THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #75 - FROM DELHI TO THE DEN w/ STEPHEN CONSTANTINE

My guest today needs no introduction. Stephen Constantine is a familiar name in coaching circles with a coaching career spanning over 20 years having coached five different countries and numerous clubs on four different continents. As he returns home briefly from his call to adventure he joined me to discuss his career in detail. With countless lessons ranging from team building to adapting to new cultures, amid all the organisational hurdles to navigate in between Stephen has been kind enough to provide some eye opening truths about the beautiful game. Was the route quite as scenic as promised? Nonetheless it is evident that the hunger which took Stephen from Delhi to the Den still remains. What's next? Find out more here including;

- How Stephen's childhood influenced his ability to adapt to new surroundings?

- Building your game idea from solid foundations.

- Asking Michel Platini why he did not become a coach?

- The differences in buy in between club and international football.

- Why you cannot separate long term development and short term results?

- Why consistency is the key to high performance?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 04:36 - Intro

04:37 - 09:35 - Adapting

09:36 - 18:22 - Foundations

18:23 - 27:43 - India

27:44 - 32:45 - Hiring Bias

32:46 - 36:46 - Empathy

36:47 - 42:36 - Reflections & Progress

42:37 - 44:35 - Advice