Brendan Rodgers has revealed that a key reason behind his successful man management style is his tendency to treat each and every one of his players as an individual, paying close attention to their personal needs. The 41-year-old has overseen a dramatic transformation at Anfield since he took the reins in 2012, not only employing a new brand of football on the pitch but also proving to be the catalyst for changes in regards to off the field matters too. With captain Steven Gerrard and midfielder Jordan Henderson just two players to have made no secret of the positive impact Rodgers has had on their careers, the former Swansea coach, who often takes a philosophical approach to proceedings, is adamant getting to know his playing staff on a personal level brings success. “I try to treat them first and foremost as human beings. I’m a coach but I’m also a life coach, I like to understand a player and his family and what makes a player tick. “I know Steven Gerrard can jump as high as this room but what’s going to make him jump as high as the room? I think the way you find that out is by knowing your players. I treat them all as individuals and I respect them as human beings,” the northern Irishman declared. “I recognise and acknowledge that they’re in a tough world, a competitive world but they also have needs. Players get paid an awful lot of money so people think they have everything. But sometimes you find that players are the most vulnerable people, despite all their riches, because it’s such a short career and a lot of them can lose it very, very quickly,” Rodgers revealed on Anfield FM. Few people take stock of the pressure that modern footballers are under due to their vast wage packets, but Rodgers’ comments suggest that players appreciate his effort to pay attention to small details. Meanwhile, the Kop chief admits he splits his care between both young and senior players, though views his role as so much more than a mere coach. “I’m here to help and support them. I’m here to represent the club first and foremost but I take on the role of pastoral carer, especially for the younger players. For the older players; again I offer them that support and guidance. “That’s how it has always been for me even when I worked with kids at ten years of age. I don’t just see myself as a coach I see myself as someone who can help people achieve their dreams. As long as they commit to that and take responsibility then I will always organise a plan for them,” he confirmed. #adminbally
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:07:29 +0000
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