Joel A. Adejola

Joel A. Adejola

Writing from the Corner – Football.

Reflection as a Scouting Optimizer

This essay adapts the Ignatian Pedagogy, a teaching philosophy developed by the Jesuits, to illustrate how scouts can use reflection to enhance their learning and improve their processes.

Outlets: Football's Pressure Valves

This essay examines qualities of outlets, introduces the concept of outlet value, suggests ways to spot (potential for) outlets, and attempts to establish a broader definition for this attribute of football players.

What Should We Expect from Head Coaches?

We argue that a head coach's decision to adopt an attacking style, despite their team's inability to effectively compete using such tactics, might reflect poorly on their talent ID.