THE LOWDOWN EPISODE #105 - PURPOSE DRIVEN w/ RIGHT TO DREAM HEAD OF FOOTBALL; MADS DAVIDSEN

The best Technical Directors in Football need to be solution minded. With a "360 Skillset" complimented by a buffet of experiences across various corners of the world Mads Davidsen is well renowned in football circles for his strategizing and execution behind the scenes.Seeking a position not just contingent on Saturday's results? Found it.Searching for the book he wanted to read on Football strategy? Wrote it.Finding a club that plays the "infinite game"? A never ending journey of exploring purpose combined with good mentors along the way has made for quite the career arc. As Mads settles into his new role as "Head of Football" for Right to Dream he joined me to discuss his journey to date and why this role "adds percentages otherwise unexplored."Listen to find out more including;- How has Mads' why changed over time?- How Sven Goran Eriksson altered the trajectory of Mads' career?- The influence of Andre Villas-Boas & Vítor Pereira. - Laying foundations for success at Al Jazirra.- Writing the book he was searching to read.- Inside RTD and how the mission underpins everything.- What is required of the modern day coach?Timestamps;00:00 - 02:10 - Intro02:11 - 11:36 - Why?11:37 - 16:03 - Mentors16:04 - 28:03 - How hard can it be?28:04 - 36:33 - Right to DreamMads' Twitter; https://twitter.com/MadsReDavidsen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"How hard can it be?" Book; https://www.amazon.com/How-Hard-Can-Mads-Davidsen-ebook/dp/B09F2WPKPY/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=how+hard+can+it+be%3F&qid=1670882377&sr=8-9Get in touch;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-walsh-847b08127/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=enYouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPodEmail: cwalsh95@outlook.ie