A Completely Different Game

Hayes has done an incredible job, and she got so much respect and deserved respect

Step inside Emma Hayes' dressing room, and you'll gain a fascinating insight into the mind and techniques of the best women's football coach in the world right now. From poems penned about her players to training sessions in opposition shirts, how to lobby for change to managing the toughest of personal encounters, Emma's shared experience is an essential how-to guide for leaders in any sphere. Inspiring, human and genuinely thought provoking, A Completely Different Game is a refreshingly different take from one of the icons of our national game

Hayes's record speaks for itself, but what people don't see is the type of manager she is off the pitch. She picks players up when they are down. People think she is this tough coach, and she is, but she also puts her arm around people

There'll never be another coach quite like Emma Hayes. A Completely Different Game gives an intriguing insight into her mindset and her motivations as she has fought her way to the very top. Leaders in any line will gain fresh perspective on their own practice, and football fans are in for a rare treat as Hayes details the secrets of her success with her characteristic unflinching honesty

Hayes brings a welcome humility . . . and her candor bolsters confidence in her wisdom. The result is a rewarding guide for managing teams of all kinds

I've enjoyed listening to Emma speak at a number of elite coach education events. She is a powerful presenter who is open about her vulnerabilities as a leader. This book distils the messages I have heard her give on a number of occasions. It is typical here that she asks players to revolutionize and redefine team goals as part of her work with the US women's national team. With great clarity, Hayes sets out her philosophy for leadership and it applies across industries

Hayes has so much experience in the women's game, and she has done such incredible things with a top-tier team

I will be supporting Emma Hayes all the way on her new journey in America, where I'm sure she will continue to enjoy the success she has had throughout her fantastic career

Seamlessly passing between personal and professional anecdotes, the book is written with the energy, passion, insight and no-nonsense approach usually displayed by Emma at the side of a pitch. It is a must-read for anyone interested in women's football