling is necessary for set plays, defensive organization and for positional play" TOTAL Points - Evaluation

Mark

Observations

Andy Roxburgh

On Coach as Trainer/ Training

Nr.

1 2 3 4. 5.
6.

Fundamental needs Turns technical, Tactical, Psychological Physiological Know-How into Reality Total points evaluation

Mark

Observations

Andy Roxburgh-The Coach is: "A man of the pitch."

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6. THE COACH AS A TECHNICIAN:

Andy Roxburgh- Philosophy Nr. Fundamental needs Strategy Analysis Tactical Thinker Reader of the Game Total general of evaluation Mark Observations

1 2 3 4.
5.

TOP-LEVEL TACTICAL TRENDS:

Andy Roxburgh Philosophy: Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 Fast Break / Counter Options 2 Countering the Counter 3 Set Play Specialization 4 Zonal, Compact Defending 5 Creative Variations on the Flanks 6 High-Tempo-Possession Progression 7 Tactical Flexibility 8 Quick, Incisive Combination Play 9 Solo Solutions in Attack 10 Spectacular switching of Spectacular switching of Play TOTAL POINTS EVALUATED Marks Observations

My great gift was my ability to read the game. Michel Platini THE COACH - as a Tactician "The ability to read the game is a fundamental asset." Andy Roxburgh

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7. THE COACH AS Team Builder:

Teambuilding by RIMUS MICHELS: Is a theoretical, well-structured process in which the coach has to understand the logical cohesion between the different parts like a mechanic with a car? "It is a project to build a team." Marcello Lippi

The life of a team

Andy Roxburgh: Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 Assembly 2 Development 3 Modification 4 (Rebellion?) 5 Bonding 6 Producing 7 Breaking up TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED Marks Observations

Some key words:

Andy Roxburgh Nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Factors fundamentals of success Why? Respect Balance Rules Spirit Style TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED Marks Observations

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8. THE COACH AS A PROMOTER:

Andy Roxburgh - Philosophy Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 Football 2 Media 3 Politics 4 Public 5 TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED

Marks Observations

"The 30 seconds sound bite can be the most important moment of the week." Grard Houllier

"The coach's face is a mirror to the health of the team." Arsne Wenger

"Talking too much is a big Danger for a coach." Sir Alex Ferguson (The words get lost in the wind)

COACH AS PROMOTER: Andy Roxburgh "Successful Coaches are Effective Communicators." (Information/Criticism/Motivation/Coaching

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9. COACH AS EDUCATOR: Coach develops:

Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 Self-Reliance (Accept Criticism) 2 Self-Awareness (Accept Criticism) 3 Good Habits 4 Skills and Knowledge 5 TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED Andy Roxburgh Marks Observations

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT OF TOP PLAYERS

Key Stages: Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 2 3 4 5 Childlike Dedicated Ambitious Successful TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED Marks Observations

(Talented / Professional / Tough / Balanced)

"Football is about emotions Especially the emotions you give." Michel Platini, UEFA President It is important to help players: Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 2 3 4 5 Relate to Others Deal with Success and Failure Handle Pressure and Stress Control Anger TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED

Marks Observations

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(The Coach as the Role Model

Andy Roxburgh Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 2 3 4 5 Manage Crisis Set Standards Live with Passion Be Optimistic TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED Marks Observations

It is important to help players:

10. The coach as a winner:

Nr. Factors fundamentals of success 1 Achieving Results 2 Developing Players 3 Influencing the Game 4 Educating Coaches 5 TOTAL POINTS - EVALUATED Andy Roxburgh

Marks Observations

"If you want to have a winning attitude, you have to win every match even in training." Ottmar Hitzfeld

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"Winners display competitiveness and composure at the right moment." Arsne Wenger

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"Being optimistic, not arrogant I believe I will win." "To be afraid of losing removes the willingness to win." Vanderlei Luxemburgo

"Win as a team; Lose alone." Gerard Houllier THE NEXT MENTALITY: "There is no defeat, except in not trying." ARISTOTEL Andy Roxburgh "No matter the coaching role, winning comes from a commitment to excellence and an ability to deliver." "It is vitally important to find and use the best technical resources Available, and to fully exploit the skill of your squad." Marcello Lipp

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Presentation by Andy Roxburgh UEFA Technical Director

XXVIII UEFT Symposium 15 19 September 2007 Helsinki THE ROLE OF THE COACH Lessons from the top
The following profile is a composition made by the AAFF: 1. We selected all football coaches Andy Roxburgh shows us in his demonstrations. 2. We arranged in a table, in order of the first professional common sense; 3. We evaluate all of them with the maximum mark (10). As international football coaches role models. 4. In the Observation we made some appreciations, as we can see from outside. Its just a point of view, evaluate at the maximum professional value. 5. You can give them other marks, as you want and describe as you know them (this is just a professional individual exercise.)

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Try to do the same with your fellow coaches and even with football players, helping them to understand the top coaches personalities.

The giants of the first decade of the 21st Century:

Presented by Andy Roxburgh in the winning coaches formula in 2007 Nr. Name of the giants Mark Observation
1. 2. 3. 4. Andy Roxburgh Michel Platini Rinus Michels Marcello Lippi 10 10 10 10 TOTAL Professional + Fairness + Dr. in Professional Common Sense of Football! Art of playing and Business ManagementUEFA Leadership, Next FIFA President! The father of Total Football (Perfect 10)! Total Coach: Modesty + Value + Professionalism +Strategies+ Best Selfcontrol. Physical + Mental +Master ofcommunication specialist in adjusting training to the game! The Patron Coach, in a model of civilization of football country+ Exceptional Coach-Leader! The model of Intelligence + Creative & unique Emotional Intelligence=Now type, style, coach The opponent playing and German winning! A model of exceptional capacities to perform! Born-France, Educated Latin FB & work in England, ideal formula of life football chance! The Professor of the common sense of life and football Game. Super-creative specialist A very good football coach, but from outside there are To much noises vs. football value! Playing very well the chances as coach, demonstrating the new style of coaching Model of growing a modern coach: from star player to star coach (Latin School)! Big coach in his land! He, like many South Americans are not adjusting to Europe football A good football strategy & Professional work in Europe, without a winner charisma!

5.

Carlos Parreira

10

6.

Alex Ferguson

10

7.

Jose Murinho

10

Ottmar Hitzfeld

10

Arsene Wenger

10

10.

Gerard Houllier

10

10.

Capello

10

11. 12 13.

Rafa Benize Carlo Ancelotti Vanderlei Luxemburgo

10 10 10

14.

Roy Hudgson

10

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What they have in common those super stars coaches?

WHAT THEY HAVE IN COMMON THOSE SPER-STARS COACHES?
1 2 Love Football & Dedicate to the football coaching profession; 10 out of 14, are from Latin Family Football Education, and 2 out of 10 are S. Americans! All are specialists of READING the global GAME and the creative power of Methodology and Technology of going back to the groups, lines, parts of the team and to the individual players as a dominant of their concept of performance; Most of them are INTELECTUALS OF THE FOOTBALL GAME, demonstrating that there are 2 professions TOTAL different: playing and coaching! Coaching is not substitute by playing, but has a big impact in connecting the Football Frontiers Sciences with the Football Game. Social & Sport models for football in generally and for football coaches & players particularly; This is a social & sport responsibility to prepare and become more and more professional All are successful through a PARTNERSHIP with players & clubs leaders but there are not accepting the journalists and referees, two (2) professions without control of FIFA-Ethics! The mental power and strength to continuing with the same enthusiasm, winning even they lose a game; The power of coming back, supported by their professionalism, and mental balance. They are working football 24 hours: every day, 7 days/week, all year(s), entire life!

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10. They are starts, heroes, the master of making the football; SCIENCE, ART & BUSINESS! x On behalf of the COACHES WITHOUT FRONTIERS, WE WANT TO THANKS TO ANDY ROXBOUG & ALL THE COCHES PRESENTED IN THIS MATERIAL!

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Dear coaches without frontiers:

1. Lets thanks to Andy Roxburgh, for his comprehensive professional coaching FOOTBALL PROFESSIONAL VIEW; 2. Our part in this scenario is to send you two materials: 2.1. The first, is the original material, you need to read and
2.2. understand, the relationships between the statement and associate with the pictures of really coaches; The material we prepared for you, the coaches without frontiers, and you to must use as another professional exercise.

3. Your part is to: 3.1. Read the first material;

3.2. 3.3. To read the second; To divide the computer screan arranjing the bothe papers together, following every chapter like your own dialogue with yourself (You-past activity Vs. Youractual/ future activity)

GOOD LUCK & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 Dr.Victor Stanculescu & Dr. Julian Stanculescu

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18 December 2009 from Chicago