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Even in football Leadership is no gender issue as proved by the success of Spain current World Champions with the female national team and with Luis De La Fuente´s leadership the male national Spain now leads the European ranking with 4 Euro Championships Spain is the most successful team in the history of the tournament with four titles, followed by Germany with three wins. France and Italy have won the competition twice, while six other teams have triumphed once. Spain’s football success is a culmination of various leadership traits and skills that have shaped their journey. Let’s explore the top factors that contribute to Spain’s dominance in European football: Youth Development: Spain invests heavily in grassroots programs, nurturing young talents from an early age. Their academies focus on technical skills, teamwork, and character development1. Coaching Legacy: Javier Clemente (1992-8): Known for discipline and tactical organization, Clemente laid the groundwork for Spain’s resurgence. Luis Aragones (2004-8): His motivational skills and belief in possession-based football transformed Spain into champions. Vicente del Bosque (2008-16): Del Bosque emphasized unity, humility, and mental strength, leading Spain to World Cup glory. Tactical Intelligence: Spanish coaches prioritize possession, quick passing, and positional play. Their tactical acumen adapts to opponents and game situations. Team Unity: Spain’s players exhibit camaraderie and selflessness. They prioritize the team over individual glory, creating a harmonious environment. Technical Proficiency: Spanish players excel in ball control, passing accuracy, and vision. Their technical foundation starts early in youth academies. Leadership by Example: Captains like Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, and Alvaro Morata epitomize leadership on and off the field. Mental Resilience: Spain’s ability to bounce back from setbacks—like their World Cup 2010 loss to Switzerland—shows mental fortitude. Adaptability: Coaches adjust tactics based on opponents, weather conditions, and player availability. Strategic Planning: Spain’s game plans are meticulously crafted, considering opponent strengths and weaknesses. Player Rotation: Managing egos and keeping players fresh during tournaments is crucial. High Football IQ: Spanish players read the game well, anticipate movements, and exploit spaces. Passion for Possession: Spain’s “tiki-taka” style emphasizes ball retention and quick passing sequences. Effective Pressing: They press high to regain possession swiftly, disrupting opponents’ rhythm. Set-Piece Mastery: Spain’s precision in free kicks and corners yields crucial goals. Youth Integration: Coaches blend experienced stars with emerging talents, ensuring continuity. Embracing Diversity: Spain’s multicultural squad celebrates diversity, fostering mutual respect.

🗞 Congratulations to the Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, through its learning function, the UEFA Academy, Switzerland, for successfully completing EFMD Global's Learning Impact For Today and Tomorrow (LIFT) Certification. The LIFT certification was created using inputs from over 30 organisations, including CLIP-accredited learning functions and EQUIS-accredited business schools. 2023 was its pilot year leading up to its launch in the first quarter of this year. "The UEFA Academy has demonstrated their ability to deliver impact in the very way they bring their values to life. They have demonstrated ‘expertise’ through their framework and approach that delivers a strong participant experience, resulting in learner recommendation rates for many programmes being at nearly 100%, said Steven Smith, Senior Advisor, Corporate Services and LIFT Lead, EFMD Global. "They have demonstrated ‘relentless improvement’ through their systematic use of stakeholder feedback to ensure the ongoing amelioration of their programmes and demonstrated ‘community’ by helping to establish alumni groups that facilitate continuous learning. In addition, they have made contributions back to society at large through their research grants as well as their learning programmes that extend beyond European football to other sporting bodies and organisations." 🔗 Learn about the LIFT process: ╰┈➤bit.ly/LIFT-EFMD Explore more about LIFT and the role of the UEFA Academy in allowing UFEA to conduct a strategic, outside-in review of how they approached impact following a period of rapid growth.⤵ Martin Moehrle, Shanshan Ge 葛姗姗, Florence Grégoire, Natálie Altınçizme, Mishell Armas, Kevin Yalale-Matufueni, Joël Pinson, PhD, Thomas #EFMDcorporateservices #EFMDLIFT #learningimpact #corporatelearning

🌟 Pathway to Excellence with Ultra Football Academy! 🌟 Here are some reasons why we stand out in the crowd: 🥇 FFA Accredited Coaches: Our dedicated team is led by a head coach and director with an impressive playing background, including experience at renowned clubs like Partizan Belgrade, Marconi Stallions, NSW State Futsal, and international tournaments. 📚 Extensive Coaching Expertise: Our coaching staff boasts a treasure trove of knowledge, with experience spanning university and youth levels, from U6 to U23. We're committed to nurturing talent at every stage of development. 🌍 European Academy Standards: We've aligned our academy programs with the best in Europe. 📊 Player Reports: Our players receive personalized evaluations, helping them understand their strengths and areas for improvement. It's a crucial part of their development journey. 🔝 Full-Spectrum Support: From clear and effective communication to top-quality kits, end of season awards, annual magazine promotion and interviews, we've got every detail sorted to ensure your player can focus on their game. 🤝 Values: At Ultra Football Academy, we place immense importance on the values of fair play, teamwork, and respect. These principles guide our approach on and off the field. 🏆Track performance record: While youth trophies are not the most important aspect of youth football, but understanding of the game and learning how to play and perform well, most of our teams play division 1 competitions, and multiple age groups won a number of trophies, including elite level tournaments, silver and bronze medal at Uni Games. 🌐 International Scouting and Analysis: Our head coach also serves as an international scout and football analyst. This opens doors for exciting opportunities for our players. 👏 Proven Track Record: With over 50 of our players currently playing NSW representative football, and over 120 who entered NPL1 last 6 years, our results speak for themselves. We're committed to helping players reach their highest potential. Currently over 85% of our players are also playing at the elite youth level, with others coming up soon. 🛤️ Euro Pathways: Our academy provides the gateway to Europe through international scouting, tours, and trials. We create opportunities for aspiring players to shine on the international stage. 🌦️ Year-Round Training: Our commitment extends to the winter months, where advanced 1-on-1 training, small groups and mentoring are always available to keep your player progressing. If you're looking for the best youth learning environment, Ultra Football Academy is the elite-level private academy. Our teams are graded, so everyone can enjoy the game according to their level. We are developing players who truly understand the beautiful game at the European standard. 🌍⚽ 📢 Due to ongoing player retention, places are limited, but get in touch with us to organise a trial. #PathwaytoExcellence #UltraFootballAcademy

Massimiliano Taricone meets with Brazil Football National Team Coach regarding Ghana Football Talent Brazil as the world knows has earned its place as a key pillar in the world football hall of fame, thus it was an honor and privilege for Massimiliano Taricone, the Co-founder of Juventus Academy Ghana and SMAC Football Academy to hold a business dinner meeting with Brazil’s national team coach Mr. Dorival Junior. Also present at the dinner meeting were Coach Alessio Scarchill and Coach Juan from Italian football giants, Roma Football Club. The main agenda was to discuss areas for global collaborations between Ghanaian, Brazilian, and Italian football talents and organizations. Both Ghana and Brazil have a rich football heritage and are looking at ways to join forces to promote player and coaching development globally. Some partnership ideas explored include exchange programs for players and coaches, joint training camps, sharing best practices in areas like youth academies and scouting, and even future player transfers between the two countries. Combining their expertise could create valuable growth opportunities. With Massimiliano’s long-standing dedication to amplifying and investing in Ghanaian football, this meeting signals a strong commitment from both sides to strengthen football ties. Exposing their players, coaches, and academies to different philosophies and cultures could be hugely beneficial. The potential combinations of Ghanaian athleticism and Brazilian technical skills are enticing. If executed effectively, this groundbreaking partnership could elevate the football Academy programs of Ghana and Brazil to new heights through shared learnings and combined talent pools. The reverberations could also be felt more globally in the professional ranks. For Ghanaian talent, this speaks strongly to Massimiliano and Kwadwo Asamoah’s “Grass to Global” philosophy for promoting Ghanaian football talent.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐀) 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 Liga Portugal 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, marking it as the first premier professional football League globally to go through SIGA’s Independent Rating and Verification System (SIRVS) and reach the podium.   Conducted by SIGA’s independent and SIRVS trained global audit team, the SIRVS audit assessed Liga Portugal’s governance rules, processes and practices against the 2020 Edition of SIGA’s Universal Standards on Good Governance in Sport.     Liga Portugal is now following in the footsteps of European Rugby League Federation, the first sports organisation to obtain SIRVS certification.  This sets a precedence for other top-tier football organisations to demonstrate compliance and prove they are fit for purpose and worthy of the financial investment from the broadcasters and sponsors, the trust and public funding from the governments and the passion and loyalty from the fans.   Several renowned international sports organisations have committed to undergoing SIRVS, including but not limited to SIGA’s long-term partner and European football’s governing body, UEFA. Other sports organisations, including LEN - European Aquatics and the International Chess Federation (FIDE) are making use of SIGA’s independent gap assessment audit, which is confidential and a precursor to SIRVS, to support the organisations in achieving excellence.   𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐬, SIGA’s Global CEO, said:   “The SIGA Universal Standards on Sport Integrity, and SIRVS are designed to support sports organisations’ ongoing governance journey. They are the silver bullet; the most advanced and the only independent tool in the entire global sports industry to assess, rate and certify sports organisations’ governance and deliver, in a rigorous, neutral and objective manner, the indispensable transparency and accountability.   As the pioneering football league to go through SIRVS, Liga Portugal has undoubtedly demonstrated its commitment to Sport Integrity and continual governance improvement. But, by doing so, they have also set an example for every other single sport organisation. Today, I congratulate Liga Portugal, not just for their achievement, but for becoming the torchbearers of change, inspiring a brighter, more trustworthy future for football."   𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐧ç𝐚, LIGA Portugal’s president, stated: “Transparency, ethics and integrity have always been top priorities for Liga Portugal. We have always assumed that it is not enough to express our ambitions, it is necessary to take action.  Being the first professional football league to achieve this certification reinforces our commitment to protecting competitions and safeguarding integrity in Professional Football.   Read full PR in English: https://shorturl.at/jsxD3 Read it in Portuguese: https://t.ly/5NB7j

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed the PFSA Level 1 - Introduction to Football Scouting course. This course has been an incredible journey, offering deep insights into the world of football scouting and talent identification. Here are a few key takeaways:- 1)Comprehensive Scouting Techniques 🔍: The course provided an in-depth understanding of various scouting methods and techniques. From observing player skills and tactics to understanding the psychological aspects of scouting, I have gained a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to identify and nurture football talent. 2)Player Analysis ⚽: It taught me how to analyze players' performances critically, focusing on their technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes. This knowledge is crucial in identifying potential talents and understanding how they can fit into different team environments. 3)Talent Identification in Youth Football 📈: The course emphasized the factors which scouts take into account when selecting young talents for development centres, clubs and academies. Some of which include Decision Making, Motivation, Mental & Physical Health, Technical Skills. 4)Safeguarding and Club Protocols for Scouts 📣 : The FA ensures that certain protocols and policies are followed by the club scouts. There is a list of things which a scout can and cannot do to establish a professional relationship between the players and the scout. 5)How to become a professional scout 🏟️: This course is just the beginning of one's journey in football scouting. To become a professional scout, one must continuously develop these skills, making it through intermediate and advanced scouting. One must also watch as many games as possible to assess teams & players, keep up-to-date with latest football trends and never stop asking questions. Lastly, Football Scouting 🔁 Networking A big thank you to the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) for this excellent course. If anyone wants the link for this course, Drop a DM. #FootballScouting #PFSA #ContinuousLearning #TalentIdentification #Football

My research - The role of sport in ensuring sport and education are well integrated to provide positive career outcomes for players; goes in line with the Japanese development system. 🔑Key takeaways - 1. Schools and academies should not be seen as a trade off for football players to train. Rather schools are the place where most players can be developed without overlooking academics. 2. Universities should compete at the highest level. This will be possible if grassroots system is strong. Simply put - A single club can develop few players, but a system can help develop every talented player in the country. 3. In the case of an unfortunate event with the player (injury, financial, personal), they have solid education backing. This security is a must for all players! This provides positive reinforcement for parents who enrol their children to football. 4. Considering the success rate in elite sport. This is the best way to develop the sport and Indian players to play at the highest level. 5. To play the world cup, we first need to think of conquering Asia, then acing the WC qualifiers. This step by step approach can get us one step closer to the dream of India playing in the Football World Cup. What are your thoughts? 💭

ICYMI: Football Queensland’s two-year referee strategy to drive development and retention: Football Queensland (FQ) are embarking on a transformative journey. Wishing to elevate the current refereeing regime on a state-wide level is a high-priority within their objectives. The Referee Strategy plan will run from 2024 until 2026, where the current framework of officials officiating within Queensland looks to be recrafted. Referees are the unsung heroes of any sport, especially football. The decisions they make as a collective can have historical ramifications. They are ultimately tasked with making correct decisions, while under the microscope of the entire footballing audience, governing bodies and participants all watching attentively on to hear of what the decision may be, which ultimately impacts their respective teams. The constant pressure, scrutiny and tension they are under does not go unnoticed, nor should their presence. Referring on a global scale is a tedious aspect of sport. It is simple to attract people that are keen to participate within a sport on a playing level. In an officiating role, it is a whole different kettle of fish. The Strategic Pillars  The priority placed upon the recruitment and retainment of officials is a focal point of the FQ referee strategy. Unification of their already established referee base is crucial. Their primary objectives include: 3600 FQ Registered Referees across all formatted of football within Queensland. 50/50 Parity: Resulting in FQ wishing to foster 1250 more female referees. Queensland founded referees to be represented on a global scale. Developing pathways for educators, referees and match day officials. With all of those objectives in mind. To execute such a tall order is achievable all through the basis of a solid foundation. The “Strategic Pillars” assorted to accumulate 3,600 referees by the year 2026 include the following stages.  Pillar #1: Recruitment and Outreach The re-imagination of talent recruitment, combined with diversification and expansion all are at the forefront of the strategies initial phase. Pillar #2: Pathways and Opportunities  Creating a community that thrives upon the continuous growth of refereeing through the establishment of a unified culture, spearheaded by the passion involved for the game and officiating. Pillar #3: Retention and Engagement The pressures involved within the occupation can deter potential participants or current officials for wanting to exercise their skillset within the field. The third phase within the pillars involves support directed towards the wellbeing of officials. Ensuring that they are recognized, celebrated, supported and encouraged. Pillar #4: Training and Development The fourth and final phase is equally as important as the previous three. The creation of cohesion amongst a community is of great importance. Looking to… #Football #Soccer #FootballNews

Massimiliano Taricone meets with Brazil Football National Team Coach regarding Ghana Football Talent Brazil as the world knows has earned its place as a key pillar in the world football hall of fame, thus it was an honor and privilege for Massimiliano Taricone, the Co-founder of Juventus Academy Ghana and SMAC Football Academy to hold a business dinner meeting with Brazil’s national team coach Mr. Dorival Junior. Also present at the dinner meeting were Coach Alessio Scarchill and Coach Juan from Italian football giants, Roma Football Club. The main agenda was to discuss areas for global collaborations between Ghanaian, Brazilian, and Italian football talents and organizations. Both Ghana and Brazil have a rich football heritage and are looking at ways to join forces to promote player and coaching development globally. Some partnership ideas explored include exchange programs for players and coaches, joint training camps, sharing best practices in areas like youth academies and scouting, and even future player transfers between the two countries. Combining their expertise could create valuable growth opportunities. With Massimiliano’s long-standing dedication to amplifying and investing in Ghanaian football, this meeting signals a strong commitment from both sides to strengthen football ties. Exposing their players, coaches, and academies to different philosophies and cultures could be hugely beneficial. The potential combinations of Ghanaian athleticism and Brazilian technical skills are enticing. If executed effectively, this groundbreaking partnership could elevate the football Academy programs of Ghana and Brazil to new heights through shared learnings and combined talent pools. The reverberations could also be felt more globally in the professional ranks. For Ghanaian talent, this speaks strongly to Massimiliano and Kwadwo Asamoah’s “Grass to Global” philosophy for promoting Ghanaian football talent.

Fellow UEFA Academy Alumni, I'm thrilled to announce my candidacy for a position on the Board of our UEFA Alumni Academy Association (AAA). It's an honor to be part of this talented and passionate community, and I'm eager to contribute in a way that ensures we all continue to thrive. *Strengthening Our Network: Your Network is Your Net Worth* First and foremost, I believe that the power of our UEFA AAA lies in the strength of our network. Communication is key, and I propose establishing a robust protocol for online and offline engagement. Whether it's through monthly video check-ins or annual reunions, our objective should be a cohesive and supportive network that benefits us all. *Sharing is Caring: Let's Learn from Each Other* We are all part of the fast-paced world of football, gaining invaluable experiences each day. Imagine the collective wisdom if we pooled our insights! From skill-building workshops to mentorship programs, we'll make experience sharing a cornerstone of our association. And it's not just the success stories we should share. Mistakes are often our greatest teachers; by candidly discussing them, we can help each other sidestep pitfalls and improve. *Mission-Critical: Elevating Football Development Globally* The heart and soul of our mission must be the advancement of football, globally. While we accept that development rates vary from country to country, we should spare no effort to level the playing field. By leveraging our network, we can ensure that every aspiring footballer has access to the best practices, environments, and mentors, irrespective of geographical limitations. *Let's Kick Goals Together!* If part of the Board of the UEFA AAA, I pledge to work tirelessly for teh @UEFA_ACADEMY family to enact these objectives and create an association that we're all proud to be part of. Together, let's take the lead in shaping the future of football, and let's do it in a way that upholds the values we learned at UEFA Academy. Thank you for considering my candidacy. Your support would mean the world to me and please reach me on LinkedIn Artur Sahakyan 👇 Ready to Take Action? Please don't hesitate to DM me or comment below if you have ideas, questions, or would like to get involved! #UEFAAcademyAlumni #Leadership #FootballDevelopment