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Join us on our journey to educate and develop the current and next generation of coaches. Our staff strives to achieve our mission to give the game back to the players. One coach at a time. We cover areas like club development, player and coach development, sport psychology, tactical analysis, soccer specific conditioning and much, much more!

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    • Oct 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Developing on the job, with Scott McKenzie, USL 2 Head Coach and Academy Director at Park City Red Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 72:52


    Scott McKenzie talks about his journey of development in coaching and delves into his experience as a youth coach, Academy Director, coach educator and USL Head Coach. Scott talks about how he has had to constantly adapt to new roles during his career, most recently while taking the leap from youth soccer to the innovative Academy set up at Park City Red Wolves with their relationship with the Chattanooga Red Wolves. Scott talk about his growth mindset and the ability to stay open to learning and having a culture of open communication within his role at the club. Tons of golden nuggets in this one that you'll take away!

    Start with Why, with Dean Selvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 75:00


    In the last episode of the season, this one is not to be missed! Dean Selvey is a contractor for Double Pass and has worked as an Academy Director as well as a coach educator for the English FA. He talks about what he does in order to create an elite environment and how we can focus on the individual player within the team environment. Dean also talks about the need to know our players and coaches 'why', which is the starting point for creating culture within a team. Keep track of Dean's work at @DeanSelvey on Twitter!

    The Evolution of the College Game, with Jeremy Hurdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 60:14


    In this episode, assistant coach at the University of South Florida, Jeremy Hurdle talks about the potential changes of the College game and how it might affect player development in the pre professional phase in the future. He gives some great advice for coaches looking to get into the College game, as well as some golden nuggets for players looking to get recruited. Last, but not least, Jeremy goes into the process of creating a culture of ownership in college. Follow Jeremy at @jeremyhurdle and USF Mens Soccer @USFMSOC.

    USL Academy League: League of the Future? with Liam O' Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 49:46


    In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Liam O' Connell to talk about the current landscape of youth soccer in the United States. Liam goes into the plans of USL; we share some background on USL's new league structure and how they seek to revolutionize youth soccer in the United States. For anyone interested in the future of youth soccer in this country, coaches wanting to know more about club development, developing a youth network or providing real vertical integration within a club, this is one is not one to be missed!

    Soccer Powered by Futsal, with Marcelo Antonelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 65:33


    During this episode, Marcelo delves into the world of futsal and his book, Soccer Powered by Futsal. Marcelo gives us an insight into his methodology which focuses on transferring futsal concepts to the world of football. Marcelo aims to debunk some myths of futsal and also breaks down some useful techniques to get coaches started off in implementing futsal principles into their practices. Don't miss out on this one!

    'Standards' with Chris Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 67:44


    In this episode, we talk to Chris Williams, U15, U17 and USL League Two Head Coach for the North Carolina Fusion. Chris gives us insight into how he instills a culture of ownership and personal responsibility and the challenges of coaching the individual player with the current Gen X. With snippets on his own leadership techniques, Chris also touches on the grueling interview process of getting the role at NC Fusion and the constant self development that goes hand in hand with being a coach in today's world.

    Realizing our full potential, with Nat Clermont

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 66:26


    Nat Clermont joins us on the podcast, with an episode full of inspiration and motivation. Nat talks about her role as a self awareness coach and some parallels between her job and that of a sports coach; she delves into the world of self awareness and talks about some useful tools that coaches can use, including neuro-linguistic programming, self talk and the self triad tool, where she goes into the ego self, authentic self and the inner child. If you are looking to improve in a specific area at work, to help others or if you just want to improve your quality of life, this episode will give you some great ideas. Visit Nathalie's website at; https://www.natclermont.com/ for more information on her 'My Time to Evolve Coaching Program'.

    Becoming an Elite Individual, with Hugo Guzman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 68:47


    Hugo Guzman, U15 Academy Coach for New York City FC Academy joins us on this episode of the podcast. Hugo talks to us about the development of his coaching journey, some insight into his role with the Academy and how the club harnesses the power of individual development. Hugo also gives some golden nuggets on how to develop yourself into becoming an elite individual. This episode is not one to be missed if your goal is to become an Academy coach in the future or if you generally want to improve as a coach or any other occupation!

    Development never ends, with Tim Bradbury

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 58:38


    Coach Educator and Eastern New York State Director Tim Bradbury joins us on this podcast, where he discusses the fallout of the Development Academy, the need for continuing coach development for coaches at all levels and how clubs can improve in providing their coaches with coach education. Keep up with Tim on Twitter at @TimBDOCI.

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 0:53


    Instilling a competitive mentality in youth soccer, with Blake Wagner.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 56:52


    From the simple days of playing for his local club in Tampa, to breaking into the world of coaching and directing a U.S Development Academy, this episode with Blake Wagner is one that can't be missed. Blake talks about his view on the necessary ingredients for success in players, as well as some great advice on the difficulties of developing a long lasting culture in a soccer club. He talks about balancing the need for development and teaching players the competitive habits needed to succeed at the top level and some great insight into creating and implementing a style of play in your club.

    “It’s not what you say, it’s what you accept!” with Clint Stricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 56:29


    With a plethora of experience in a number of elite environments, including working with athletes in the NFL, MLB, US Special Forces and also in numerous football environments (Austin Bold FC/ US Paralympic National Team), this episode of the podcast has something for everyone! Clint highlights the highs and lows of his career, giving pointers on how to create culture organically, as well as insight on how his own experiences has shaped his coaching and teaching philosophy! Not one to be missed! Follow Clint on Instagram at @coach_cstrick.

    Club Development with Double Pass, Eric Eichmann.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 65:36


    We speak with Eric Eichmann, Director of Coaching for South Florida Football Academy about the co-creation process of the club with Double Pass, including how they went about developing a style of play and he shares some great insights on improving player development in the U.S as well as how coaches roles need to change in this country.

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