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Torrance took advice from Ferguson and Eriksson
Sam Torrance's brilliant display of leadership helped Europe to lift the Ryder Cup at The Belfry.
Sport Psychologist Professor Ian Maynard tells the Academy about what you need to become a successful man manager.
Man management is more of an art rather than science. There is no right or wrong way of managing players, but it comes down to personality. It's all about finding which style works well for you. There are lots of theories about what makes a good man manager, but it really comes down to three different styles:
Dominating - Sir Alex Ferguson
Open to ideas - Sven-Goran Eriksson
Let the players do their own thing Someone like Sir Alex Ferguson has a classic autocratic style, he motivates his players with his fiery personality and he's been very successful that way. Whereas someone like Sven-Goran Eriksson has a democratic, laid-back style. He finds out what his players want and gives them what they ask.
Sam Torrance is obviously someone who commands the best of both worlds, judging by his performances in the Ryder Cup. The good manager is the person who can adapt to a situation and change their plans and delivery style accordingly. The manager must know what to expect from their players. But the players must separate their individual and team goals. Normally, golf is a very individual sport where players play for themselves. But they have to put that aside and work as a team in the Ryder Cup. They all must want the same thing, otherwise there'll be personal conflicts. They also have to have a lot of empathy - understanding the situation the players are in. Sam Torrance experienced the tension and drama as a player - he knows what pressure his team were under.
But a manager hasn't been through the same situation, then it can become difficult. You have to have the right temperament, but again, it's another personality trait which can work in different forms. Someone like Roy Keane can be inspired by harsh words from Alex Ferguson. But different things make different players tick. It's about finding out what's right for the team. It's a combination of personality and situation - it's a real art. And it worked wonders for Torrance on Sunday! Ian Maynard is Professor of Sport Psychology at the Centre for Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University
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