The High Performance Podcast E197 - Edwin Van Der Sar: "It’s f***ing hard" - his final interview as Ajax CEO
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Jun 11, 2023 Edwin Van Der Sar, former professional goalkeeper and CEO of Ajax, shares candid insights from the pressure-packed world of football management. He discusses the emotional toll of leadership and the scrutiny faced while steering a revered club. Reflecting on his illustrious playing days, he emphasizes lessons learned at Manchester United and the challenges of maintaining Ajax's iconic culture. The conversation unveils the complexities of coaching choices and the dynamics within a football dressing room, all wrapped in the bittersweet ethos of his final interview before stepping down.
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Ajax’s Conveyor Belt
- Ajax’s success relies on a continuous cycle of refreshing the team.
- Players and coaches inevitably move on, requiring constant adaptation.
Ten Hag’s Departure
- Edwin Van Der Sar discusses Eric Ten Hag’s departure to Manchester United.
- He explains that Ajax accepts the ambition of players and managers to move on to bigger clubs.
Predicting Success
- Predicting a coach's success is difficult because many factors contribute.
- Luck plays a role, as seemingly minor events can influence outcomes.