THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #46 - WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN w/ DAVE REDDIN

Dave Reddin was one of the key cultural architects responsible for the overhaul in English football after his appointment as Head of Team Strategy & Performance back in 2014. Here in this episode he outlines in remarkable detail the vision and steps which the FA undertook to make them a key player on the world stage once again. A first principles approach coupled with lessons from being part of successful English Rugby and Team GB teams helped Dave to pioneer performance. Furthermore Dave gives his thoughts on "what is winning?" and "what is next for the England team on the Hillary step of Everest?" In addition listen to hear more about;

- Working with investors to disrupt the status quo at Pitch 32.

- The breadth of experience every young Sports practitioner should seek?

- Lessons from England Rugby & Team GB?

- The unique recipe which is winning.

- Why organisations sometimes fail despite having the right people & capabilities?

- Remarkable insight into the cultural & strategic change within the FA.

- How a weekend away in a forest helped shape the future of English football?

- Why behavioral changes sometimes make for better benchmarks over data?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 04:16 - Intro

04:17 - 21:32 - England Rugby & Team GB

21:33 - 35:05 - The FA

35:06 - 49:24 - Cultural Change

49:25 - 54:11 - Newcastle United

54:12 - 59:02 - Legacy

59:03 - 1:02:32 - Advice