German publication Tz released an interesting report on Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany and one of his initiatives — the ‘Individual Development’ program:
As the tz learned, each professional player
has a personal coach assigned to them from the Belgian’s coaching staff. This assignment usually develops based on the players’ relationships, or Kompany himself determines it. The stars receive feedback from Vinnie’s assistants Floribert N’Galula, René Maric, Aaron Danks, or Kompany himself, based on match and training observations. Data is rarely used for this purpose.
These conversations are called “ID talks.” The abbreviation ID stands for “Individual Development.” Kompany sometimes sits in on these talks, which take place whenever there’s something to discuss, sitting between the coach and the player. The 39-year-old also personally looks after individual stars.
Kompany’s approach, which is unusual in professional football, has been well received by the team. Every player feels looked after. Under his predecessors, some stars felt neglected. (Dayot) Upamecano and his teammates are repaying this personal attention with their performance.
This is a fascinating look at what happens inside the walls at Säbener Straße and a good look at how Kompany is seeking different ways to connect with his players and help them improve.
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