Title: Match Day Leadership
Presenter: Garry Monk, Director, Soccer Profile
Join former Premier League player and manager Garry Monk for a practical look at the leadership skills coaches need to navigate the moments before, during, and after a match. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in professional football, Monk will explore communication, decision-making, match-day management, and how coaches can effectively manage key moments to positively impact team performance.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare your team and establish effective leadership before match day
- Strategies for clear communication and decision-making during the game
- How to manage key moments, challenges, and changes during a match
- Ways to lead players effectively before, during, and after competition
- How strong match-day leadership can positively influence team performance
About the Presenter:
Garry Monk is a former Premier League player and manager with more than 30 years of experience in professional football. During his playing career, he made more than 300 professional appearances and captained Swansea City to its first major trophy, the 2013 League Cup. As a manager, Monk led Swansea City in the Premier League and went on to manage Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Birmingham City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Cambridge United. He is also Co-Founder of Soccer Profile, where he supports the development of coaches and players through practical education and professional insight.
Webinar link will be sent by email to registrants on September 24th, 2026 from SWilbur@UnitedSoccerCoaches.org.