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Post by banditgsk on Aug 2, 2006 11:43:50 GMT -6
Bill Parcells presented his ideas on turning around a team in the Harvard Business Review in 2000. I have downloaded the abstract and an outline of the main points of the article. Can these be applied to levels of football other than the NFL? What key points have other coaches used to turn around a team and create winning programs? www.savefile.com/files/9350883 abstract of article www.savefile.com/files/2641158 outline of article |
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Post by brophy on Aug 2, 2006 12:11:24 GMT -6
say all you want about this guy's ego and his results in his career, but man the guy really knows how to TAKE CHARGE and make a showing.
Although, I'm not up to his style of leadership, he certainly can get a program or whatever turned in a different direction....and you need a strong constant presence when you go through the tough times (whether you like the feedback or not).
I mean, just look at what he's done just recently with Greg Ellis.......almost makes me laugh.
Player has apprehension about a new position, Parcells says, "Hey, if he doesn't like it - he can retire, then...."
In a nutshell, I find it very difficult to think that these principles cannot be carried over to any level of football or any other leadership role. That being said, being an A@@ for the sake of being an A@@ doesn't cut it.
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Post by swarm2ball on Aug 2, 2006 12:55:01 GMT -6
Brophy, totally agree with you. I think it depends on who is doing the leading and what road he has traveled in the past. Being a Bills fan (keep the laughter and comments to yourselves!) I am reminded of what Greg Williams tried doing the first year he took over in 2001. He tried coming in with the hard nose, take no crap, military-like, Parcells approach. On the first morning of camp, he had his assistants wake up all the players with air horns in the wee morning hours and get they ready for practice. He tried being a literal prick with the players and media and everyone was like, "WHO DOES THIS GUY THINK HE IS?" He was run out in three years.
Pracells has a tremendous history. Everyone knows how he is, but more so, what he CAN DO.
I think Tom Coughlin was on the "fence" with his demeanor. But look what winning does. If he had another losing season in 05, there would be a continue bashing of his coaching style, like in '04. But after a winning season, you really don't hear much about it anymore.
On the contrary, it was embarrassing to watch that ESPN series with Dick Butkus and how he tried to take over a team. Everyone thought because of who is was, he was going to lead that losing team to the promise land.
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Post by brophy on Aug 2, 2006 12:58:48 GMT -6
good point. I remember Fassell TRIED to be that way,too early on.....
You can justify ANYTHING so long as you WIN
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Post by blb on Aug 2, 2006 13:12:57 GMT -6
First, I am not a Parcells fan. So, take this with a grain of salt:
What has Parcells won without Bellichick? How much has Bellichick won without Parcells?
Second, if any of us (HS or college guys) let a great player like LT (or now, TO) "do his thing" like Parcells did in late '80s
to win, how long would we have our jobs?
The irony, to me, is Parcells talks and acts tough, but exceptions are made. How can you have it both ways, particularly at our (HS) level?
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