#156 - In Love With The Game w/ Scott McLachlan

Scott McLachlan is the Global Head of Football for Global Football Holdings.

After listening to Scott it is hard not to be infused with wonder and awe for the beautiful game. An expert storyteller Scott's anecdotes about the 1978 World Cup in Argentina and 2021 Champions League Final are just two wonderful milestones amid a formidable love affair with the game. Retaining this child like affinity for the game alongside his continuous dedication to the craft of coaching has ensured Scott to be an invaluable asset to each organisation he has represented

In his own words "2 ears, 1 mouth" coupled with an insatiable work ethic have dismembered all roadblocks on a relentless learning journey. Join us as Scott takes us inside his journey from early coaching days at Wimbledon to managing a group of scouts at Chelsea to the present overseeing a portfolio of clubs at GFH.

Ensure you have your notebook at the ready for this one.

Listen to find out more including;

- How Covid reignited a passion for coaching.

- Growing the competency framework of scouts.

- How Scott strategically navigates the mile markers on his career map?

- Quality control and managing the workflow of clubs within an MCO.

- In which ways has Scott's communication had to evolve as a leader?

- What professionalising scouting looked like at Chelsea?

- Fostering a learning environment, turning learning into a behaviour and how to supercharge the knowledge share in your organisation.

Timestamps;

00:00 - 07:35 - Intro

07:36 - 16:54 - Coaching

16:55 - 24:30- Global Football Holdings

24:31 - 30:24 - Communication

30:25 - 43:22 - Learning Environment

43:23 - 53:03 - Leadership

53:04 - 56:02 - Advice

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