When Arrigo Sacchi, one of football’s most revolutionary coaches, was criticised for never having played the sport professionally, his response was razor-sharp: “I didn’t realise that to be a good jockey, you first had to be a horse!”
This witty retort cuts to the heart of an enduring debate – How important is playing experience for coaching success?
Sacchi challenges the belief that professional playing experience is essential for coaching greatness. Read on and make up your own mind…