The MAGIA Mindset with Shawn Alvari

Shawn Alvari welcomes Daniel Mattos, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Futsal Factory Academy and a member of the U.S. Futsal National Team, to discuss the growing popularity of futsal, the only form of indoor soccer endorsed by FIFA. They discuss the benefits of futsal to player development, how it compares to outdoor soccer, and where they see the game of futsal headed within our youth. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Yael Averbuch into the evolution of the women's soccer game within the United States and the direction we are headed. They discuss the development cycle and how it will compliment all the success our US Women's National Soccer team has had. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Mostafa Tarek about his journey from being a player to an agent, fueled by his passion for the game. They dive into the process to exposing a player's potential and the business side behind the scenes. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Shay Haddow into her journey, navigating injuries and her subsequent battle with confidence issues. She speaks about the importance of navigating self-awareness, overcoming obstacles, and building a mindset that fuels empowerment. She also speaks about a coach's role in eliminating a player's mental blocks and encouraging mistakes so that they can go full-out, even if it means making mistakes in the process. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Robbie Kiernan into his journey from getting into the game, building a team environment and his strategy as a defender. They speak about different players that are game changers and the importance of what a player brings to the team overall. Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Omid Namazi about the philosophy behind setting up coaching styles, system of play, and different formations. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Tracy Hamm about the ins and outs of the recruitment process, player identification and finding the right program for players. Tracy dives into the key qualities to look for in players when recruiting and the importance of a player's mentality towards the grind. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Raymond Verheijen into the meaning of futbol fitness, maximizing and maintaining player performance, and how to properly set up an off-season program to prevent injuries. They discuss the 3 definitions of futbol fitness and the philosophy behind it. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Antal Vergeer about educational philosophy, maximizing high performance, and aligning actions to reflect actions. He dives deep into methodology and the importance of the connection between training and the game. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Mohsen Salimi Tari into the sports consulting and agency world. They discuss the qualities agents look for when recruiting, their day to day lives, 3 priorities they have, and the mindset to succeed as an agent. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Tom Turner about the evolution of coaching education, the significance of structure and motivation, and the mindset to have to maximize your abilities. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with James Riley into his journey overcoming adversity and training his mindset into balancing his work ethic to match his dreams. He discusses the importance of working hard behind the scenes, the influence of coaches in believing in players to be successful, and the 'switch' he needed to make in his mind to achieve mental toughness and determination to be where he is now. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep into Wells Thompson's journey and how he transformed his setbacks into success. They discuss the mindset it takes to get to the highest level, the struggles of performance identity and redefining who you are in the soccer world in comparison to who you are in other parts of your life. Follow the journey! https://www.magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Dan Abrahams about the role sports psych plays in the success of both players and coaches. He dives into what confidence really means, the tug of war between giving feedback and praise as a coach, and the importance of looking for growth to hit the sweet spot of education and self-development. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Dr. Jay Martin about changes in the NCAA, the mental side of the game, and how to create an environment for growth. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Beverly Yanez about the best coaching and player qualities to have and her perspective on making the transition to the next phase of her life after being involved in the game as a player and coach for years. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Gary Curneen about the tug of war in soccer culture & philosophy, the importance of shaping the player's environment as a coach, and coaching in the modern game. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Yael Averbuch about her experience working at high levels, her perspective on team dynamics and what it takes to be successful. She also dives into her technefutbol app and what it's all about. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives into Graeme Abel's journey, his incredible experience winning two World Cups, and his mentality on how to keep growing and succeeding as a head coach. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Tom Byer into comparisons in sports culture between Japan and America, experience in different levels of development, and the mindset it takes to get to the highest level. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Dr. Lee Hancock about his experience, the importance of building trust and culture within a team, and the mentality it takes to manage pressure and prepare for performance. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Raymond Verheijen about how to find your coaching style by gaining the right knowledge, the importance of providing guidance instead of control to be successful as a coach, and finding your dominant abilities. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Tony Strudwick into his mentality after being in a high level environment with Manchester United, the importance of structure, and his perspective on sports performance coaching. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Thales Peterson about his perspective on youth development, differences between Brazil and America, and his mentality as a coach. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari sits down with Yossi Raz to speak about his journey, coaching experience, aspects of the game model and going beyond the game. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks to Omid Namazi about coaching, creating a balanced environment for players and his perspective on the development of the game. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep into Antal Vergeer's journey, his perspective of the development landscape regarding players and coaches, and the philosophy behind it. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Katya Gokhman about her journey and what she has overcome to chase new goals and be at different levels as a player and coach. He dissects her mindset of reaching her peak and moving on to new challenges to be the best she can be. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Dr. David Carr about his vision for coaching education and his journey to make it happen. He dives into the question of "why" coaches use certain strategies with players in order to come up with the best approach. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Sacha Van Der Most about youth development and coaching qualities needed to succeed in the game and what he has learned throughout his journey as a technical director and coach. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Brian Farber into his incredible journey from overcoming obstacles and injuries in order to chase his dream to building his successful career in soccer and innovative SKLZ brand. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Tim Cupello about his soccer experience coming from a sports family, his coaching style and his thoughts on soccer business development. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari sits down with Rod Underwood to discuss his incredible journey and the chances soccer has given him to thrive on pressure and strive to be the best. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with Rachael Doyle about the mentality it takes to make it in the coaching world, the best player mindset to have and her experience as a female soccer player in the sports industry. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks with Derek Broadley about his experience and suggestions regarding clubs and programs in America. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari digs into how Tracy Hamm dominated her mindset to gain resilience, confidence and ignite her passion for the game and how it has helped her become who she is. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari speaks to Futbol legend Pierre Barrieu about where he is today and the steps he took to get there. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com

Shawn Alvari dives deep with professional Futbol trainer Mo Ali and discusses his career transition and the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 has brought to the sports industry. The MAGIA Mindset: Dissecting the mentality of elite individuals and understanding how they see and navigate the world. Follow the journey! Magia Futbol Academy - http://magiafutbolacademy.com