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Bjørn Mannsverk discusses his unique approach to transforming Bodø/Glimt into a competitive force in football.

Bjørn Mannsverk is the former F-16 fighter pilot who swapped combat missions for football kits to lead Bodø/Glimt on a historic rise. Under his guidance, the small Norwegian club achieved the impossible, dismantling giants like Manchester City, Inter Milan, and Atletico Madrid despite a stadium capacity of just 8,200. In this episode, Bjørn explains how he transformed the team by strictly banning the word "winning" and replacing it with a performance-driven culture built on "awareness training." He breaks down his "Fighter Pilot Method," including high-pressure "friction meetings" and the on-pitch huddle known as "The Ring" that refocused his team after every goal.  Bjørn also explores how treating a dressing room like a combat squadron drove the club’s revenue from €4.2m to €80m and why letting go of ambition is the ultimate key to elite success. Better Help 👉 Join Jake in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-betterhelp-au  Postcode Lottery👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-postcode-au Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by…

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Host: High Performance

Guest: Bjørn Mannsverk

Topics covered

• football
• coaching
• performance culture
• team dynamics
• sports management

Keywords

• Bjørn Mannsverk
• Bodø/Glimt
• Fighter Pilot Method
• performance-driven culture
• football coaching

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Organizations: Bodø/Glimt, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid

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