A little preparation can make the transition to full-time management less of a psychological shock to the system.

Great leaders have the ability to inspire outstanding performances in others by what they say and how they say it. This comes through experience and by taking on board some key principles.

>> When the stress response kicks in, you may lose all sense of perspective or even catastrophise, extrapolating what’s actually going on to events or consequences that haven’t happened and probably never will. Maintaining perspective – i.e. remaining rational and not allowing your thoughts to spiral – is essential if you’re to stay in control.

How can you ensure that everyone in your organisation feels included, wanted and valued?

This is the first module of the conditioning series and outlines the fundamental philosophies that all coaches should be aware of when planning and creating their season. It includes an overview of the series, as well as the philosophies of both Mark and Nick and the framework they recommend to maximise your teams physical capacity, from grassroots to professional soccer.