"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.
