Strong Link Vs. Weak Link Teams

May 10

What’s this episode about?

Basketball is a strong link game—teams can be built around the star player. Soccer is a weak link game—teams need qualified players in all positions in order to be successful. So what does this concept teach us about building our own teams and cultures?

Learn from soccer coach Tracy Nelson, Portland Thorns Academy Director, as she explains that building a winning soccer team requires not only skill, but chemistry, character and culture. You can’t just pick a star player and jeopardize the culture if they break apart the entire team. A successful team leverages individual strengths—and aligned towards a shared goal, they can win. You can apply these same principles to build stronger teams that deliver better results.