Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that being part of a WhatsApp group with coaches from different sports has helped him become a better leader at the club.
In March, Arteta shared that he is part of a chat with coaches from the NFL, the NBA, and even former England rugby boss Eddie Jones. As the Gunners gear up for the upcoming Premier League season, Arteta believes that his involvement in this group has been instrumental in his personal growth as a coach. Last season, Arteta guided Arsenal to a commendable second-place finish in the English Premier League, missing out on the title to Manchester City despite leading them for much of the campaign.
The Gunners have wasted no time in strengthening their squad for the upcoming campaign, having already invested a staggering £261.4 million in new talent. With the team currently on their preseason tour in the United States, Arteta is once again putting the leadership skills he's learnt to the test, reports the Express.
During an interview in Washington D.C. ahead of Arsenal's game against the MLS All-Star team led by Wayne Rooney, Arteta spoke about the benefits of being connected with coaches from various sports around the world.
He emphasised the value of understanding different sports, diverse coaching techniques, and alternative leadership styles. Arteta expressed gratitude for the learning process he has undergone through his involvement in the WhatsApp group.
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Interestingly, it was from this very WhatsApp group that Arteta derived inspiration for a change within Arsenal. Eddie Jones, the renowned rugby coach, referred to his substitutes as "finishers" and even altered the wording on the teamsheets accordingly.
Taking a cue from Jones, Arteta has started referring to his defenders as "impactors." When asked about this change, Arteta explained the rationale behind it.
Mikel Arteta has discussed his management methods after consulting coaches from other sports (Sky Sports)"It's something that we wanted to change and I discussed it with a few people. We wanted to find something that is unique to us," Arteta shared. "I think it was the best way to express how we feel about them and how they should feel towards the team, especially on match day."
Arteta acknowledged that it is challenging to measure the impact of such a change, but he believes that it contributes to the team's overall mentality. He views it as a way to replace players and make the team better, ultimately leading to more victories.
While Arteta admits that he cannot quantify the difference it makes, he believes that through repetition and discussion, the concept of being an "impactor" will become ingrained in the players' minds.
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