Straight to the Point: A Closer Look at Elan Chalon
UCAM Murcia, AS Monaco, ALBA BERLIN, and ASVEL have all experienced Elan Chalon's distinct play style and culture centered on mathematical efficiency and directness.
Chalon's Culture and Philosophy
In Chalon-sur-Saône, Elan Chalon head coach Elric Delord emphasizes a straightforward approach.
"It's straight to the point. Don't go around something; go straight to the point,"
he says, describing the team’s mindset. The culture focuses on full commitment and honesty in gameplay.
Team Support and Protection
Delord explains the team's supportive atmosphere:
"We are not cheating or faking. We are all-in in all situations. We have each other's back, including me. I protect my players even if we are playing badly, as long as we are giving everything we have. I take the bullet for them, but they also have to protect each other."
Lessons from Mentorship
This approach reflects a principle learned from Delord’s former mentor, Zvezdan Mitrovic, during his assistant coaching spell at ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne. Mitrovic taught him the value of simplicity and focus.
“As a young coach, I fell into the trap of many young coaches thinking about this, this, this, and this. I was at a point in my career where it was the best thing that could happen to me to be with Zvezdan Mitrovic because he's able to go straight to the point to make his team better,”
Delord shared.
Summary
Elan Chalon thrives on a culture of directness, mutual protection, and prioritizing what truly matters, inspired by mentorship and a clear coaching philosophy.
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