Aspire in the World Fellows Book - 2023

/120 9TH ASPIRE ACADEMY GLOBAL SUMMIT During the two unforgettable days of the event in Rome, we experienced enjoyable time together, embraced by high level discussions from the Master Class, Star Chats, Round Tables and Workshops. Julen Lopetegui shared with us his tactical view of the game, showing a fantastic attitude and an open mind in exchanging his experiences. He spoke about the importance of creating a united team spirit and a sense of belonging within a football club. His approach involves promoting a positive atmosphere, encouraging commitment and a sense of belonging among all the members of the club. Simone Inzaghi, who has also worked with youth teams, emphasized the importance of the development of players in the 16-18 years old age group and the key moment of their first season as professionals. This first year can also be a failure, as it was for him, but the player must have the resilience and willpower to never give up and to overcome difficulties to start a successful career. During his speech, Alessandro Del Piero also showed the same creativity he had as a footballer. He expressed the concept that every player has a time, his time. Not all players reach the professional level at the same age. He gave the example of Moreno Torricelli, who came to Juventus from semi-professionalism at the age of 28, emphasizing how adaptation and personal growth are crucial for success. Del Piero remarked that in his case, the balance between knowledge and creativity played key role on his career. Paulo Fonseca point up the importance of giving the player the freedom to express himself and to make mistakes on the pitch. The coach must be both an expert in tactics, and a mentor who guides the different personalities of the players. He is an ambassador of football that balances results with the process, without forgetting the joy of the beautiful game. Speaking of leadership, Javier Zanetti stressed the concept that a person can only be a leader through example. Other relevant aspects highlighted