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Real Opinions, Raw Takes. Unedited and unscripted. Views about what is going on in youth sports, primarily soccer, in my local community and across the United States. Perspectives are unique and come from that of a Club Owner/Director/Administrator, Coach, Player and Parent of a Soccer Player and al…

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“Coach- What can I work on to get better” tips on how to get the most out of that conversation.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 24:23


It’s very common occurrence in youth sports where a player will come up to a coach after a training session or a game or a tournament and ask a question of the coach, “what should I be working on” It is a great question and kudos to those who seek feedback. This episode reviews at least what almost all players can work on but also the approach and timing to get the most thoughtful and prepared response vs an “on the fly” response.

The Problem with the Problem with US Youth Soccer - Player Identification

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 17:54


Too many clubs, leagues and events and the sheer size of the US make talent identification difficult. The fact that there does not seem to be enough people contributes to the problem

Youth Sports Attrition. The Role of Parents and Coaches and what we may be missing!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 27:25


With all of the finger pointing that is going on, have we considered that it is not the parents or the coaches and the pressure that they put on athletes, but that the lack of recognition and ability to support athletes through puberty, may be a bigger problem than we may have realized. Some random observations to consider.

Episode 19 -Homework leads to Mastery- Ball Mastery. 10 minutes per day is like an extra practice.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 17:31


It only takes 10 minutes a day. Listen to how players can improve their foot skills and get the equivalent of an extra training session per week in 10 minutes per day. Coaches should encourage home based skill acquisition aka “Homework” to encourage Individual training. Ball Mastery, moves, juggling and basic dribbling 10-20 minutes per day several days per week will improve first touch, balance, coordination, agility and confidence on the ball. Players, if you are not doing it start! Parents and Coaches, encourage your players to start and keep track of these sessions. This is ideal for multi-Sport athletes who are constantly juggling conflicting schedules and can make up the equivalent time of a missed session. Over a 5-10 year playing career, players can literally get the equivalent of seasons of extra touches by creating this habit.

Episode 18 - coach Rich Rants - We are Creating disrespectful players

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 19:17


As coaches and parents we need to model behavior that we want to see displayed by our kids on the soccer field. It seems these days that more and more players are critical of one another, their coaches and the referees which does not honor the game.

Episode 17 - Nothing is absolute- shiny object syndrome - It still Takes a Village

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 15:25


There are more than one way to develop soccer players and we should be careful to adopt the next shiny object

Episode 16 - It takes a Village! The Problem with “The Problem with US Youth Soccer”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 17:05


It’s Takes a Village - the Problem with the Problem with Youth Soccer is that kids can’t access the whole village because the corners are guarded by the bullies.

Episode 15 - Futsal, Dasherboards and Player Development

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 25:54


It is the time of year for indoor leagues...futsal, dasher boards, etc. What is good, what are concerns and how to ensure that these supplemental programs add to vs take away from player development.

Episode 14 - Goal Setting and Tracking - Athletics and Life Skills

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 22:27


How and why to create goal setting, journaling, and other habits to help realize potential and develop life skills in the process.

Episode 13- Speed of Play and Decision Making

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 31:25


What separates players at the next level? Speed of Play and Decision Making

Episode 12 - Reaching Potential - Practical Actions you can take to assess and reach your potential.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 15:47


Realizing your Potential as an Athlete.

Podcast #11 - Seasonal Transition Priorities In Youth Soccer.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 39:02


Podcast Episode 11- long term athletic development based on age and time of year.

Episode 10 - Life lessons..”being the most prepared athlete on the field.”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 23:39


The impact of coaching on players. Life Lessons- “being the most prepared athlete on the field”

Episode 9 - What you may not know about the Pay to Play Model

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 24:52


The problem with the problem with US Youth Soccer. A perspective on what the “Pay to Play” Model in Club Sports is where it is Today!

Episode 8 - Multi-Sport vs Sports Specialization

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 29:45


Multisport vs Sport Specialization- it may be a matter of perspective.

Episode 7 - How quickly it ends- HS Senior Night

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 17:27


It is over before you know it. High School Senior Night

Episode 6 - Soccer Tournaments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 21:11


Episode 6- Soccer Tournaments - Well intended but not without challenge

Episode 5 - Review of 10 Signs your kids Coach is a bully

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 28:26


Episode 5 - A Recent Blog Article that recounted a book that was written by the blog’s author that recounted the bad situation and pointed out what to look for. In this episode I review the article and share a point of view that makes the signs less cut and dry.

Episode 4 - this is club soccer why are we losing 10-0

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 19:15


When do results matter - development priorities for u8-u10

Episode 3 - Prequel - an introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 6:11


Prequel to the Podcast Series, an Introduction

Episode 2 - Playing Time vs Team Status - the Dilemna

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2018 23:16


This episode was recorded over the summer right after tryouts as a video blog that I never published. Very interesting takes on selecting team status over Playing time and development.

Episode 1 - Big + Fast is not always “Athletic”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 6:23


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