José Maria Pedroto a model for FC Porto’s coaching staff | OneFootball

The technical teams of FC Porto’s youth divisions took part in a unique training initiative focused on sharing, learning, and strengthening the Club’s internal cohesion. During the session, attendees watched the documentary “A Superior Man,” which revisits the legacy of José Maria Pedroto, one of FC Porto’s greatest icons.

In the José Maria Pedroto Auditorium at Estádio do Dragão, José Tavares, director of the blue and white youth academy, invited all the technical teams from the youth ranks to reflect on the culture and values of FC Porto, passed down by the Master and still present in all the Club’s teams today.

After watching the documentary that recounts the journey of a coach who started in the youth divisions and reached the pinnacle of national football, the coaches and analysts were welcomed by former legends Rui Barros, Semedo, and Bandeirinha, who shared experiences, recalled memories, and answered questions from the panel.

The influence of José Maria Pedroto is felt daily by Semedo, who highlights the importance of “continuing to pass on the Master’s teachings” so that the teams he leads can move closer to success. For Bandeirinha, Pedroto was “a man far ahead of his time” and “an unbelievable leader the likes of which we’ve never seen again,” a view shared by Rui Barros, who emphasized the enduring relevance of the legacy of “A Superior Man” and reminded everyone that “football demands constant adaptation from technical teams.”

At the end of the training, the youth technical team embraced the message, recognizing that the blue and white culture is the driving force shaping future generations as both men and players.

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