A massive part of this is also influenced directly by your own preferences as a coach of the style of soccer you are passionate about, and capable of coaching. This identity can be a function of many things such as the players at your disposal (inside and outside of your club), the culture surrounding the players, your training environment, resources, etc. This can start very basic, and can go as deep as you want, or need. The first way I think this applies to coaching is having a clear idea of the identity you want your team to have. It also helps you to avoid pursuing a goal mindlessly, only to realize your success was ‘empty’, and that your real priorities lie elsewhere. Having a clear idea of where you want to end up allows you to retain your focus as you are battered by minutiae day to day, and helps protect you from veering off course. The idea is to have a clear understanding of your destination before you begin your journey. This is the ultimate example of this habit, and helps to frame the rest of the chapter. The second habit that author Stephen Covey covers is ‘begin with the end in mind.’ He begins the chapter asking readers to imagine themselves at their own funeral, and think about what they would like people from the different sectors of their life to say about them.
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