"Success is only achievable through hard work and discipline".- JCC.
Juan Carlos Carcedo has developed his career training with top international clubs and players. His methodology blends two essential factors: rigour in the design and monitoring of the work process, and using emotional intelligence to effectively manage a group of people.
The following core principles, which are all rooted in a commitment to hard work, define Juan Carlos’s day to day work.
In-depth knowledge of the squad
This involves analysing and monitoring each member of the group. Knowing every player’s strengths and weaknesses is vitally important for correct human resources management in every situation. Monitoring each player’s progress daily is key to maximising physical, tactical and emotional performance levels.
Nothing happens by chance
Juan Carlos leaves little room for luck. He believes that games are often won or lost just with one small detail. This is why he and his staff analyse every little situation, each move, sometimes in a tireless way, in order to identify room for improvement than could be simulated on the training ground. His goal is always to optimise player performance.
Empathy through experience
Thanks to his background and experience as a player, Juan Carlos has the ability to step into the players’ boots and see the game through their eyes. He is a thoughtful coach, who involves himself personally in players’ development. He can understand their pressures, as he has also experienced them first-hand. Consistency, team spirit and personal empathy are Juan Carlos´s most recognised values in the professional environment.
Comprehensive analysis of the opposition
Before every game, the staff creates a tactical and strategic plan. It starts by watching the opponent’s matches, in which their strengths and weaknesses are identified in order to design a successful strategy able to destabilise the opponent.
Hard work at all times
Success is not possible without seriousness and rigour. Juan Carlos Carcedo demands the same rhythm and diligence from his squad as all top clubs possess.
Working together for a common goal
Juan Carlos is the type of manager that demands total focus on the game in order to not give any chance to the opponent. This requires working on the motivation and commitment of all team members. Each player ‘s dedication is crucial to creating a cohesive and united group working for a shared aim.
Strategy
The heart and soul of a coach’s job is to design an effective strategy that conquers the opposition. This is developed on the training ground, and put in place in the match. Each line-up is determined by player performance and individual features, taking into account the opposition’s characteristics and tactical approach. Juan Carlos places great importance on being indecipherable, with the aim of always surprising the opposing team.
Resilience
Every game, every rival, requires a different reaction. Due to this, Juan Carlos prefers a flexible playing style that can adapt to each situation. This style is developed during training sessions, through the activation of distinct automatisms that become ready to use when required. This methodology demands more effort and extra training, but it is more effective, as it enables the team to switch from one playing system to another in the same game.
Constant improvement
All physical and tactical work is constantly being scrutinised by Juan Carlos’s staff. This work is the result of many hours of constant, systematic video analysis. Every training session and every match is studied, from the players’ points of view, individually and collectively, to identify points for improvement, as well as which parts of a performance were most effective.
Communication
Communication skills are critical for the management of a football club. The manager should be able to accurately communicate with the team in order to transmit strategies, engage people and set goals. Juan Carlos encourages communication with players, between players and with the staff. Expressiveness and transparency between all club members lead to more togetherness, more commitment, and better team performance.
Building a competitive team
The role of club manager starts well before the opening fixture of a season, with the analysis of current players and the transfer market. Close collaboration with the club’s directors is essential in order to guarantee the integration of new members into the group and playing styles, in the medium- and long-term. These kinds of decisions are determining factors for the successful development of any team.
Values
Preserving and promoting the values of a club means contributing to the greatness of that club and its history. Juan Carlos is an advocate of protecting the club’s identity, philosophy and values, as well as the role that the club plays in the society. He is aware of the significant social value that both players and club represent, and does everything he can to ensure that the club will remain an inspiration for generations to come.
