The Secrets Behind Sundowns’ Success In A Shared Leadership Model
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Steve Komphela, has elaborated on how the team is overcoming the obstacles of shared leadership and “co-coaching” to achieve success. The Tshwane giants boast a formidable technical team comprising four experienced coaches, including Rulani Mokwena, Manqoba Mngqithi, and Michael Loftman, who was recently brought in as a set-piece coach.
Each member of the coaching team has significant experience leading their own teams and has previously served as head coach at other PSL clubs. The concept of a technical team with multiple coaches is not a new one in football and can be a powerful tool for achieving success.
Sundowns’ Success Despite Co-Coaching
Komphela Discusses Challenges and Maturity in Shared Leadership at Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns’ first-team coach, Steve Komphela, acknowledges that working as a group under shared leadership is not an easy task. He highlights the importance of maturity in helping the team to achieve success despite the challenges.
Komphela explains that the team’s cohesive environment is a result of the collective efforts of the eight coaches, who work together on the bench. While the coaches may have differing opinions, the key to success is to match these differences with maturity, so that the team can function cohesively.
The experienced coach recognizes that when there are many “brains” at work, there is bound to be a difference in opinion. However, it takes maturity to navigate these differences, and ensure that the outcome is a solid one. Sundowns’ success is a testament to the team’s ability to work together and leverage their diverse strengths to achieve their goals.
Consensus Among Sundowns Coaches After Appointment
Komphela Reveals Agreement Among Sundowns Coaches to Succeed and Break Stereotypes
Steve Komphela, Mamelodi Sundowns’ first-team coach, has disclosed that when he and his fellow coaches were appointed, they agreed not to fail the team, but instead to showcase that black people can work together and achieve success in their roles.
The coaches remained committed to their agreement and delivered exceptional results in their first season, clinching a treble in the PSL with victories in the MTN8, DStv Premiership, and the Nedbank Cup.
According to Komphela, the coaches aimed to break stereotypes about black people not being able to work together effectively. He emphasized the importance of setting an example to society and the world, showcasing that black people can indeed work together harmoniously.
Despite the challenges that come with shared leadership, the Sundowns coaches have remained focused on their goal of working together to achieve success for the team and, in turn, break down harmful stereotypes.