The French are rather bitter that the guy they let get away has been SO successful in Canada (because - quelle surprise - he was never given the chance in France). They tried to re-recruit him this year and he politely told them where to put it.
It's a very interesting article about what was wrong in Canada when he arrived (much rings true with the UK, although it's not the same, of course). And what he did.
I've put the link for the English translation first, French second.
That's a really interesting article, thanks. Put into Deepl, I think it translates better still, (oddities aside; by playing on "land", the author of course, means clay courts).
The Canadian federation found a good man and, just as importantly perhaps, trusted him and his decisions. Sadly, I can't see that happening here somehow. He'd get suppressed by politics and bureaucracy (obliged to attend 19 child protection seminars a year, just for starters!).
It will be interesting to see whether Canada can sustain its present success when Borfiga eventually retires i.e whether he/they can instill the philosophy and values he brought deep into the organisation. This would be reflected in top players continually coming through rather than slogans posted up in the changing rooms.
