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Tag: Coaches and Managers
I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.
After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation.
A Whole New Ballgame
What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself.
Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History
Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.
Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans
The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.
How the Runner Grant Fisher Made It to the Paris Olympics
All elite athletes make changes to their lives to keep their careers moving forward. For the American distance runner Grant Fisher, the key to success was in his past.
As Ukraine Collects Medals in Paris, Its Sports Pipeline Is in Tatters
Facilities have been battered. Coaches are in short supply. Children have moved abroad. Ukraine faces a long hard road toward rebuilding its athletic programs.
Léon Marchand: The French Swimmer Who Is Carrying His Country on His Back
Léon Marchand, who has the potential to win medals in four individual events, bears much of the weight of France’s expectations. He is ready, he said, but added, “It does feel weird.”
Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Coach
Southgate’s eight years in charge made him the most successful England manager in decades. In stepping down two days after losing the Euro 2024 final, he got the last word.
Julian Nagelsmann Is the Most Important Man in Germany This Month
Julian Nagelsmann was hired to win a European Championship on home soil. Can he restore a divided nation’s self-esteem at the same time?