Coach Quote by Per Mertesacker
“If there is a really good player at U16 level who disrespects the coach, if you then say: 'You can go somewhere else then. That is not how we do things here.' That would be powerful.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Football Coaching, 2020
Disrespectful players should be removed, not tolerated, to uphold team standards.
In simple terms: Remove disrespectful players.
Key Takeaway
Enforce respect in teams.
Themes
sports
leadership
discipline
Mood
firm
authoritative
Type
coaching
motivational
When to use this quote
- football training
- youth leagues
- professional clubs
Key Concepts
team culture
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What are alternatives to removal?
- How to rebuild respect after incidents?
A Different Perspective
May demotivate some players.
