Professional Soccer Manager
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional soccer manager is a position that oversees the entire professional soccer team, including tactics development, practice coaching, match operations, and more.
Description
A professional soccer manager serves as the leader of a soccer team in a professional league, handling a wide range of responsibilities such as developing match tactics, planning practices, selecting players, managing motivation, and coordinating with staff. During matches, they make real-time judgments to instruct player substitutions and tactical changes, aiming to improve team performance throughout the season. They also need to handle media relations and negotiations with club executives, requiring advanced communication skills and leadership.
Future Outlook
With advances in data analysis and sports science, tactics are becoming more sophisticated, and data-driven coaching skills will be required. The internationalization of leagues and the increase in female managers are also expected.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent communication skills / Has a challenging spirit / Has leadership
Work Style
Business Trips / Long Hours / Seasonal Contract / Stationed
Career Path
Former Professional Player → Youth Team Coach → Assistant Coach → Head Coach → Manager
Required Skills
Media Relations / Performance Analysis / Tactics Planning / Team Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Scouting / Sports Psychology / Training Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly adapt to diverse tactics and changing environments. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze opponent teams and match data to develop tactics. |
| Communication Skills | Because communication with players, staff, and media is important. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because original tactical changes in response to changing situations during matches are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leadership to proactively lead the team is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning of tactical theories and player information is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to create practice plans for the season and individual matches. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to flexibly respond to issues in matches and with players is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many situations exposed to high pressure. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because the team is operated in collaboration with coaching staff and players. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly coaching and tactical work, with low physical load on the field. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Football Association Certified A-Grade Coach License
- Japan Football Association Certified B-Grade Coach License
- Japan Football Association Certified C-Grade Coach License
- Japan Football Association Certified S-Grade Coach License
Aliases
- Soccer Manager
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