Performance Tips for "Strategists"

Leverage your analytical skill to fine-tune your game and your team's game. Focus on being useful as a strategist on the pitch - Your coach will thank you for sure. Be mindful not to overthink situations and focus on quick, effective decision-making.  You'll benefit greatly by avoiding overthinking or hesitation and keeping a proactive and positive mindset during games and training. By improving effective communication you would be  an even more valuable member of the team.

Your behavior on and off the pitch

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and systematic in your approach. You often strive for precision but you are adaptable also. Usually you are a strong decision-maker when you have all the necessary information. You probably excel in analyzing the game, making precise passes is what you enjoy a lot, but also talking and adapting tactics based on the coaches input. 

 

How to communicate with other "Strategists" in your team?

  • Motivation: Strategists  are driven by problem-solving, precision, and mastery. They want to be well-prepared and successful. Make sure to give them all the information they need.
  • Communication Approach: Challenge them with complex tasks and provide opportunities for strategical thinking. Acknowledge their attention to detail and preparation. Encourage them to adapt their strategies.


Those are famous "Strategists" - Just like you!

 
Lionel Messi
 

He is known for his meticulous approach to the game, exceptional skill set, and consistency in delivering top performances.

 
Toni Kroos
 

Toni is widely recognized for his exceptional passing ability, vision, and tactical intelligence on the field.


Manuel Neuer

Neuer's  role as a sweeper-keeper showcases his analytical mindset and attention to detail. Top notch game intelligence, precision in decision-making, and ability to read plays. He thrives on preparation and perfection.


Homare Sawa

Known for her meticulous approach to the game, she displayed precision and tactical awareness, leading by example with her disciplined and thoughtful play.

The latest mindset research for you as a "Strategist" in order to make the next step in life and career:

"Learn ways and proven coaching techniques to let go and stop your mind from overthinking, because this can lead to paralysis by analysis, which can be detrimental in fast-paced game scenarios where quick decisions are essential. Strategists often struggle with unexpected changes in the game or when planned strategies suddenly change. Learn to better deal with the frustration that you often feel when you get criticised, in order not to block your own performance. Start a strategic mindset journey to find out step by step what you need in order to perform and what you have to avoid in order not to be distracted - I am here to help you map it out and take action"

- Stefan Peter, MAS in Sports Health and Leadership