Andre Brooks on the change in coaching under Selles

[itsinyerblood]

I think everyone wants our players to do well. Can't put my finger on Brooks so far, sometimes flatters to deceive but clearly has talent. Here's hoping he adds that finishing touch to his game that helps get us over the line more often than not.

 

[Banzeye]

Absolutely, I'm sure for other's in the squad the changes will be less welcome, or that change journey will take longer.

I deal with and train people on dealing with change in teams as part of my job, so for anyone interest in the (basic) psychology behind it.

When we experience major changes we follow a change curve, that's very similar to the emotional journey experienced when dealing with grief, starting with denial and eventually (although not necessarily) might to integration.
As part of that journey we tend to concentrate on and eventually process the threats of change first, looking at the opportunity associated with change tends to come later, or when we experience that positive change (as Brooks describes above). Chances are that at least some of the squad won't be in that place yet, and that's perfectly natural.

Those threats and indeed opportunities can broadly be categorised into these areas:
Status (i.e. seniority/ perception of you etc)
Certainty (fear of the unknown)
Autonomy (To what extent will I be master of my own destiny)
Relatedness/Relationships (how will it impact my work relationships)
Fairness (will any changes impact everyone equally or will it hit some harder than others)

It's hard to know the inner workings and dynamics of the team, but from what Brooks has said the change to a more hands on coaching managers he's clearly perceived as a big positive, but others may see that as a threat to their Autonomy.

Ultimately it'll be interesting to see how the change impacts the results, but it's really hard to make any assumptions about the team as a whole, as the individuals within it will move at very different rates towards.

If you've made it this far well done. I assure you my actual courses on this are more engaging.

SCARF analysis?
And it was interesting

 

[Foody]

SCARF analysis?
And it was interesting

Indeed, SCARF and Kubler-Ross, two things I never imagined posting on S2. I spend enough time talking management theory in the day job.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Maybe Selles is big into painting and meant murals

Makes his own dream catchers.

 

[Sean Thornton]

I think we are reading too much into this and over analysing just a tad. New manager comes in, some players say good things.................

Wow, how astonishing. I'd never believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes!

FWIW I was pro Wilder at start of last season and now I am comfortable that it was time for a change and new approach and he's been replaced. Whether Selles and his methods are the right way forward, remains to be seen. I'm encouraged after York, but we haven't even put the ladder up yet, never mind got on the first rung.

Witch, burn him……

 

[The Crab]

But can he down 10 pints int Banner?

Maybe be prefers a nice Rioja. I’m sure the Banner doesn’t cater too much for wine drinkers…

 

[The Crab]

That interview won’t go down well with The Wilderology cult.

 

[Gimli]

I think everyone wants our players to do well. Can't put my finger on Brooks so far, sometimes flatters to deceive but clearly has talent. Here's hoping he adds that finishing touch to his game that helps get us over the line more often than not.

Agree he has been quite inconsistent but also think he never got a good run in the side.

Young players will almost always blow hot and cold and they need to gain that experience to become more consistent through playing regular games. I understand why Wilder wanted to go with Rak-Sakyi as his potential is huge, but I do think Brooks could be a real star, if he gets that time to develop.

 

[Millhousesblade1889]

Well put. Wilder was 100% the right man for the vastly experienced 18/19 team. Those players needed motivation and basic instruction, to go with team wide tactical plans. This current squad lacks the maturity of that one and I think will benefit from a more hands on approach.

Horses for courses

I agree & I think this is why Wilder will always struggle to be a premiership manager.

There’s not many Premiership teams these days that purely survive on team spirit - unfortunately it now takes a lot of money & a bit more tactical sense.

I’m not saying Selles has that, we don’t know. I just don’t think Wilder did or does.

 

[Blade45]

“The new manager likes to coach a lot, so that's always good, for us as players to know what we need to do every day in training. I feel like it's been good. It's a lot different to last season. For example, he's coming and telling me what need to do. What his morals are, on the pitch and off the pitch. It's always good to have that as well.”

No surprise he's welcomed the regime change, especially as he was dropped for a lengthy period due to laziness, according to Wilder. Maybe all he needs to kick on is some encouragement and a fresh system, next season will be a big one for him.

I thought an opportunity was missed with our wingers last season. Rak-Sakyi and Brooks are both dynamic, skillful players that, on their days, bring an edge to the attack, yet I don't recall them starting matches together very often. Had they started together more often, I think they'd both have played better. Several posters wanted Wilder to play them opposite each other and have them alternate wings every 5-10 minutes, likely terrorising most championship fullbacks. I thought it was a good idea, but alas, they weren't used that way.

I imagine Brooks will be the primary right winger next season, hopefully Selles' brand of attacking football means more goals and assists for him!

UTB

 

[dexter101]

Agree he has been quite inconsistent but also think he never got a good run in the side.

Young players will almost always blow hot and cold and they need to gain that experience to become more consistent through playing regular games. I understand why Wilder wanted to go with Rak-Sakyi as his potential is huge, but I do think Brooks could be a real star, if he gets that time to develop.

I just checked on ESPN for their stats (I have no idea how reliable these are...)

Rak-sakyi- 35 appearances, 7 goals, 2 assists

Brooks- 25 appearances, 4 goals, 2 assists

From watching them, I also feel like Brooks worked harder tracking back.

Not taking anything way from JRS but not sure how much better than Brooks in terms of potential he is?

 

[Andy67]

Have you asked those who attend your courses ?

Probably not, the majority of people on those courses have been told they must go on them and show enthusiasm.

 

[Frank the tank]

I'm glad you finished watching the interview. I turned off halfway, he's not a natural speaker. It was painful listening to him try to put together a sentence. A conversation with him and Cole Palmer would be interesting viewing.

This does show that Selles is interested in developing, coaching and improving individuals rather than just focus on winning. I have no doubt that we will see improvements in individuals even if the results aren't as good.

No surprise he's welcomed the regime change, especially as he was dropped for a lengthy period due to laziness, according to Wilder. Maybe all he needs to kick on is some encouragement and a fresh system, next season will be a big one for him.

I thought an opportunity was missed with our wingers last season. Rak-Sakyi and Brooks are both dynamic, skillful players that, on their days, bring an edge to the attack, yet I don't recall them starting matches together very often. Had they started together more often, I think they'd both have played better. Several posters wanted Wilder to play them opposite each other and have them alternate wings every 5-10 minutes, likely terrorising most championship fullbacks. I thought it was a good idea, but alas, they weren't used that way.

I imagine Brooks will be the primary right winger next season, hopefully Selles' brand of attacking football means more goals and assists for him!

UTB

I would have loved to have seen
Brooks on tte left and rak sakyi on the right .
But we never dared to dream did we

 

[itsinyerblood]

Agree he has been quite inconsistent but also think he never got a good run in the side.

Young players will almost always blow hot and cold and they need to gain that experience to become more consistent through playing regular games. I understand why Wilder wanted to go with Rak-Sakyi as his potential is huge, but I do think Brooks could be a real star, if he gets that time to develop.

Couldn't have put it better. I think he needs to have his ear bent by a more mature professional, someone who has played in a similar role and can get Andre to learn when to release, when to attack, and sometimes when it's a good thing to be selfish......there's also the potential for a good on-field relationship with Seriki.