Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
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Notable Quotes
"When I started with the football federation in 2010, it was my dream that Norway could compete at the World Cup because we had too many years of talking about 1998."
— Hakon Grottland , Executive
"Football in Norway went from a summer sport to a whole year-round sport."
— Hakon Grottland , Executive
"It's partly about artificial pitches, but it's also about influences."
— Hakon Grottland , Executive
"After failing to qualify for Euro 2012, the Norwegian Football Federation established Landslagsskolen, known as the NTS, in 2013."
— Hakon Grottland , Executive
Key People
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Hakon Grottland is the head of player development at the Norwegian Football Federation.
Captain of the Norwegian national team and Arsenal star.
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Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
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