Changes already underway in Canada men’s program under new coach John Herdman
TORONTO — While John Herdman’s first squad as Canadian men’s coach assembles in Spain next week in advance of a March 24 friendly with New Zealand, the players have already got a taste of the new regime.
As coach of the Canadian women’s team, Herdman was known for his attention to detail and the culture of his squad. And with just three training sessions expected before the game in Murcia, he has already got the ball rolling.
“There has been a lot of preparation,” Herdman said Monday. “I’ve spoken to every player that has been selected, as well as players that weren’t selected. I’ve had a chance to connect with a leadership group and started some preparations for that team of people.
“And I’ll move into another group of what we call unit leaders. They’ll be meeting with me today (Monday) online, on video conference, where we work through tactics and overview of our culture. So there’s some significant work happening.”