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Enzo Maresca is using training-ground music at Man City. This is why it might be a smart move
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has introduced high-energy dance music during training sessions to boost player morale and create a positive atmosphere, allowing players to select the tracks themselves.
- The use of music in training is supported by scientific research showing that synchronized music can enhance footballers' performance by improving focus and coordination.
- Experts highlight that music helps humanize training environments, making players feel more relaxed and engaged, which contrasts with the often robotic and tactical nature of football coaching.
- Allowing players to choose music gives them a sense of control and ownership, fostering better team harmony and motivation.
- Maresca’s approach draws on his experiences with top managers and aims to keep players attentive and motivated in an era of overstimulation by innovating traditional training methods.
