Warriors coach Andrew Webster stands out not just for his strategic brilliance on the field but for the intriguing layers of his off-field persona.
In a sit-down interview with the Herald’s Michael Burgess, Webster leads a sneak peek into the inner sanctum of the Warriors and the keys behind the team’s success.
Webster’s office defies the conventional expectations of a coach’s space. There’s a notable absence of memorabilia, trophies, or motivational posters that often adorn the walls of such sanctuaries. Instead, the room exudes simplicity, creating an atmosphere free from distractions and clutter. The lack of external accolades emphasises Webster’s focus on the present moment and the team’s collective journey.
A striking feature of Webster’s office is the arrangement of seating options for players entering his domain. The black leather sofa represents the counselling chair, inviting players to open up about personal matters. On the other side, a chair beside a round white table signifies the football chair, dedicated to discussions about the game.
“So if you sit on one (the chair beside the white table) you’re about football and if you sit there (the sofa) it’s counselling,” Webster said. “I tell them when they walk in - which chair do you want to sit on? And they laugh and they go ‘I think I need that one today’. We laugh about it and then it is easier to talk about things.”
