Camilla Orlando, the new coach of Palmeiras women’s soccer team in Brazil, draws inspiration from Michael Jordan‘s winning spirit. Despite being in a sport different from basketball, she believes in channeling the lessons she learned during her time in the USA, particularly from the culture surrounding Michael Jordan, known as “His Airness.” Orlando, with extensive experience in the US and UAE, is considered part of a new generation of soccer coaches.
In an interview with a Portuguese publication, Coach Orlando expressed how the United States, with its long-standing understanding of a winning mentality, has significantly influenced her. Michael Jordan, in particular, caught her attention. She embraces MJ’s famous quote about failure as a driving force in her coaching philosophy.
Orlando’s Inspiration: Michael Jordan’s Winning Mentality
The quote, “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career… And that is why I succeed,” resonates deeply with Orlando. It goes beyond a promotional dialogue from Jordan’s 1997 Nike commercial; it serves as a source of inspiration in her coaching journey. Orlando emphasizes the importance of a winning mentality, a concept ingrained in American sports culture and epitomized by Michael Jordan.
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As the newest addition to the SE Palmeiras organization, Coach Orlando aims to instill this winning spirit within the Palmeiras women’s soccer team, bringing a fresh perspective and determination derived from the iconic lessons of Michael Jordan’s illustrious career.