What does a team need to succeed?
- Thread starter Tony Harrison
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You need a focal point, or rather an individual that the team can focus upon who knows what he's doing and has the respect of all the players.
The vast majority of great teams has these alpha male types who are generally coaches or owners or both but these focal individuals must understand the game at its fundamental levels and I'm afraid there aren't a lot of them around but thankfully, there are enough to make sure we have some truly great teams, all of whom reside in the PSP.
Just go look at any of these PSP teams and spot the alpha male, it won't take long, they have a presence about them, it's commitment, drive, experience, confidence and combinations thereof.
The problem with this team arrangement is obvious but all the time team holds together, it's one helluva ride
The vast majority of great teams has these alpha male types who are generally coaches or owners or both but these focal individuals must understand the game at its fundamental levels and I'm afraid there aren't a lot of them around but thankfully, there are enough to make sure we have some truly great teams, all of whom reside in the PSP.
Just go look at any of these PSP teams and spot the alpha male, it won't take long, they have a presence about them, it's commitment, drive, experience, confidence and combinations thereof.
The problem with this team arrangement is obvious but all the time team holds together, it's one helluva ride
Expanding on my first post:-
1. In today's economic conditions, with teams folding, merging, and sponsorship dollars drying up, having financial backing from outside the industry is more important than ever. A couple of teams that I can think of are lucky enough to have this.
2. The off-season has seen a lot of movement of players, but new players need time to bed in and gel with the rest of the squad. Teams that have a stable roster are more consistent.
3. I would define "heart" as coming back no matter how many times you get beat down.
4. There are only a handful of good coaches in the UK. One is taking a year out, another is retired and another is kind of busy.
And Gassy, you're right. As long as you enjoy playing, that's all you need.
1. In today's economic conditions, with teams folding, merging, and sponsorship dollars drying up, having financial backing from outside the industry is more important than ever. A couple of teams that I can think of are lucky enough to have this.
2. The off-season has seen a lot of movement of players, but new players need time to bed in and gel with the rest of the squad. Teams that have a stable roster are more consistent.
3. I would define "heart" as coming back no matter how many times you get beat down.
4. There are only a handful of good coaches in the UK. One is taking a year out, another is retired and another is kind of busy.
And Gassy, you're right. As long as you enjoy playing, that's all you need.
Someone who can get their arse in gear and do all the organising so the team can turn up and play.
I think truly great teams have self belief in abundence and total faith in each others ability to win a game. The great teams I've played for never believed they'd lost til the last man was leaving the field and then they'd sit and take stock and not repeat the same mistakes.
They didn't blame refs, guns, sponsors, the weather etc. Etc. Losses are your own making and your problem to sort out.
I think truly great teams have self belief in abundence and total faith in each others ability to win a game. The great teams I've played for never believed they'd lost til the last man was leaving the field and then they'd sit and take stock and not repeat the same mistakes.
They didn't blame refs, guns, sponsors, the weather etc. Etc. Losses are your own making and your problem to sort out.
Pete, may not be great in the global sense but certainly made a dint in uk ball. Teams I'd put forward as having that bit extra are K2, UK jags, Phoenix. I was even lucky enough to guest for banzais.
I'd say the one big disappointment for me was not seeing K2 develop into what I believe it had the potential to be. You could tell that team was going to win just by the way they carried themselves on the field.
On the plus side we all ended up playing pro in the millennium, just not together.
I understand you may have an issue calling these teams great from your perpective but I hope you can see mine,
JJ
I'd say the one big disappointment for me was not seeing K2 develop into what I believe it had the potential to be. You could tell that team was going to win just by the way they carried themselves on the field.
On the plus side we all ended up playing pro in the millennium, just not together.
I understand you may have an issue calling these teams great from your perpective but I hope you can see mine,
JJ