Synopsis
"The Method" is a framework for building a successful team, program and organization. It is an evolving philosophy about sport, coaching, managing, enhancing performance, organizational structure, building group dynamics and educating. It is my hope that the ideas in the book will completely change the way you teach the game, run a team and build your program. Expect to see improvements on the field, a more positive attitude in the locker room, greater focus in the classroom and a positive team culture develop. Using a method will help you to define, develop and implement your desired team culture. It is critical to design a central philosophy that will tie together guide every aspect of the program. This central philosophy and culture will need to be taught, re-enforced, modeled and practiced daily. In the book, I share with you my own personal method, which is still evolving. It has taken me 23 years to get to this point and I feel am learning more now than ever before. The game of soccer has humbled me more times than I care to remember, but each time I am humbled I become even more motivated. I want my players to have the best the experience possible in our program. I want them to get better as players and people every day. Developing players is my passion. Winning is just a bi-product of our collective effort as an organization. My intent with this book is to touch on all the major areas that a method should cover to be successful. When you are finished reading "The Method" you should have plenty of new ideas and material to incorporate and use with your team. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new ideas and implement changes. Take some risks and challenge yourself to see what works. After all being a great coach is a lifelong process.
About the Author
Marcus DiBernardo has been coaching the game of soccer for over 20 years. He has experience in both the Men's and Women's game at many different levels. Coach DiBernardo's desire to coach came early on. His first coaching would come at the age of just eighteen at his local soccer club. In the years to come Coach DiBernardo would lead numerous teams to many titles across the country. In 2011 he would be named "National College Coach of The Year". Currently, Coach DiBernardo is the Founder and Director of an International Soccer Academy as well as being a Head Men's College Soccer Coach. Coach DiBernardo possesses a coaching style that is very much player oriented. There is always a high level of mutual respect between himself and his players. Being a part of his program is like being part of a family that wants the best for you. As a player he was known for his commitment and work ethic as defender. He would play at the NCAA Division I level and later move on to play in the First Division of the CSL. In 1993 he would earn the CCSU College Scholar Athlete Award for soccer. Coach DiBernardo holds various soccer diplomas and licenses. He is also an acting member of the NSCAA Associate National Staff. Coach DiBernardo considers himself a lifetime learner and active student of the game. He feels the better he can become as a coach the better experience his players can have with him. The books Coach DiBernardo writes are packed with training ground ready material. The training drills and methods are the exact ones he uses on a daily basis. The books contain the most effective drills and training methods of his 20+ years coaching experience. He prides himself on the quality of information in each one his books.
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