Coach Elvis

*The Human Side of Coaching: Why Man Management Wins Games.*

Football isn’t just about tactics on a whiteboard, it’s about people. Behind every pass, tackle, and goal is a player with emotions, ambitions, and struggles. The best coaches know that managing men is as important as managing matches.

*It Starts With Listening*
Players aren’t robots. They have good days and bad days, confidence highs and confidence lows. A coach who listens, really listens, earns respect. Sometimes a quiet word in the dressing room can do more than a tactical tweak on the pitch.

*Motivation Is Personal*
What fires up one player might deflate another. Some need encouragement, others thrive on being challenged. Great man managers understand personalities and tailor their approach. That’s how you get 11 individuals to play as one team.

*Building Trust*
Trust is the glue. When players believe their coach has their back, they’ll run harder, fight longer, and give more. It’s not about being soft, it’s about being fair, consistent, and human.

*The Bigger Picture*
Man management isn’t about avoiding conflict, it’s about handling it with maturity. It’s about knowing when to push and when to protect. It’s about creating a culture where players feel valued, even if they’re not in the starting 11.

*The Takeaway*
Tactics win matches. Man management wins seasons. The coaches who master both don’t just build teams, they build legacies.

If you’re a coach, remember: your players will forget the formation you drew last week, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.

Zambia is full of incredible talent and anyone who has watched our young people play, sing, or compete knows this. The passion is there, the skill is there, and the hunger to succeed is undeniable. But talent alone is not enough. Too often, we see gifted individuals fall short, not because they lack ability, but because they lack the support systems that help talent grow into greatness.

What’s missing is the training, the mentorship, and the preparation for life both on and off the field. An athlete’s journey isn’t just about how fast they can run or how well they can play, it’s about how they handle pressure, how they carry themselves in public, how they plan for the future, and how they bounce back when life gets tough. Without guidance, many struggle to balance their careers with education, finances, and personal growth.

That’s why we need to invest not just in talent, but in people. We need to build complete athletes.. strong in body, sharp in mind, and grounded in character. When we do this, we’re not only creating champions on the field; we’re shaping leaders, role models, and ambassadors who can inspire the next generation and represent Zambia with pride on the world stage.

Brighton 2-1 Man City

Super subs Pedro & O'Riley give City 4-game losing streak as Pep Guardiola fell to a fourth successive defeat for the first time in his managerial career as Brighton came from behind to beat his Manchester City side.

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Rúben Amorim signs in as Manchester United manager, statement confirms! 🇵🇹

Amorim will join Man United from November 11 during international break, debut on Nov 24 vs Ipswich Town.

Contract until June 2027 also including an option for further season, Sporting receive €11m compensation.

Rate this appointment 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟎! 🔴⚡️

Scores from around Europe

Full-time: AC Milan 3-1 Club Brugge

Full-time: Monaco 5-1 Red Star Belgrade

Full-time: Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund

Full-time: Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk

Full-time: Juventus 0-1 Stuttgart

Full-time: PSG 1-1 PSV Eindhoven

Full-time: Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna

Full-time: Sturm Graz 0-2 Sporting

Full-time: Girona 2-0 Slovan Bratislava

That's all from Tuesday Matchday 3 of the Champions League

It was a day to remember in Europe, with Vini Jr.'s hat trick keying an amazing Real Madrid comeback and Aston Villa racing to the top of the table taking the headlines.

What an epic night of football! with Francesco Camarda becaming the youngest Italian player to make his Champions League debut and the youngest in Milan's history at the age of 16 years and 226 days old.

Leny Yoro steps up his recovery from injury with his initial individual session outdoors. 💪🏼

🚨⚪️ Good news for Real Madrid as Brahim Díaz has returned to initial training with the team after his injury.

You can catch the Zambia Vs Brazil FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 action LIVE on FIFA +! Kickoff is at 01h00.

📺 Watch it here: https://www.plus.fifa.com/content/6b356081-336c-424c-8d49-7b6f15fb65a4

Brazil v Zambia | Group B | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™ Watch the match between Brazil and Zambia played at Felix Sanchez Stadium, Santo Domingo on Thursday, 17 October 2024 at 19:00 (local time). Territorial restrictions might apply.

Copper Queens final 23-member HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship squad. The tournament will be held in Gqeberha, South Africa from October 22-November 2.

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)

Our Copper Princesses 🇿🇲 are in action tomorrow morning at 1 am CAT against Brazil at the Estadio Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo.

You can catch all the action LIVE on FIFA+!

📺 Watch it here: https://www.plus.fifa.com/content/6b356081-336c-424c-8d49-7b6f15fb65a4