Elite sports coaching is a domain of relentless scrutiny, where every decision is dissected by fans, pundits, and stakeholders. The stage is merciless; coaches are gauged not just by their strategies or training methods but predominantly by results. In an arena where top-tier athletes, both physically and mentally resilient, face off for a gruelling 80 minutes, the trajectory of an entire match can pivot on the whimsical bounce of a ball. In that fleeting moment, a coach can either be heralded as a strategic mastermind or castigated as the cause of defeat. We’re in a unique phase of the 4-year…

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