Jesse Marsch has cited Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, as inspiring him though managerial challenges Leeds.
The head coach has admitted he “hates” the intense stress of managing the Yorkshire giants… but would rather be in the thick of daring to dream, and suffering, than anywhere else. Marsch says he looks to Man in the Arena, written by Teddy Roosevelt for comfort, and to explain his battling predicament at Elland Road.
The coach likens striving at Leeds to one of the most famous proclamations by Roosevelt who led the US for 9 years from 1901 - about “daring greatly” and putting your reputation on the line to scale new heights. Marsch says every game feels like a final because of Leeds’ precarious position fighting relegation, and that brings stress, pain and criticism.
