Ben Davies says friends were surprised to hear what Postecoglou did when he first joined Spurs
Ben Davies sheds light on Ange Postecoglou’s distinctive managerial approach, highlighting the Australian’s aversion to frequent one-on-one meetings with players.
Having been part of Tottenham Hotspur for over a decade, Davies has had the privilege of working under a cadre of esteemed managers, each with their unique management styles and tactical philosophies.
From Mauricio Pochettino to Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Antonio Conte, Davies has witnessed a spectrum of approaches to player management.
However, the introduction of Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham’s coaching setup has presented Davies and his teammates with a novel managerial paradigm.
Postecoglou’s approach, characterized by a distinct system and training methodology, stands in contrast to traditional coaching methods.
As detailed by The Athletic last year, one hallmark of Postecoglou’s coaching philosophy is his preference for maintaining a certain degree of distance
from his players, eschewing excessive personal interactions. Instead, he delegates the day-to-day training sessions to his coaching staff, overseeing operations from a strategic standpoint.
Davies affirms this aspect of Postecoglou’s approach, revealing that the 58-year-old manager is not inclined towards frequent one-on-one discussions with players, a departure from the norm in Davies’ footballing experience.
While team meetings are convened regularly, individual consultations regarding players’ roles and standing within the team are conspicuously absent.
Reflecting on this departure from convention, Davies suggests that Postecoglou’s approach may serve to foster impartiality in his assessments of players’ performances and selection decisions.
By maintaining a degree of distance, Postecoglou preserves his authority within the squad, ensuring that his directives carry added weight when communicated to the players ahead of matches.
In essence, Postecoglou’s managerial style embodies a balance between maintaining a sense of authority and fostering a cohesive team dynamic, where individual assessments are conducted within the context of collective objectives.
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