Ten Percent on the Track

Not every coach teaches through answers.

Some teach through questions, trust, contradiction, and the quiet belief that growth begins long before the stopwatch starts.

We spent a day driving through Dakar with Daouda, listening to the stories that shaped his philosophy: from a childhood surrounded by sport to an approach that places the mind before the body.

His methods aren't always conventional. At times they're challenging, even uncomfortable. But they're rooted in a simple conviction: real performance starts when an athlete takes ownership of their own path.

This is a conversation about coaching, identity, responsibility, and what it really means to help someone reach their potential.