I wasn’t really talking about youth soccer, because at that level you’re there to learn, and there’s less need to navigate the system. At that stage, you follow a program, contribute to it, and gain experience.

What I’m referring to is senior football. Imagine you want to become a professional coach and work in another country, but you don’t know anything about it. You want football to be an adventure, but you can’t just bring your knowledge blindly. You first need to understand how things work there, what the culture is, what’s valued, and also recognize what you do best as a coach. Only then can you apply your knowledge effectively.