Newcastle to Bournemouth is the Premier League's longest road trip. 🗺️ A 700-mile round journey, the two stadiums are roughly as far apart as Boston & Atlantic City—here is how the interval looks on a map of the USA 😯

"Your role is not who you are, and it's not what you are capable of. It's what your team needs you to do to win. It's not a limitation." A good teammate will never be defined by their role. A good teammate will be defined by their willingness to excel in that role.

Eddie Howe Mic'd Up ⚽️🎤 Here's a fantastic clip from Eddie Howe on the importance of sacrificial runs to create space for yourself or for team mates, particularly when attacking overloaded (3v2's in this case)… 🧠🧐 Football Coaching Resources ↙️ 💻 thecoacheszone.com

The best players contribute where it matters most: to the team’s success, not their own.  It’s all about the result, not the recognition.

In practice: -most players work hard. -most players communicate. -most players bring energy and enthusiasm. -most players compete. Doing all of this just makes you like most players. What are you doing outside of practice to separate yourself from most players?

Effort doesn't promise you success, but it creates opportunity. "You can do all the work. It's not a guarantee. Nothing is guaranteed. If you do nothing, you get nothing. If you do something, you have a chance to get something. The more you do, the more you have a chance."

Somebody needs to hire Asmir Begović as a pundit to dispel a lot of these nonsense goalkeeper cliché’s.

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Coaching is hard, but being a coach's spouse is often harder. They’re the emotional rock, the cheerleader, and the anchor in the storm. They put up with a lot. They are the true MVP in the life of a coach!

"I would rather lose than watch kids play the way some kids play. They are always thinking about themselves. Me..me..me...So recruiting kids that love life and love the game and have a tremendous appreciation for when their teammates do something well- that's hard -really hard."

Its crazy to see how many people hardly play or don't really seem to impact their current level, who want to transfer to step up a level as they believe "they are too good for their current team". If you aren't winning awards at your current level (AT LEAST All-Conference) how

The Pygmalion Effect: When you believe in another’s potential, they rise to meet your expectations. This effect is so powerful that researchers found just 19 words can unlock it: Video credit: Adam Grant

Recruiting calls are so much fun. Had 2 tonight with student-athletes out of the Pacific Northwest and wow, were they impressive. Every call is unique but the relationship building is just the best.

This is Jazz. She was looking at you. Then you looked at her so she looked away. Wants you to stop looking at her so she can keep looking at you. 12/10

There’s no place like Hermann Stadium. Once again…Power “3 or 4 or whatever number” does not equal fans or atmosphere. COMMUNITY, CULTURE, CHAMPIONSHIPS are what makes the environment special.

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work. Many parents do not understand the work it takes. I have talked to MANY coaches over my career. Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand. [THREAD] 🧵

My #PLMorning is watching NBC Sports with Rebecca Lowe & The Two Robbies - raising our new puppy right by learning MUFC history with Dennis Law prior to the game

Hey uncommitted 2025s & transfers! We’ve got one week until our admissions window closes but we’re still looking for that final puzzle piece in our incoming class. DM me if you’re still looking for your college home!!

This got some of the loudest applause at the game last night 😂😂😂