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Portugal is an unavoidable reference in World Football. I think there can be little doubt about this statement. Even though there is some difficulty in demarcating a specific Game Culture, this is perhaps also a Strength that no other Nation has equal to – being able to adapt and achieve results, above any Dogma. However, Read
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Portugal é uma referência incontornável do Futebol Mundial. Julgo que nāo podem haver grandes dúvidas sobre esta afirmaçāo. Mesmo tendo alguma dificuldade em demarcar uma Cultura de Jogo especîfica, essa talvez também seja uma Força que nenhuma outra Naçāo tenha igual – a de ser capaz de se adaptar e ter resultados, acima de qualquer Read
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If you read the literature, you will find that Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) models in Football are structured frameworks designed to guide the development of athletes from early childhood through to elite performance.These models emphasize a holistic approach to athlete development, ensuring that all physical, mental, and emotional aspects are nurtured throughout the athlete’s career. Read
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Obsession has a negative connotation attached to it. Just like daily work, endless effort, the inability to understand defeat, and the stubbornness to succeed no matter what. There’s an immediate attack from defenders of work-life balance! Not just in Portugal, but around the world. There’s more focus on well-being and the individual. Which is good, Read
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A obsessāo tem uma conexāo negativa associada. Tal como o trabalho diário, o esforço interminável, a incapacidade de entender a derrota e a teimosia em ter sucesso no matter what.Existe logo um ataque dos defensores do equilíbrio vida-lazer-trabalho! Nāo apenas em Portugal, mas em todo o Mundo. Existem mais preocupações com o bem-estar, com o Read
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In football, no two players are alike. Additionally, every one thinks they’re special. And they are in the sense of uniqueness. However, unfortunately to all of us that kept the dream of being among the best in the Game, we’re are not uniquely talented to reach that level. At least, not the great, great majority. Read
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In the recent past, you may have heard me talking (or read, in this case) about Culture. To be completely honest, from University classes to small events throughout my life I’ve heard over and over the importance of understanding the culture of any given place or company before you step in the Office. I’ve never Read
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At the start of an Academy, there are many challenges, without a doubt. However, once you completed the stage of understanding the Vision, Values and Objectives your Value Proposition is very clear now (or should). One of the crucial elements for the success of this journey is the Coach Development. Having Coaches that embrace the Read
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If I could, this would be the text of mine that I would most like you to read. I first saw you in 2001 or 2002, I can’t recall exactly, at that time with Sporting CP’s B team. You were around 16 years old, and I was 14. In that team, several players were already Read
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Se conseguisse, este seria o meu texto que mais gostava que lesses. Vi-te pela primeira vez em 2001 ou 2002, nāo sei precisar, na altura na equipa B do Sporting CP. Tu tinhas uns 16 anos de idade, eu 14. Nessa equipa, despontavam vários jogadores, os craques da altura, que já eram relativamente bem conhecidos Read
