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Ben is the Founder and Oakland Director of Soccer Without Borders, whose mission is to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under-served youth with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success. During our conversation, we discuss how Soccer Without Borders welcomes newcomers to the country and mitigate the dropout rate of players transitioning from middle school to high school, address barriers such as accessibility, the invaluable support of the team in creating community, as well as a couple upcoming donation opportunities.Before we dive in, I want to remind everyone that you can support the podcast by heading on over to patreon.com/beelitesoccertraining to sign up as a BEST Supporter, Full 90 Insider, or BEST Premier Patron and gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes footage and other perks for becoming a member!Email: ben@soccerwithoutborders.orgWebsite: www.soccerwithoutborders.org0:20 background in soccer and what Ben is doing now3:45 transition from middle school to high school and the drop-out rate7:30 increasing accessibility for students to supportive programming10:00 how Ben’s experience of travelling across the country supports his work of helping migrants who have traveled to the U.S.12:30 the birth of Soccer Without Borders18:30 players can opt-in to the program; they join because they WANT to be there25:00 donation opportunities; donation drive 3/20 and footgolf tournament 3/2730:30 upcoming events in 202133:30 Final three coaching points38:00 One piece of advice for any coach 

James is a Head Coach with Davis Legacy Soccer Club, located in the Sacramento area of Northern California, and is a fellow USSF C license candidate. During our conversation, we discuss the importance of building muscle memory, the lessons learned and advice for parent coaches, and how ‘soccer is life’ is more than just a saying.I want to remind everyone that you can support by podcast by heading on over to patreon.com/beelitesoccertraining to sign up as a BEST Supporter, Full 90 Insider, or BEST Premier Patron and gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes footage and other perks for becoming a member!Email: jpierce@davislegacysoccer.org0:20 background in soccer and what Mya is doing now4:00 diving into his private soccer training sessions- skills development with a metrics-based approach8:30 having the experience of playing goalkeeper at a young age9:45 Playing beyond high school wasn’t a popular concept at that time for James’ demographic11:30 advice for coaches trying to build a love for soccer and developing that love through the culture16:15 returning to the game after playing to coach and a return off the love for the game20:15 Experience as a parent coach and phasing out of coaching your own kids23:20 advice for other parent coaches when it’s time to let someone else coach their child(ren)25:45 upcoming events in 202128:55 Final three coaching points34:45 One piece of advice for any coach

Welcome to episode 103 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. I am your host, Ted Steen, and today we’re bringing you our Monday Message. This message comes from one of our first episode, a great conversation with Manny Valle.“...Be patient, trust in yourself, and love the process”

Mya is the Creator of Sankofa Soccer Culture, LLC, a soccer brand that proudly celebrates and represents inclusivity, resilience, and black culture. During our conversation, we discuss her experience playing youth soccer as a person of color and how some tough situations early on in life prepared her for the future, the power of being vulnerable especially during difficult times, and the history and mission of Sankofa Soccer Culture.Before we dive in, I want to remind everyone that you can support by podcast by heading on over to patreon.com/beelitesoccertraining to sign up as a BEST Supporter, Full 90 Insider, or BEST Premier Patron and gain exclusive access!IG: @sankofasoccercultureFB: Sankofa Soccer Culturewww.Sankofasoccerculture.com 0:25 background in soccer and what Mya is doing now2:25 introduction to Sankofa Soccer Culture4:50 experience playing soccer as a young female person of color7:30 tough lessons learned throughout her youth15:00 transitioning to college and the changes that came with it24:15 advice for young listeners who are going through similar experiences28:45 how playing experiences have influenced her coaching 35:30 how her experience as a Licensed Social Worker supported her coaching experience39:30 partnership between Spurs FC, Sanko Soccer Culture, and their history and mission46:30 Final three coaching points49:00 One piece of advice for any coach

Welcome to episode 101 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. I am your host, Ted Steen, and today is our first ever Monday Message. These will be short, sweet, and to the point as we’ll be looking at the one piece of advice our guests have left for any coach and sharing our 2 cents on the matter. The first one message we’ll be discussing comes from Coach Ugo.“If we love the game, it’ll reciprocate to the younger generation, and they’ll love it to.”

patreon.com/beelitesoccertrainingThis podcast journey had some Humble Beginnings back in March of 2018. At the time, I was working three jobs, coaching in Benicia, and my fellow Coach Ugo and I had this crazy idea of starting a podcast. Ugo has a background in music but neither of us had any podcasting experience aside from listening to a few on occasion. Yet, we didn’t let that deter us from starting the Full 90 Coaching Podcast, whose goal remains the same today, which is to have members of the soccer community share their experiences, insights, and tips to inspire others and become better! In addition to doing solo sessions like this and team talk Tuesdays, I’ve been blessed to have a wide array of guests on the show to date, with coaches who are new and seasoned, young and old, recreation and competitive, middle school, high school, college, head coaches, assistant coaches, parent coaches and volunteers. I’ve had referees, college counselors, mental and physical performance coaches, directors of local and international clubs and organizations, program founders, platform creators, and non-profit organizations that bring the game to those in need. Every one of these guests provided so much quality in the episode, I’ve listened to each one multiple times and keep finding hidden gems, and recommend you do the same. For those that have been following from the beginning, or those that have gone back to the earlier episodes, I’m sure you’ve heard a difference in the audio and I apologize for not knowing any better early on. I recall over the first 18 months I would be doing interviews in a car, at Starbucks, with clip-on mics with terrible quality, anything to get the recording done in time to hit the deadline. Fast forward to today, and the process is a lot smoother and the quality a lot better. Not only has the audio gotten better, but I think I’ve gotten more comfortable and confident in the interviewing process. This podcast and all the great relationships that I’ve built would have never happened if I didn’t get out of my comfort zone and make the decision to take action. Now, I’m not necessarily saying you should start your own podcast, though I’m happy to share all that I’ve learned with you. What I AM saying is that we all have such a short time to live, so make sure you live BIG. My biggest change came about 7 years ago when I drove across the country from Massachusetts to California to pursue soccer as a career, and of course the warm weather doesn’t hurt! This summer, I’ll be entering my 10th year of coaching and I am the Head Women’s Coach at Contra Costa College, the Interim Executive Director with Spurs FC, the Founder of Be Elite Soccer Training, and I host this podcast. Some people think that’s a lot, but when your work excites you, you can make a positive impact on your community, and you have work-life balance, that’s when you have something special. Now for the big news! The Full 90 Coaching podcast will be doubling our output with 2 podcast episodes coming out each week; we’ll still have on our weekly guest, and we’ll also be adding a Monday Message episode to take a deeper dive into the one piece of advice our guests have given to any coach. Now our listeners can support the podcast and Be Elite Soccer Training through our Patreon. By becoming a patron, you’ll be supporting the work on the podcast as well as the work on the field. Depending on the tier, you could also gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, live Q&A’s, our BEST swag and more! We have a special offer going RIGHT NOW, if you enroll at ANY tier level now through February 25th, you’ll receive a personal shoutout in our next Full 90 Coaching guest interview! In the meantime, check out the page at patreon.com/beelitesoccertraining and complete the poll. I’d love to make sure that I’m providing you with as much value as possible in regard to rewards. Feel free to select as many concepts as you like and message me for more!

Seth is in his 1st year of coaching with Spurs FC. During our conversation, Seth shares his journey of growing up here in the Bay area and his experience playing for a few of the local clubs, being coached by a couple of my other podcast guests in Niall with Spurs FC and J.T. with Mavericks, having his first experience of coaching coming during the pandemic, and using moments of failures as learning moments.IG: @seth.sethh0:25 background in soccer and what Seth is doing now1:10 moving between clubs as a youth player2:15 experience playing under Niall at Spurs and J.T. at Mavericks4:30 why Seth decided to become a coach5:30 first impression of being a coach6:45 Advice for new coaches just starting out after their playing career7:45 using moments of failures as learning moments10:45 bringing the energy into practice as a coach12:45 the value of the reflection process14:15 lessons learned during his time with Spurs FC16:00 greatest challenge in coaching career18:00 where Seth sees himself moving forward in coaching20:30 Final three coaching points23:45 One piece of advice for any coach

J.T. is a Head Coach with Mavericks Soccer Club located here in the East Bay of California, and she also has her own private practice as a College Counselor. During our conversation, JT shares about being a pioneer in the game by being a member of both the 1st ODP female team and converting U. Cal Berkeley’s club soccer team to varsity status, how to develop a team culture that promotes lifelong friendships, the stark contrast as she returned to coach at Cal vs. her time as a player there, recruiting the unicorns like Alex Morgan, and helping student-athletes see the forest through the trees as they navigate the pathway to college.Email: Jt.thomas11@yahoo.comWebsite coming...0:30 background in soccer and what J.T. is doing now8:15 Being a pioneer in the game by being a part of the 1st ODP female team and converting Cal Berkeley’s club to varsity status12:30 Lessons learned from pioneering this path for current a future players16:15 Advice for coaches to develop a team culture that promotes relationship-building19:15 Returning to Cal to coach vs. her time there as a player23:45 recruiting for a top program and bringing in players like Alex Morgan28:45 finding the work-life balance in a demanding role of a D1 College Head Coach as a woman31:15 Ways to get more female coaches and leaders involved in the game38:00 Experience as a Coach at the top level that prepared JT for her work as a college counselor44:45 recommendations for student-athletes to manage their expectations and understand the pros and cons of different schools at different levels48:15 Final three coaching points53:30 One piece of advice for any coach

Sam has rejoined our coaching ranks with Spurs FC and is excited to begin her new role as the club’s Mental Performance Coach. During our conversation, we discuss the role of a mental performance coach, how she became interested in mental skills and sports psychology, the benefits and misconceptions of having a mental performance coach, and our plan to integrate her work within our club structure. IG: @12coachsam 2:27 description of Mental Performance Coach (MPC)4:42 having an MPC on-hand for guidance through difficult times6:52 how Sam became interested in mental skills and sports psychology12:42 benefits and misconceptions of MPC’s20:02 Overview of upcoming month with Spurs FC working with Mental Performance Coach23:42 Final 3 coaching points from the perspective of an MPC27:02 One piece of advice for any coach

Welcome to episode 96 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. I am your host, Ted Steen, and today I had the pleasure of interviewing Nick Lusson. Nick is the Director of Membership with NorCal Premier here in Northern California, he’s an instructor for U.S. Soccer and was my instructor for the D License and he’s the Athletic Director of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League. During our conversation, we discuss different qualities of leadership, the value of good assistant coaches, the good work he’s doing with Sheriffs FC through the Alameda County DSAL and defining community capital and how to improve it.Facebook: Nick LussonEmail: nlusson@norcalpremier.com 0:15 background in soccer and current role3:05 Playing career moving to California for college and playing overseas4:40 the knowledge of leadership from Paul Holocher and the most impactful characteristics8:05 the leadership characteristics that Nick does his best to embody when he coaches16:56 first time recognizing Nick wanted to be a coach20:00 advice for players that put themselves under additional stress22:40 recommendations for coaches with busy schedules to spend enough time with each player25:30 The value of mentors to become better26:45 Nick’s role with Sheriff’s FC and reducing soccer’s economic barrier to entry40:30 Final three coaching points44:00 One piece of advice for any coach

Tristin is the Director of Coaching with PS90 Soccer Camps, SoccerGrl Probs Camps, and KC Goalkeeping. She is also a fellow member of United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, Tristin shares her story of early commitment to St. Louis University as a sophomore in high school but only to find out the Head Coach left the program and the sags the followed, the value of transparency from the coaching staff, and the good work she’s doing to increase the female presence in the game of soccer.https://www.soccergrlprobscamps.com/https://www.ps90soccer.com/IG: @tristin_stuteville; @ 0:30 background in soccer and current role1:50 the experience of playing up an age group2:35 working through the transition period when the rest of her team graduated3:48 advice for parents of players who want to play up4:35 being recruited as a sophomore in high school and as a guest player since the rest of the team graduated on7:15 transferring from St. Louis University to Ball State University and realizing it was a better fit10:45 key attributes prospective student-athletes should consider when selecting a college/ university12:40 lessons learned from the coaches at BSU14:30 battling for the #1 goalie spot and recognizing each other’s strengths and weaknesses19:15 playing and earning a Master’s at BSU20:45 how the Master’s program might be different from a coaching education course23:20 stressing the importance of strength and conditioning 24:45 when Tristin realized she wanted to become a coach27:40 developing as a coach from KC Goalkeeping to present day30:25 the importance of having a mentor33:10 Making female coaches more prevalent in the game of soccer35:30 Partnership with Soccer Girl Probs and United Soccer Coaches38:35 looking forward to most in remainder of 202040:20 final three coaching points43:30 One piece of advice for any coach

LB is currently the Marketing Manager and fellow Coach with Spurs FC. We discuss the value of building a strong club culture for the enrichment of player experience, the blessing of becoming a coach, dealing with adversity, and finding your identity.IG: @lbattung160:20 background in soccer and current role2:10 playing youth soccer for the Camarillo Eagles3:08 ability to play up an age group, especially at the 12-14 age group in terms of development4:40 advice for parents about having their player play up an age group6:00 making the jump to the State Team8:15 how to build a strong team culture11:20 making the jump from the state team to the regional team18:55 advice for someone who identifies as a soccer player to expand their identity22:25 realization that LB wanted to become a coach26:45 juggling her main job and her coaching roles28:50 what key values are being fulfilled through coaching vs. another career31:10 the importance of having a mentor35:30 final three coaching points39:09 One piece of advice for any coach

Rob is the Girls’ Varsity Head Coach with Melrose High School in my home state of Massachusetts, and he is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, Rob and I reflect on our time as roommates during this year’s United Soccer Coaches’ Convention, we discuss his work as a teacher and how it parallels coaching, and the importance of goal setting and reflection.Twitter: @CoachMahoney90; @MelroseGSoccerIG: @mhs_ladiessoccer 0:30 background in soccer and current role1:45 decision to stick with coaching girls3:30 realization to become a coach5:22 how coaching different age groups mirrors teaching7:33 knowledge from teaching that translates well to coaching9:25 the value of Goal setting and reflection13:30 notes from the 30 Under 30 experience16:26 former coach/teacher as a mentor18:15 current experience in COVID with HS soccer23:45 wife is a fellow coach; discussing relationship25:00 preparing the team to play in COVID29:20 developing captains/ leaders within the team33:15 discussing issues with captains35:10 plans for remainder of 202039:00 Final three coaching points44:22 One piece of advice for any coach

Micah is the Youth Program Director with the Philadelphia Union, and he is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss Micah’s playing experience of transferring from Villanova to Penn State and his coaching journey, how Goalkeeper Coaches need to put themselves out there to avoid limiting themselves to one role, and the importance of being your authentic self to build trust with your players.IG: @micahcollins280:30 background in soccer and current role1:51 juggling multiple roles as a soccer coach2:55 cognitively challenging sessions for more advanced players4:20 growing up playing for FC Delco6:52Advice for younger players with the dream of playing at a higher level, whether D-1 or professional8:26 difference between playing at Villanova and Penn State10:45 lessons learned from both colleges13:00 graduate assistant position and realizing he wants to be a coach15:15 making the jump from graduate assistant position to coaching at Belmont University in Nashville18:55 first paid coaching job with a Middle School Girls’ team22:00 being your authentic self to build trust with the players24:40 coaching journey continues to Michigan State27:31 coaching goalkeepers vs. coaching the whole team29:00 advice to Goalkeeper Coaches on how to not be pigeon-holed in the role and have the ability to be an Assistant Coach and Head Coach31:00 Thoughts on the 30 Under 30 program35:00 plans for the rest of 202037:50 final three coaching points41:55 One piece of advice for any coach--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Nick is the Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach with Principia College, located in Elsah, Illinois, and he is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss the importance of watching soccer as a kid to have a role model to emulate or learn about opposing positions, a key fundamental of goalkeeping aside from using your hands, and his experience working with Grassroots Soccer in South Africa.https://principiaathletics.com/sports/mens-soccernick.barron@principia.eduTwitter: @foot_thoughts0:25 background in soccer and current role3:35 the importance of watching soccer as a kid5:40 how watching a forward like Ronaldo (Brazilian) is helpful as a goalkeeper8:50 benefit of playing multiple positions to better understand both sides of the ball9:50 point of realization to become a goalkeeper coach and dealing with the mental side of the game13:05 top fundamentals for the goalkeeper position16:15 example of positioning work19:40 United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 free coaching course25:05 coaching Grassroots Soccer in South Africa28:45 balancing the Assistant Coach role with Director of Operations role with the college and getting through some challenging times32:30 greatest challenge through Nick’s time with Principia College37:00 final three coaching points--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Kristin is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach with East Texas Baptist University located in Marshall, Texas, she coaches the 2007 Girls North Texas ODP team, and she is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss how Kristin utilized her volleyball experience to develop her leadership skills, her Christ-centered philosophy that helps develop her student-athletes’ characteristics both on and off the field, and the value of keeping a positive mindset.Twitter: @etbu_wsoc; @coach_kcoxInstagram: @kriskris8; @etbuwomenssoccerhttps://goetbutigers.com/sports/womens-soccer0:25 background in soccer and current role2:00 playing volleyball then soccer in college3:55 How volleyball complements her soccer playing5:55 the moment Kristin realized she wanted to become a coach9:20 sharing her experience as an Assistant Coach with East Texas Baptist University10:44 current coach education and discussing both pathways: USSF and United Soccer Coaches13:00 Transitioning from the Assistant to the Head Coach with ETBU15:35 Christ-centered philosophy to help develop players’ characteristics off the field16:55 helping student-athletes build self-confidence19:50 differences between coaching at the collegiate level vs. the ODP team22:30 working through the situation of a new/ incoming player coming into the program and taking an upperclassman’s spot24:35 managing a 3-hour commute between the college and the ODP team27:30 key takeaways from Kristin’s own coaching experience29:25 favorite pieces of being a member of the 30 Under 30 Program32:00 women’s group providing support and mentorship to female coaches34:55 Moving towards the end of 202036:15Final three coaching points40:30 One piece of advice for any coach--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Sarah is the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Saint Leo University located in Florida, and she is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss her transition from coaching high school to college while the program was in its inaugural season, comparing recruiting to completing a puzzle, and the joy of session planning.IG: @coachsarahleiby; @saintleowsoc0:25 background in soccer and current role2:00 Sarah’s ability to balance soccer and a career in forestry3:08 soccer in Alaska is limited3:45 introduction to coaching as an assistant coach for a high school boys’ team5:30 experience as a female coach coaching male players8:50 lessons learned from the Head Coach at the high school10:30 advice to coaches to develop a culture where the leaders within the team are empowered and can pass on those skills to teammates11:20 transitioning from the high school to college level of coaching12:40 types of challenges encountered during the inaugural season14:50 changes perceived moving from year 1 to year 216:25 surprised by the knowledge gap between the diamonds in the rough vs. those better off with soccer IQ18:00 the demand of the role changed from one assistantship to another19:15 favorite/ most challenging part of the admin job of college coaching23:00 describing Sarah’s time with Saint Leo’s23:55 key lessons learned from her mentors26:20 the enjoyment of session planning28:05 thoughts on the 30 Under 30 Program31:45 going into the blended version of coach education – blended being online and in-person33:15 positive outlook for remainder of 202035:00 final three coaching points37:59 one piece of advice for any coach--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Brian is the Head Men’s Soccer Coach with SUNY Delhi, located in Delhi, New York, and he is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss how we met during convention but actually met while playing against each other in college, his experience as a multi-sport athlete in college, the emotions of getting that first collegiate win as a coach, and some important lessons learned from his mentors.Before we dive in, here’s a quick word from our sponsors.IG: @bmitko; @unleashedsoccertraining; @sunydelhisoccerWebsite: https://delhibroncos.com/sports/msoc/index0:25 background in soccer and current role2:10 Brian’s decision to play at Skidmore as opposed to other Liberty League schools3:20 ability to manage the college load and social aspect while being a 2-sport athlete5:00 instead of playing club, Brian did a lot of ID camps6:55 the moment realizing he wanted to become a coach7:55 the emotions of the first collegiate win10:30 transitioning from coaching at Bard to University of Vermont11:35 deepening his soccer knowledge at UVM14:55 the difference between being the best in your league vs. the best in playoffs16:50 key lessons learned from mentors18:20 value in staying connected through email and social media19:50 how Brian’s program helps players develop their character22:25 training during the winter months in New York24:15 thoughts on the United Soccer Coaches’ 30 Under 30 Program26:00 the in-person vs. online format of coach education28:00 the beginning of Unleashed Soccer Training29:35 looking forward to upcoming tasks 202030:55 final three coached points34:05 one piece of advice for any coach--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Natasha is the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Georgia Military College located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and she is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, Natasha shares her experience of beginning her role as an Assistant Coach during the Pandemic, the challenges and some solutions of dealing with drama within the team, the value of pickup soccer and key lessons learned while at the Convention. Twitter: @tashbepunny and @gmc_w_soc Facebook: /natashaflores89 IG: @tbomb98 Website: http://www.gmcbulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/index 0:25 background in soccer and current role 2:40 transitioning to a new job during the Pandemic 4:40 prior to getting out on the field, a description of training 6:00 process of keeping everyone engaged during distance learning 9:15 example of team bonding and ice breakers 10:51 juggling Assistant Coaching and Volunteer GK positions 12:35 preparing the team for the transition from non-contact to contact 16:35 coach’s role when players start to split off from the group or there’s some drama within the squad 19:08 difference between being the Head Coach at the High School level vs. the Assistant Coach at the Collegiate level 22:05 biggest lesson learned from the Head Coach at GMC 24:05 thoughts on being a fellow member of the 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020 though United Soccer Coaches 26:03 networking component of the program from fellow 30 Under 30 candidates 27:17 the difference of playing pickup vs. a structured team practice 35:00 plans for the rest of 2020 38:20 Final three coaching points 41:17 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Jeff is the Head Men’s Soccer Coach with Union College in Schenectady, NY and runs his own soccer company, Pro Kick Soccer. During this interview, Jeff shares his own playing background and journey from spray painted milk jugs in the backyard to playing professionally, valuable lessons he’s learned from his mentors, the importance of relationship-based coaching, and we spend time reminiscing about my class of 2012 at Union. Before we dive in, here’s a quick word from our sponsors. Website: https://prokicksoccer.com/ Website: www.unionathletics.com IG: @prokicksoccer IG: @unionmsoccer 0:35 background in soccer 5:55 key lessons learned growing up under German and Argentinian Coaches 7:45 lessons learned from his mentor, George Tarantini, on and off the field 9:00 Learning about the start and development of Pro Kick Soccer 16:15 coaching similar topics to different age groups but changing the coaching style to meet their needs through relationship-based coaching 26:30 Controlling the controllables or give away your power 31:40 reminiscing about my class of 2012 at Union College 42:30 Final three coaching points 46:55 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

PJ and I met 5 years ago coaching together with Benicia Arsenal, and now PJ is the Head Coach of the 09 and 04 boys’ teams with San Ramon FC. During this interview. We discuss the differences between his former and current clubs, the value of futsal in the development of young players, his journey to Brazil, and the opportunities available for players and teams to travel to Brazil and train. How to Contact PJ: IG: @internationalgoalsinc @pbnjaay 0:20 background in soccer 3:15 Experience with Benicia Arsenal and our meeting 4:20 comparing Benicia FC to San Ramon FC 5:40 larger clubs have competition between players within their own teams 6:20 similarities and differences between coaching 09 and 04 teams 7:10 working through COVID-19 9:55 PJ’s journey to Brazil 12:30 the structure and feel or trainings at a professional setting in Brazil 16:20 pitching futsal as a priority for u-12 and younger 19:40 similarities and differences between Santos and Portuguesa Santista 23:25 understanding the development phase of the game vs. the top level when winning is a priority 27:10 key takeaways from being in two professional atmospheres in Brazil 29:40 opportunity to travel and play in Brazil 33:40 types of programs offered 35:35 final three coaching points 38:00 story from Brazil 43:05 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

SportsLab360 is a fantastic online platform that promotes the development of youth soccer players by providing them with an accessible and holistic learning program that increases their Soccer IQ. Whether you're back on the field, semi locked down, or still fully remote, you’re going to want to check out SportsLab360. I’ve used it with my own teams over the past year and it has yielded some real results that will discuss in this episode. As a special offer to our listeners, you can use code BEST15 to sign up for SportsLab360 and receive 15% off your subscription. Again, that code is B-E-S-T-1-5 to get 15% off! www.sportslab360.com IG: @sportslab360 Twitter: @sportslab360 0:21 background in soccer 2:40 summary of SportsLab360 5:00 actual game footage included in software with players of like-ages in each area 7:40 SportsLab360 complements the on-field training with modules for different topics- positions, tactics, and systems for example 11:05 feedback on the quizzes that check for understanding while players develop soccer IQ 14:25 coaches can creatively use SportsLab360 to support their players’ learning; my example was using zoom and polling the players to have them defend each of their viewpoints 17:55 added session plans to SportsLab360 to simplify the coaches’ job of tying training sessions to the online modules 21:05 upcoming developments coming to SportsLab360 23:25 Final three coaching points 29:40 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Today we flipped the script once again as I am interviewed by one of my former guests, Graham Mayle. Graham is the Director of Coaching for Benicia Arsenal, and you can dive into episode 7 to hear his interview, but now he is the one interviewing coaches as part of his Master’s Program. During our conversation, we dive into my reflective practices and how I utilize the time after training to contemplate how the session went, what can be improved, and the action steps that need to be taken before the next training, not only in terms of player performance, but my performance as a coach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Our host, Ted Steen, was a guest on the United Soccer Coaches Podcast with Dean Linke. He was interviewed as a member of the 2019-20 30 Under 30 Program. During the conversation, Ted shares how he heard about the 30 Under 30 Program, growing up in Massachusetts and and playing club and college before moving out the California, best memories as both a player and a coach, supporting the underserved community surrounding Contra Costa College here in the East Bay through the program and through his work with Spurs FC, and the value of the upcoming United Soccer Coaches virtual convention in January 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Jane is a fellow member of United Soccer Coaches’ 30 Under 30 class of 2019-2020, and she is currently the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Goldey-Beacom College located in Wilmington Delaware. She also coaches teams at the club level for Sporting Delaware and Philadelphia Union Youth. During our conversation, Jane shares her experience transitioning from a player to coach with Goldey-Beacom College, working with players who are facing personal challenges like eating disorders, encouraging her players to watch and learn more about the game, her worst coaching moment and Mean Mondays, as well as coaching within your personality. IG: @jgrimleysoccer TikTok: @jgrimley_soccer 0:15 soccer background 1:15 realizing that coaching was the right career path 3:10 discussing a player’s experience going through a disorder and supporting her 6:40 using professional players as an example for your players to look up to through their books 7:55 supporting the women’s national team but realizing her players need to watch the game more often 9:45 supporting her girls by promoting watching the game 12:05 watching videos/ webinars to learn about the game 13:57 the value of female soccer players having female role models in leadership positions 15:35 developing a bridge to support the mentor-mentee relationships 16:45 Differences between coaching at the club and college level 18:20 having a team push on into the Girls Academy (GA) 19:15 difference between the Development Academy (DA; no longer exists) and GA 20:00 combining two teams and holding tryouts during the pandemic 22:25 coming back into the training environment 25:30 players struggling to win the pause and make the most out of the added time off from soccer but the extra load of work and stress from life 27:40 keeping players engaged during these difficult times 33:00 dealing with the difficulty of combining two teams into one 34:30 fellow 30 under 30 coaches and our upcoming ‘return from COVID-19’ socially distanced assignment 37:20 potential changes to the game structure to accommodate pod/ contact restrictions 40:00 feedback on the experience of 30 under 30 and the Convention 44:00 the birth of ‘mean Monday’ 45:55 the importance of having a growth mindset 48:00 plans for the rest of 2020 49:30 final three coaching points 52:00 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Mario is currently the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. During our conversation, Mario shares his experience coaching at a variety of colleges, his strength in recruiting at the collegiate level, learning patience from his time in the military, and sharing his work for coach education through Global Coaches Presentation. IG: @coachmfelix @suusoccer Twitter: @coachmfelix @coachesglobal Global Coaches Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/global-coaches-podcasts/id1516130511 0:30 mutual friend Francisco Cantero 1:42 background in soccer 4:00 experience graduating from high school and then coaching high school JV team 5:55 setting a line of respect when close in age with the players 8:45 diving into his experience as a referee 12:05 parental behavior on the sideline and setting expectations around the coach doing his job 15:40 what can we do as a soccer community to keep referees in the game? 18:45 coaching Bethel College and 2 Wichita Rush teams at the same time 23:25 benefits of having a military background 24:50 highlights from both the college and club sides of the game 26:30 the level of stress changes as your job isn’t based on results at the club level 27:30 making the decision to stop doing club (for now) and focus on coaching college 29:50 how Mario found his passion for recruiting and his process 32:45 coach’s ability to be vulnerable when working with a women’s program 35:10 advice for coaches to overcome the obstacle of cliques within a team 40:10 Global Coaches Presentations webinars 46:20 selecting a coaching mentor 49:00 Final three coaching points 51:50 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Nico Suave is a Street Soccer Athlete, Freestyler and Co-Founder of American Panna Championship. During our conversation Nico shares his passion for the game of soccer on a variety of levels, from helping players at the grassroots level of the game to coaching at high school and college level, he describes the difference between freestyle soccer and street soccer, teaches our guests about panna, and explains why street soccer and futsal are the missing links in U.S. Soccer. IG: @nicosuave15 facebook: NicoSuaveOfficial 0:20 mutual friend Ariel Rosenman 1:12 background in soccer 8:12 thinking globally, not locally 12:20 futsal practice with Sonoma State Women’s soccer program 16:26 Summer Work at the college and coaching through COVID-19 17:48 stay connected as parents, kids, and coaches 21:02 venting moment for Nico Suave about online trainers using a lot of equipment and clubs charging same amount of money for zoom as they do for regular season 27:18 Freestyle Friday, Street Soccer Saturday, panna 35:50 key reasons why street soccer and futsal are the missing link in U.S. soccer 42:35 how to increase mental toughness in our players 48:00 Sonoma State’s growth from futsal training 51:10 final three coaching points 59:25 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Alex discusses playing for the Boca Juniors youth team, the origins and growth of AC Football Academy and its structure, the focus of their training sessions prioritizing the development of the tools of the game and decision-making, as well as building and maintain a strong culture within the Academy. IG: @alexcobo369 @ac_football_academy http://acfootballacademy.com/ 0:22 background in soccer 2:10 from training a few kids in the park to the beginning of AC Football Academy 4:45 building AC Football Academy after being sacked from another coaching position 9:05 advice to other people facing adversity or are down on their luck 12:00 the structure within AC Football Academy 19:05 evaluating players’ abilities to transition between programs 25:04 difference between the Academy and Excellence programs 34:00 taking the time to evaluate players before they can sign up for any program 38:40 overcoming challenges once players/ families are already accepted into the program 48:08 future growth of AC Football Academy 54:00 final three coaching points 59:30 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Sean is a Co-Founder of the organization, Universal Dialect. During our conversation, Sean dives into Universal Dialect and the creation of the organization, their sustainable structure to provide soccer balls to children in need, seeing soccer as an adventure and as an escape for some from the harsh realities of daily life. IG: @universaldialect www.universaldialect.com 0:36 background in soccer 2:20 playing soccer across two states while working 3:49 working during the day and diving into his passion, Universal Dialect 8:15 Nick’s story of playing in Peru 12:08 the breakdown of how Universal Dialect give back through soccer 15:45 return trip to Peru and the National team’s scouting system 18:10 the importance in quality of the tee to have clients look good AND feel good 21:10 the ball allows the young players to go out and have an adventure 24:00 currently offer 2 tee’s, a beanie, and a hat, but no ball? 27:35 the start-up and growth of UD 29:30 re-entering the market after COVID-19 33:05 the process of vetting organizations prior to partnering with them 38:25 defining Red Zones and supporting children in these areas 42:20 utilizing soccer as an adventure to escape from some harsh realities 43:00 total soccer balls given away to date 44:35 three coaching points 47:10 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

During our conversation, Deb and I connect over our mentor, Nancy Feldman, and what Deb learned from her time playing for Nancy, we discuss recruiting and looking for characteristics of the ideal player, and we talk about some of the differences playing at the Division 1 vs. the Division 3 level. IG: @thomas_college_womens_soccer 0:30 background in soccer in Trinidad and Tobago and in USA 1:40 playing background 2:30 realizing that coaching was the right career choice 4:00 Liberty League connection: St. Lawrence and Union 6:15 small soccer world continued: Nancy Feldman 7:45 playing for Nancy Feldman and experiencing a coaching change within her junior year of college 15:15 extending our own boundaries and being comfortable being uncomfortable 17:40 understanding how to push your players to the next level without pushing them away 20:25 adapting and adjusting coaching throughout this pandemic 24:40 the impact of COVID-19 on recruiting 26:50 describing the ideal player 31:40 differences between the demanding schedule of Division 1 and the balance provided in Division 3 36:12 taking a break from coaching to work as an Athletic Director 39:42 highlights during time with Thomas College 42:00 small world story 44:12 looking forward to most in 2020 46:45 Final three coaching points 50:23 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Along with coaching with Spurs FC, Simba is also the club’s Community Outreach Manager, and he is the Varsity Boys’ Coach at Albany High School. During our conversation, we discuss Simba’s experience growing up and playing soccer in Trinidad and Tobago, playing within their youth national team system and high school soccer, facing several challenges when playing in the U.S.A., and his passion for coaching and helping players improve their understanding through moments in the game. IG: @simbaaberdeen 0:25 background in soccer in Trinidad and Tobago and in USA 25:50 current coaching roles 26:40 start playing soccer with the coaching school at a cost 27:47 after coaching school, competitive soccer is free 29:25 playing on the youth national team starting at 16 under 3 different coaches 31:00 having to win back his position for each new coach 34:25 having the ability to bet on yourself and become better 37:00 competing in T & T’s prominent high school system 41:30 whether at the highest or lowest points in your career, being able to manage the emotions 44:10 playing experiences in college and facing the adversity 50:00 strange encounter while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity 52:00 Dealing with the cold in upstate New York 54:02 being asked to play in a different position 57:45 reflecting - understanding WHY you did what you did and how you did it 1:01:08 experience of playing semi-professional and professional around the world 1:11:42 coaching in California with Spurs FC 1:14:12 prefers to coach the older teams because it is where he feels he sees the game best 1:18:30 helping players understand their roles and functions within a team 1:21:35 comparing the team to an orchestra and focusing session plans on a certain player (instrument) to understand how the team supports that player 1:31:35 some challenges in coaching 1:33:05 having players desire to play as much as the coach cares 1:38:27 final three coaching points 1:43:03 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

In this episode, I recap the events of the past month, including podcast interviews, coaching through zoom with the Women's Soccer program at Contra Costa College and on the club-side with Spurs FC, the benefits of these zoom sessions for our players, and the health and nutrition coaching I'm offering to help players and clients live healthier, fitter lives. I also share the line-up of Full 90 Coaching guests coming next month! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Theo is the Technical Director for Abbey Villa Soccer Club and is the Founder of United Through Football. During our conversation, Theo shares his coaching journey and the evolution of Abbey Villa Soccer Club, the depth of his role as a Technical Director that supports the club across multiple regions, and the story and progression of United Through Football. How to Connect Ig: @theofanisbooras @Avsc2002 www.AbbeyVillaSoccer.com www.unitedthroughfootball.org 0:28 connected by Jose Mesa 1:17 background in soccer 3:15 focusing his attention on the club side of the game 5:15 the value of offering 1-on-1 training sessions 6:15 merging two clubs together to form AVSC 7:00 progression of the club 8:05 coaching four teams within the club and managing the schedule 10:33 Theo’s role as the Technical Director makes it easier for players to move within the club 12:35 how they make sure the teams are properly prepared to progress to the next coach 15:30 managing the coaching staff 17:00 how the coaches are kept up-to-date and share ideas 21:45 how Theo encourages coaches to speak their mind more often, whether they are too shy or would rather hold on to their training ideas 23:25 managing a club that stretches across multiple regions 25:00 most rewarding pieces of being a Technical Director 26:00 Theo’s non-profit United Through Football and their story 29:58 diving into their trip to Theo’s home country of Greece and the trip to the Congo 33:25 the growth of donations to United Through Football 34:36 planning the next big trip 35:20 experiencing challenges in the coaching and non-profit world 37:00 parent education 39:45 mentors and influences in the coaching world 41:30 final three coaching points 45:00 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Mary is a fellow Coach with Spurs FC, who actually started as a player for the club. During our conversation, Mary shares her transition from playing outside back to center mid and the joy she finds in being able to spot those through balls and perfectly weighted passes to teammates, recognizing the off-field drama that went on during her high school season and being able to keep her focus on the game, living through an ACL injury and the physical and emotional toll it has, and her experience transitioning from a player to a coach within the club. How to connect: IG and TikTok: @maryjulia.o Twitter: @maryjuliaa 0:35 soccer background 3:10 transitioning from outside back to center mid 4:30 playing as an outside back to prepare to become a center mid 7:50 the feeling of playing center mid 10:25 taking on additional risks to help her teammates 12:15 the experience of playing for her Aunt 14:50 speaking of her siblings and the impact on her playing career 20:36 discussion of ACL injury, surgery, and recovery 29:15 advice for others who have suffered an ACL injury 31:25 experience of off-field drama impacted the game 35:28 the process of becoming a coach with Spurs FC 42:18 asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength 45:12 final three coaching points 48:47 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Val is currently a Head Youth Coach within the New York Red Bulls Academy. During our conversation, Val talks about growing up in Belarus, playing around the world and using the language of soccer to ease the transition from one country to the next, he shares a unique experience meeting and learning from Unai Emery, he dives into differences between playing in Belarus, Venezuela, and the U.S., and discusses understanding the value of triangulation between the coach, the player, and the parents. How to connect with Val: IG: @pishchyk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50BspQrS1ZIbC0i0FDWlaQ 00:46 background in soccer 3:33 having to adapt and adjust through language barriers around the world 6:10 value of being multi-lingual to support a diverse team 9:52 building relationships with players by sharing flaws 10:30 differences playing in different countries 15:10 lessons learned from playing in different countries 18:00 coming into a new team, especially if there’s a language barrier 22:00 coaching education: variances between U.S. Soccer Federation and CONMEBOL 29:05 how these coaching courses changed Val’s mindset on the game 36:45 experience so far working with NY Red Bulls Academy 39:15 inspirational coaches in Val’s life 43:35 plans for 2020 47:35inal three coaching points 50:20 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Ted wishes everyone well during these unprecedented times, thanks all the listeners for helping the podcast reach 7000 total plays over 70 episodes, shares that Be Elite Soccer Training will be offering free Zoom workouts through the month of June, and discusses the opportunity for Sports Nutrition Coaching! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Oisín Seager runs a very successful Instagram page, @seagercoaching, which I highly recommend to players and coaches of all ages and abilities. During our conversation, Oisín shares his experience with Southend United of England and Waterford FC of Ireland and the differences between the two structures, the psychological side of the game and how it has to be a part of a coach’s toolbox, always having a growth mindset as a coach to find any opportunity to grab a new idea, and having a player-centered approach focused on developing players as good people first. How to contact Oisín: IG: @seagercoaching 0:30 background in soccer 6:20 first getting into coaching 7:55 simplifying the difficult concepts to help players understand easily 10:25 understanding the multi-faceted responsibilities of coaching goes beyond the x’s and o’s 11:30 greatest takeaway from Bachelor’s Degree experience in Sports Coaching and Performance 14:05 influence of his Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology and how coaches can implement it 21:45 doing a year abroad in England as part of the school’s program 23:00 working within Southend’s Academy program and working at different age groups 26:00 diving into the little details that make a big difference 28:00 mentors within the Southend United structure 32:45 transitioning back to Ireland and the difference in the league structure 37:45 pulling a group of players aside to do some functional training; different age groups involved 39:20 the meaning of a player-centered approach 42:45 implement reflection into the club’s culture; players and coaches 45:00 recommendations for players to improve during this unprecedented time 47:05 Final three coaching points 49:35 One piece of advice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

During our conversation, Jensen shares how his career in special education has influenced his coaching and vice versa, the all-important coaching objective of preparing players for the next step in their journey, and the value of building the culture at a club where the coaching staff become more than just co-workers and the players and members become a family. How to connect with Jensen: IG: @jensen.shipp and @fcstarsworcester 0:28 soccer background 1:55 beneficial knowledge gained from the United Soccer Coaches and USSF 2:46 transitioning to online coaching 3:46 keeping in shape with one-hour workouts 5:10 how his career in special education has influenced his coaching 6:36 the moment Jensen decided he wanted to become a coach 7:40 coaching inspired him to become a teacher 8:50 what challenges in his teaching career has coaching helped prepare him for 9:45 coaching with FC Stars 11:45 preparing players for the next step in their journey 12:35 The time that coaches should stay with the same team and pass them along to the next coach 15:40 biggest coaching influence was his High School coach and the lessons learned 17:50 experience participating in the United Soccer Coaches courses 18:55 discussing his journey along the USSF coaching licensure pathway 21:48 bringing the connections full circle with two prior guests, Jose and Traci 24:45 building the culture at a club where coaching staff is more than co-workers 26:50 aspirations to move up the administration ladder in the club, while still being involved in the coaching 29:05 next steps in Jensen’s coaching journey and building a sense of family within the club 34:50 goals for 2020 36:20 final three coaching points 39:30 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Jason Navas- IG: coach.jasonnavas, chargerssoccer.com, flsouthern.edu Jason is currently a Head Coach with Chargers Soccer Club and an Assistant Women’s Coach with Florida Southern College. In this episode, Jason shares his story of suffering a serious injury and being able to return to play, the value in finding multiple mentors in a variety of industries to learn from, and learning from as many resources you can-podcasts, webinars, coaching courses- and looking to implement that new knowledge with his teams. How to contact Jason: IG: coach.jasonnavas club website: chargerssoccer.com college website: flsouthern.edu 0:20 soccer background 2:15 dealing with injuries and adversity 6:45 period before-during-after the back injury 8:55 the feeling of return to normal 10:25 transition into coaching alongside his mentor 14:30 key takeaways from his mentor 17:45 differences b/t his mentor’s coaching style in games 21:05 Giving the viewpoint from a player’s perspective when you’re positioned on the field right by your coach 25:00 being confronted by an upset parent 28:05 open communication between the players, parents, and coaches 28:46 developing from coaching at summer camps to coaching in a team setting 33:15 current experience taking the USSF C License 38:26 learning to raise our own abilities to reach a higher level of coaching 42:30 applying what he learned at the C License with his teams 45:55 helping his players with the recruitment process 48:50 being assigned as the club’s College Recruitment point-person 51:16 what Jason is looking forward to in 2020 54:05 final three coaching points 59:05 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Evan is currently the Director of Coaching with the ECNL side Scorpions Soccer Club based out of Massachusetts. In this episode, we talk about our playing days back with the club FC United and the lessons learned, Evan shares his insight of playing at the club, college, and semi-professional levels and the change in demands along the path, and he dives into the importance of having a strong culture throughout his experience as a player and coach with Merrimack College and how he has built it into Scorpions SC. How to Contact Evan: IG: coach_burokas IG: @scorpions_sc_ www.scorpionssoccer.org 0:02 soccer background 3:05 played together with FC United and some memories from club soccer 4:50 memorable lessons from our former club coach Ahmad Boura 6:30 transitioning to college ball and deciding to play at Merrimack College 9:00 having supportive parents at all the games 11:15 dealing with parents that drive a player to compete rather than supporting the player’s internal drive 13:30 making the jump from club, to college, to semi-professional with Western Mass Pioneers 18:15 dealing with injuries and the impact on your love of the game 20:46 Evan’s stubborn transition from playing to coaching 23:50 working as a collegiate Assistant Coach at WPI and Merrimack 27:20 benefit of recruiting for your alma mater 28:45 the importance of having a strong culture in the program AND school when working with a diverse community 31:00 moving from coaching college to coaching club soccer 34:45 diving into the pros and cons of coaching boys and girls 40:20 building trust in the team; boys becoming more selfless and girls becoming more confident 42:10 elevating from club coach to club co-director 45:45 playing a role in player movement between teams as a co-director 47:50 plans moving forward through quarantine 2020 54:30 final three coaching points 1:02:56 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Yane is the Co-Founder of the non-profit Boots for Balkans, he’s also the Sales Manager for Gordian Sports, and Goalkeeper Coach with Moreland City FC who compete in Australia’s NPL Victoria 2. In this episode, we discuss setting up your environment for success, including making the best decisions in terms of nutrition or the people you surround yourself with, controlling the controllables, which is a valuable takeaway during these unprecedented times where some current circumstances are out of our hands, the role of the second-choice goalkeeper within the squad, and the value of communication. How to contact Yane: IG: yanecoceski IG: bootsforbalkans 00:40 soccer background 2:50 defining moment when Yane knew he wanted to be a goalkeeper 3:40 current coaching responsibilities 4:35 sales manager for Gordian Sports 5:30 Co-Founder of Boots for Balkans 6:05 beginning philanthropic work with Boots for Balkans 8:30 setting up your environment to succeed and the consequences if you don’t 15:20 preparing on gameday speaking as a former semi-professional 19:30 setting objectives for yourself prior to the game 21:00 make a list of objectives- simplify and prepare- to provide clarity and topics for reflection 26:20 control the controllables 27:00 helping goalkeepers keep a positive mentality after a goal 29:45 goalkeepers stepping up as leaders within the team 31:00 creating your destiny: make a highlight video and find an agent 32:10 finding the right fit with an agent 34:00 triangulating responsibilities as a coach between players and agents 38:00 difficult decision of selecting starting keeper and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choice keepers understanding their role within the team 39:15 understanding your role as the second-choice goalkeeper 44:30 the value of communication from the goalkeeper 49:40 encouraging goalkeepers to communicate more 52:40 videos and webinars offered through Gordian Sports 54:50 final three coaching points 57:25 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

During our discussion, we talk about Gabe’s experience being coached by his dad and the pros and cons, coaching in an underserved community, and building the culture by engaging the community and including OKG’s, better known as Our Kinda Guys. How to Contact Gabe: IG: grochacho Twitter: CoachGRocha Blog: https://spartansocceraz.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ydtywzydfmXauu_WzP_dQQpltKsUZUVAFFJrzUU0S-w1_WanWoayWHdg 0:20 soccer background 4:00 pros and cons of being coached by his dad 11:00 coach’s ability to read players 14:10 characteristics of a player’s coach 19:52 instituting the Spartan identity within the club and high school 23:30 building and growing the good culture 30:30 Working with a group of players from different cultures and minimizing the bad culture 40:55 balancing the workload across multiple teams and responsibilities 45:40 sharing the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 experience 50:15 moving forward into 2020 56:55 final three coaching points 1:02:30 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Gary's Modern Soccer Coach podcast inspired me to begin the Full 90 Coaching podcast so it was great having him on as a guest. During our conversation, Gary shared some advice for aspiring young athletes aiming to play at the highest levels of the game, differences in coaching collegiate vs. pro and the change in demands on coaches, the one piece of technology every coach needs, and how to motivate players during these unprecedented times. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Traci currently coaches in Tennessee with the Germantown Legends. During this interview, We discuss differences amongst parent interactions and expectations throughout age groups, understanding the need for clear communication and always improving this skill, increasing the number of female coaches and women in higher positions in the game, and improving players through strengthening team culture. How to contact Traci: IG: @coachtsip 0:24 soccer background 2:15 mutual friends through soccer 3:00 first experience coaching was at the volunteer level for the Y 4:10 the difference in parent interactions between different age groups 6:00 coaching before and after having her own children and how that impacted the parent dynamic 7:30 setting guidelines with parents to encourage player development 10:00 utilizing a cool-off period for communication following an event 13:20 breaking down communication barriers within a team 16:30 favorite parts of United Soccer Coaches Convention 19:45 how to go about increasing women participation in the coaching world and the phrase “mom guilt” 25:15 the increasing cost of coaching education and the viability of coaches progressing through the licenses/ diplomas/ badges 28:30 making the jump to coaching full-time 31:40 the most rewarding bit of being a parent coach 34:40 pushing kids to follow in your footsteps 37:55 multi-sport athletes fueling players to continue their playing 40:25 potential improvements to practice schedule to reduce player burnout 44:00 Traci’s first competitive coaching role with a high school program 46:40 steps to take to establish the team culture 49:35 overcoming challenges when working with your players 52:00 the impact of Coronavirus on coaching and family life 56:40 final three coaching points 1:00:06 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Pedro Cortes Garcia is the new Head Men’s Soccer Coach with Contra Costa College. We discussed the first steps he’s taking in his new role as the Head Men’s Coach, the importance of developing a relationship with your student-athletes beyond the game, the value of journals, books, and pictures, and he dives into the project he’s working on for his Master’s Degree. How to contact Pedro: Email: pgarcia@contracosta.edu 0:00 soccer background 1:30 becoming the new Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Contra Costa College 2:40 recruiting during this Spring season 4:00 meeting the returning players at CCC 6:05 advice for recruiting enough players to build a team AND sustain a program 12:31 supporting the student-athletes along their journey, both on and off the field 17:45 Pedro’s Master’s Degree Project 22:25 student self-advocacy tied to personal development 28:45 How Pedro’s handbook will help coaches close the gap between what coaches say and what coaches do 31:25 the importance of having mentors 34:30 benefit of having mentors outside of your profession 37:30 two book recommendations 39:20 starting his Head College coaching career being close in age with the players 42:20 greatest challenge Pedro has faced as a coach 44:45 example of utilizing Pedro’s handbook to better help your players 47:10 preparing for Fall 2020 during this Coronavirus outbreak 48:45 final three coaching points 52:45 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

We discuss how Cristina prepares players to transfer from the Junior College to the 4-year level, utilizing her previous coaching experience at Chico State to support her work at Yuba College, and the constant learning process of being a coach. How to reach Cristina: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YubaCollegeW.Soccer/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCiDIhCY0urfLQRuOMLEMZcH8KezHgryZpDp5dHkCWY2edfZpf8FRmveuTQutYRTdgWoCUFL88F4De9 IG: yuba_college_w.soccer Email: cbaggio@yccd.edu 00:20 soccer background 1:35 transitioning from the East to West Coast 2:15 experience attending at multiple colleges 3:25 preparing players to transfer to their next college 5:10 implementing systems to support the student-athlete and their responses 6:05 changing the culture as the new Head Coach at Yuba College 7:05 what she learned at Chico State 8:10 leading the player, the team, and leadership as a coach 9:10 trust-building technique 10:45 transition from an Assistant Coach with Chico State to becoming a Head Coach at Yuba College 11:50 elaborating on the change in on-field responsibility as the Head Coach 13:20 learning from Kim Sutton – Head Women’s Soccer Coach @ Chico State 14:35 the importance of having a mentor 16:30 valuable life skills 17:45 have players buy-in to team culture when it comes to time management 19:55 getting the sophomore class to support the freshman 21:30 recruiting for the junior college level 26:45 biggest challenge at Yuba College 28:00 improving the attitude from only fun to compete and have fun 29:30 focusing on our habits and values 31:00 there is no part-time job as a soccer coach 32:00 the campus community supporting each other like a family 32:40 supporting our student-athletes in their pursuit to transfer to a 4-year for academics and/or athletics 36:15 taking on additional roles to help us as coaches and passing along those lessons to our players 37:40 next step along her coaching journey 38:25 plans for 2020 39:05 final three coaching points 41:15 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Josh is a fellow United Soccer Coaches' 30 Under 30 Candidate and the Head Coach of three teams with NCFC Youth. During our conversation, Josh discusses the similarities and differences amongst his teams, his club's youth - to - pro pathway, developing relationships with players, amongst other topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Alexia shares what she learned as a player and assistant coach at Cal State Stanislaus, how she went about getting players to buy-in to her fitness training, and our time at this year’s coaching convention amongst a bunch of other topics. How to Contact Alexia: IG: @alexiaruns @saccitywsoc Twitter: @alexiapoon 00:20 soccer background 3:30 making the switch from playing with to coaching friends at Cal State Stanislaus 4:40 learning the difference of perspective as a coach vs. a player 7:50 tying in her passion for running with soccer and getting player buy-in 11:30 the response from players to see their coach joining them for fitness 13:30 inspiration to run with the players 15:45 transitioning to becoming a head coach at Arizona Western 18:25 learning from Adrienne Sorenson of San Joaquin Delta College 23:05 balancing multiple jobs when coaching as a part-time role 26:15 thoughts on being a fellow member of United Soccer Coaches’ 30 Under 30 Program 29:15 building connections with coaches at different levels for ourselves and players 29:55 the importance of a coach having a mentor 33:00 understanding the psychological component of being a student-athlete 36:00 breaking up the team into different groups: social, academic, etc. 39:15 tying in social media and mental health 40:15 there’s a reason why we get our players at Junior colleges 43:40 differences at the junior college level vs. D-II level 47:15 plans for 2020 49:30 final three coaching points 52:30 one piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Wissem is in his first year of coaching with Spurs FC, and has an interesting perspective on the beginning of his coaching journey. We discuss his time shadowing other coaches through our club's mentorship program, working from the same club philosophy and methodology but being able to put your own spin on things, and formal vs. informal coaching education. How to contact Wissem: Facebook: Wissem Bouali Linkedin: Wissem Bouali --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

We focused on Zach's work at the junior college level and his current role as the Head Women's Soccer Coach with Los Medanos College. During this interview, Zach shared his insight into the recruiting process, the ambiguity for high schoolers about their options following graduation, as well as formatting a campus tour, just to list a couple topics. How to contact Zach: IG: lmcsoccer IG: diablovalleywolves 00:00 coaching background 2:44 introduction at LMC 4:10 keys to developing programs 6:30 keys to recruiting 9:33 bringing players into the program 10:45 communication with players 11:25 campus tours 13:45 utilizing new facilities and hiring a strength coach 14:30 balance b/t academics and athletics 16:00 difference b/t genders and locations 18:30 team meetings and rule setting by players 20:50 reinforcing guidelines 22:55 constants found across time with Merritt and LMC 25:00 challenge of retaining players for sophomore year 26:30 eligibility reminders 28:25 how to assist players that want to take the next step academically 31:45 individual meetings 34:42 differences in academics/ athletics/ work across genders 36:20 how to assist players that want to take the next step athletically 37:00 sophomore showcase and the benefits 38:10 plans for Spring to Fall 2020 39:45 three coaching points 42:50 one piece of advice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support

Bejan opens up about working with players from under-served areas and creating a positive atmosphere to develop his student-athletes, his personal soccer journey from playing at the junior college level to moving on to play at Cal Berkeley, and the connections we make in soccer while having shared moments, through the ups and downs and the joy and the craziness. How to connect with Bejan: Bejan@footymarket.com 1:00 amount of energy and work needed to coach 3:30 soccer and the relationships we build 4:40 background in soccer 7:40 preparing for Surf Cup experience with players from underserved areas 11:00 finding ways to fundraise for your team/ club 12:30 focused on developing the whole student-athlete at the high school level 17:40 players need to take the initiative 18:30 building trust with players 20:00 understanding the options available after high school 22:15 dealing with adversity and taking second chances 24:00 Bejan’s experience playing at Junior College (community college) before joining UC Berkeley 27:00 transitioning from 2-year to 4-year program 28:45 implementing the work ethic found at Cal with his LaMo team 30:45 difficulty of working with egos and man management 34:55 running into difficulty with groups and reconciling the situation 35:50 some mentors or idealistic coaches 39:30 fun coaching teams to enjoy the ball in possession 41:45 working in soccer outside of coaching 43:00 FootyMarket 44:45 building your soccer network and supporting the soccer community 49:00 plans for 2020: players returning from high school, tournaments, and preparing for college 51:30 three main coaching points 54:35 One piece of advice for any coach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support