The Coach's Mind with John Bello

What's up everyone!  On this episode of The Coach's Mind I am taking an in depth look at the planning process and execution of film sessions with your team.  I pulled a lot of information from my experiences and reflections over the past 4-5 years, so I hope you enjoy the content and I know it will be helpful for any coach trying to build out this component of their team training program.  If you enjoy this episode please share it with a friend or drop us a comment!  You can find us on Instagram (@district_sports_consulting) on Twitter (@TheCoach'sMind) or on Facebook (@District Sports Consulting).  Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode coming out soon!

In this episode of The Coach's Mind Podcast I will examine different approaches related to how you choose to communicate with your players in a post game speeches and what messages the players are REALLY hearing with the words you choose!  TO ALL COACHES:  If you want to take our survey on coaching challenges and learning aspirations please click on THIS LINK!Connect with us on social!  @district_sports_consulting or @TheCoachsMind

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I explore some of the core steps I take in order to develop my ideal team culture.  Here is what I will discuss:1.  Considerations to take prior to working with a new team.2.  Initial steps to set up the foundation for the environment you want to create.3.  Developing systems and processes to create accountability and give feedback.4.  The importance of personal development.5.  Earning players trust.  I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you enjoy the content please take a few minutes to leave me a review or rating as I would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to share your story with me personally shoot me a DM on social media (Twitter - @thecoachsmind | Instagram - @districtsportsconsulting).  

Have you ever said to yourself, "I wish I would have known that when I was younger?"  In this episode of The Coach's Mind mind I sit down Troy Lesesne, Head Coach and Technical Director of USL Championship side New Mexico United to discuss what advice he would give his younger self if he were just starting out again as a young coach.  Troy drops a lot of truth bombs in this episode and I know that any coach at any level can benefit from listening to his advice.  He's as authentic as they come!  Make sure to get in follow or get in touch with us on Twitter @TheCoachsMind or on Instagram @district_sports_consulting!  Check out the website here!

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I sit down with Coach Ben Applefield of Inter Miami Academy as he presents four simple steps that he takes with any new team he works with, bridging "his idea" of soccer with important considerations in order to develop the team identity and style of play.  Ben created a slide show to add visuals and video to the discussion, so jump over to our YouTube page (link below) to see the interview!  INTERVIEW LINK - CLICK HERE!Or copy and paste into your browser - https://youtu.be/Cp701jCHhYM Make sure you follow us on Twitter @thecoachsmind!  

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I sit down with Liam O'Connell of the United Soccer League (USL) to discuss the recent details announced on the new USL Academy League set to roll out in the Spring of 2021. We discuss the following:[1] - The importance of creating a new pre-professional pathway for youth players, specifically in USL communities.  [2] - The research USL completed that influenced the development of this youth model and the different components they focused attention to.  [3] - The concept behind creating one "Academy Team" of top players in the U15-U19 age categories. [4] - Minimum standards in USL Academies.[5] - Aligning with the MLS professional Calendar and much more!  We are now on Twitter!  Give us a follow @TheCoachsMind or check us out on Instagram and Facebook!

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I sit down with Erika Elko of The Lifte Life to discuss her life experiences that led her into the health and wellness industry.  We also apply her expertise to give practical advice to youth soccer coaches and parents to simplify how we approach supporting youth players with their nutrition! We discuss the following:[1] - Her early life experience being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and how this led her to take ownership of her nutrition at an early age to support her athletic performance.[2] - Building an educational foundation for younger players.[3] - Tips on how to manage nutrition on soccer road trips![4] - Approaches to educating older players on nutrition and why it's never too late to start![5] - Health halo foods, plant based diets and so much more!Check out Erika's Instagram Page or you can visit her website https://www.theliftelife.com/.  Get in touch with any questions!  Thanks for listening!

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I sit down with Coach Gus Teren of D.C United Academy to discuss his experience in the French Football Federation's Elite Formation Coaching License.  We discuss the following:[1] - What it's like to go through a high level coaching education course.[2] - Different teaching methods taught in the French course[3]-  Examples on how to use specific coaching behaviors to get the most out of these teach methods.And much more!  As an added bonus Coach Gus has provided two in depth examples of a discovery game and tactical scenario so you can see what it's like to put one of these exercises together, starting with the game itself and the thought process that goes into development and on field execution.  You can find these two videos on our YouTube page! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any content we post from upcoming interviews and episodes.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrbCmsFqzexe6LMunFusog?view_as=subscriber

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I break down four core behaviors of self aware soccer coaches and how this impacts the interactions we have with our players on a daily basis! I'll also share a few relatable stories from my coaching experiences that helped me discover these behaviors and better understand how they impacted the learning environment I was trying to create for my players.  If you want the show notes for this episode please click "subscribe to the newsletter" and fill out the info at the bottom of the home page! Also, if you enjoy this episode please rate us or write us a review!Show Notes:[1:58] - Core question to consider when creating the learning environment.[3:48] - Self-awareness defined for coaches.[5:27] - Example of feedback I received from a mentor that sparked my interest in self-reflection.  [7:28] - Core behavior #1: Consistency in mood and approachability.[10:04] - Core behavior #2: Honesty and transparency in your interactions with players.[13:50] - Core behavior #3: Willingness to acknowledge and share your weaknesses with your players.[17:11] - Core behavior #4: Knowing your values and living them out daily in the work you do with players.[23:40] - The benefits of practicing these core behaviors.[districtsportsconsulting.com]

On this episode of "The Coach's Mind" I explore some of the challenges of integrating video analysis into youth academy soccer in the United States. I am also giving you my top 5 ideas to consider if you want to implement the use of video analysis effectively! Whether you haven't started this type of work yet or you want to re-evaluate your current use of video analysis, there is a takeaway for you in this episode. Show Notes: [3:06] - Common obstacles of implementing video effectively. [6:27] - Tips on how I overcame those obstacles. [11:52] - Example of an observational structure. [14:05] - Examples of how other American sports use video analysis. [19:05] - Tips on personal development related to video analysis. [21:15] - TOP 5 consideration for using video analysis effectively.

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