Managing mistakes to the players' advantage: lessons from coaching in football (soccer)

Abstract

Purpose

To show how coaching of footballers has relevance to organizational life.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on experience of coaching coaches in England for the Football Association.

Findings

Significant issues for coaches have been identified and this paper focuses on learning from mistakes.

Practical implications

Coaches need to consider what they are trying to achieve and how they go about it.

Originality/value

This is unique paper that provides real insight into sports coaching that have significance for all coaches.

Citation

Allpress, J. (2006), "Managing mistakes to the players' advantage: lessons from coaching in football (soccer)", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 6-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280610676927