Bert Leonard, Interplay-sports, USA talks with Teitur Thordarson in Oslo, Norway

Bert Leonard,Manager of Interplay-sports, USA traveled to Oslo, Norway headquarters of Interplay-sports video analysis software.  During the trip Bert sat down with Teitur Thordarson, former head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, to talk about video analysis and the influence video analysis feedback is having on the modern game as well as new directions for Teitur in India.

Leonard: What experiences do you take with you from your coaching role with the Vancouver Whitecaps
and how will those experiences influence you in your new coaching position in India?


Thordarson:  I gained a lot of experience the years that I was the head coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps especially when the club was playing in USL and NASL Leagues.  When we learned the Whitecaps were moving into the MLS, it was a great learning experience for me to prepare the team for the promotion. 
Franchise based soccer is very different, but at the same time very interesting and I guess that my experiences from Vancouver will help a lot when I come to India as the league there will be franchise based.


Leonard:  What are your thoughts on Interplay-sports video analysis software and do you think
professional clubs in Europe will follow the lead that Norwegian clubs have done via "Live" video analysis of matches?

Thordarson:  I think that Interplay-sports video analysis is very good and I am sure that clubs in 
Europe will follow the lead of the Norwegian clubs regarding "live" video analysis.

Leonard:  Do you think the "Video Coach" role will continue to be a new staff position for professional clubs in Europe and do you think this type of position will emerge in India?

Thordarson:  Yes, I definitely think the "Video Coach" will continue to be a new staff position for the professional clubs in Europe as this is the best way of learning the game and to correct mistakes made on the field. Regarding whether this position will emerge in India, I think so.  Football in India is at the beginning of an incredible step towards developing a good professional level and I am sure that at one point or another in that development there will be a place for the "Video Coach" as an important part of it.

Read more about Teitur's role within the new professional soccer franchise in India from this link:

http://www.cassiusmanagement.com/news/Teitur-Thordarson-Selected-For-Indian-Premier-Leag