Burnley: 10 Things You Need To Know About Sean Dyche
7. Strength Of Mind And Confidence
Theres an old poem that the great sprinter Jesse Owens set great store by. Not much is known of the poet Walter Wintle, or even when it was written. Its assumed that Wintle was an American. But it is one of those powerful motivational poems that managers can use (if they know of it). It could have been written for Sean Dyche. If you think you are beaten you are. If you think you dare not, you dont. If you like to win but think you cant, its almost a cinch you wont. If you think youll lose, youre lost. For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellows will. Its all in the state of mind. If you think youre outclassed, you are. Youve got to think high to rise. Youve got to be sure if yourself before, you can ever win the prize. Lifes battles dont always go, to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can. Maybe Jesse Owens had it pinned over his bed. The final line is incredibly powerful. Sean Dyche is certainly into the psychology of the mind recognising that people are individuals each with their own needs. He makes a point of observing his players in training to judge their state of mind and likens it to horse-whispering.
