Don MacNaughton talks with David McCallum

Description

Today our guest is Head of Senior Academy at Rangers and my good friend, David McCallum. David takes this opportunity to share with us important principles to have in mind when wanting to reach your desired goal as a player, one being getting out of your comfort zone. In addition to that he puts an emphasis on the importance of developing players by offering support, motivation, and constructive criticism in order to improve their skill and tenacity. Finally, David walks us through his career as a coach, from where it started to how he reached the level he is in today. Make sure you stick around for this one!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:09] Introduction to David McCallum

[01:36] How important is it for players to challenge themselves

[03:24] Getting into football as a kid

[04:39] Who influenced you the most

[08:43] How being thoughtful as a player translates into coaching

[13:27] Taking an interest in coaching

[16:48] How the club helps develop players

[20:38] Seeing the game change as a coach

[23:13] Players waiting for their opportunity

[25:03] Key moments of everything coming together as a coach

[28:38] Highlights of coaching career