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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 @pbnjaay0:20 background in soccer3:15 Experience with Benicia Arsenal and our meeting4:20 comparing Benicia FC to San Ramon FC5:40 larger clubs have competition between players within their own teams6:20 similarities and differences between coaching 09 and 04 teams7:10 working through COVID-199:55 PJ’s journey to Brazil12:30 the structure and feel or trainings at a professional setting in Brazil16:20 pitching futsal as a priority for u-12 and younger19:40 similarities and differences between Santos and Portuguesa Santista23:25 understanding the development phase of the game vs.

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.comIG: @sportslab360Twitter: @sportslab3600:21 background in soccer2:40 summary of SportsLab3605:00 actual game footage included in software with players of like-ages in each area7:40 SportsLab360 complements the on-field training with modules for different topics- positions, tactics, and systems for example11:05 feedback on the quizzes that check for understanding while players dev

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.--- 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.--- 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: @jgrimleysoccerTikTok: @jgrimley_soccer0:15 soccer background1:15 realizing that coaching was the right career path3:10 discussing a player’s experience going through a disorder and supporting her6:40 using professional players as an example for your players to look up to through their books7:55 supporting the women’s national team but realizing her players need to watch the game

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 @suusoccerTwitter: @coachmfelix @coachesglobalGlobal Coaches Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/global-coaches-podcasts/id15161305110:30 mutual friend Francisco Cantero1:42 background in soccer4:00 experience graduating from high school and then coaching high school JV team5:55 setting a line of respect when close in age with the players8:45 diving into his experience as a referee12:05 parental behavior on the sideline and setting expectations around the coach doing his job15:40 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 time23:

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: NicoSuaveOfficial0:20 mutual friend Ariel Rosenman1:12 background in soccer8:12 thinking globally, not locally12:20 futsal practice with Sonoma State Women’s soccer program16:26 Summer Work at the college and coaching through COVID-1917:48 stay connected as parents, kids, and coaches21:02 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 season27:18 Freestyle Friday, Street Soccer Saturday, panna35:50 key reasons why

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_academyhttp://acfootballacademy.com/0:22 background in soccer2:10 from training a few kids in the park to the beginning of AC Football Academy4:45 building AC Football Academy after being sacked from another coaching position9:05 advice to other people facing adversity or are down on their luck12:00 the structure within AC Football Academy19:05 evaluating players’ abilities to transition between programs25:04 difference between the Academy and Excellence programs34:00 taking the time to evaluate players before they can sign up for any program38:40 overcoming challenges once players/ families are already accepted into the program48:08 future growth of AC Football Academy54:00 final th

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: @universaldialectwww.universaldialect.com0:36 background in soccer2:20 playing soccer across two states while working3:49 working during the day and diving into his passion, Universal Dialect8:15 Nick’s story of playing in Peru12:08 the breakdown of how Universal Dialect give back through soccer15:45 return trip to Peru and the National team’s scouting system18:10 the importance in quality of the tee to have clients look good AND feel good21:10 the ball allows the young players to go out and have an adventure24:00 currently offer 2 tee’s, a beanie, and a hat, but no ball?27:35 the start-up and growth of UD29:30 re-entering the market after COVID-1933:05 the process of vetting organizat

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_soccer0:30 background in soccer in Trinidad and Tobago and in USA1:40 playing background2:30 realizing that coaching was the right career choice4:00 Liberty League connection: St. Lawrence and Union6:15 small soccer world continued: Nancy Feldman7:45 playing for Nancy Feldman and experiencing a coaching change within her junior year of college15:15 extending our own boundaries and being comfortable being uncomfortable17:40 understanding how to push your players to the next level without pushing them away20:25 adapting and adjusting coaching throughout this pandemic24:40 the impact of COVID-19 on recruiting26:50 describing the ideal player31:40 differences between the demanding schedule of Di

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: @simbaaberdeen0:25 background in soccer in Trinidad and Tobago and in USA25:50 current coaching roles26:40 start playing soccer with the coaching school at a cost27:47 after coaching school, competitive soccer is free29:25 playing on the youth national team starting at 16 under 3 different coaches31:00 having to win back his position for each new coach34:25 having the ability to bet on yourself and become better37:00 competing in T & T’s prominent high school system41:30 whether at the highest or lowest points in your career,

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!--- 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 ConnectIg: @theofanisbooras @Avsc2002www.AbbeyVillaSoccer.comwww.unitedthroughfootball.org0:28 connected by Jose Mesa1:17 background in soccer3:15 focusing his attention on the club side of the game5:15 the value of offering 1-on-1 training sessions6:15 merging two clubs together to form AVSC7:00 progression of the club8:05 coaching four teams within the club and managing the schedule10:33 Theo’s role as the Technical Director makes it easier for players to move within the club12:35 how they make sure the teams are properly prepared to progress to the next coach15:30 managing the coaching staff17:00 how the coaches are kept up-to-date and share ide

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.oTwitter: @maryjuliaa0:35 soccer background3:10 transitioning from outside back to center mid4:30 playing as an outside back to prepare to become a center mid7:50 the feeling of playing center mid10:25 taking on additional risks to help her teammates12:15 the experience of playing for her Aunt14:50 speaking of her siblings and the impact on her playing career20:36 discussion of ACL injury, surgery, and recovery29:15 advice for

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: @pishchykYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50BspQrS1ZIbC0i0FDWlaQ00:46 background in soccer3:33 having to adapt and adjust through language barriers around the world6:10 value of being multi-lingual to support a diverse team9:52 building relationships with players by sharing flaws10:30 differences playing in different countries15:10 lessons learned from playing in different countries18:00 coming into a new team, especially if there’s a language barrier22:00 coaching education: varian

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!--- 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: @seagercoaching0:30 background in soccer6:20 first getting into coaching7:55 simplifying the difficult concepts to help players understand easily10:25 understanding the multi-faceted responsibilities of coaching goes beyond the x’s and o’s11:30 greatest takeaway from Bachelor’s Degree experience in Sports Coaching and Performance14:05 influence of his Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology and how coaches can implement it21:45 doing

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 @fcstarsworcester0:28 soccer background1:55 beneficial knowledge gained from the United Soccer Coaches and USSF2:46 transitioning to online coaching3:46 keeping in shape with one-hour workouts5:10 how his career in special education has influenced his coaching6:36 the moment Jensen decided he wanted to become a coach7:40 coaching inspired him to become a teacher8:50 what challenges in his teaching career has coaching helped prepare him for9:45 coaching with FC Stars11:45 preparing players for the next step in their journey12:35 The time that coaches should stay with the same team and pass them along to th

Jason Navas- IG: coach.jasonnavas, chargerssoccer.com, flsouthern.eduJason 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.jasonnavasclub website:  chargerssoccer.comcollege website: flsouthern.edu0:20 soccer background2:15 dealing with injuries and adversity6:45 period before-during-after the back injury8:55 the feeling of return to normal10:25 transition into coaching alongside his mentor14:30 key takeaways from his mentor17:45 differences b/t his mentor’s coaching style in games21:05 Giving the viewpoint from a player’s perspective when you’re positioned on the field right by your coach25:00

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_burokasIG: @scorpions_sc_www.scorpionssoccer.org0:02 soccer background3:05 played together with FC United and some memories from club soccer4:50 memorable lessons from our former club coach Ahmad Boura6:30 transitioning to college ball and deciding to play at Merrimack College9:00 having supportive parents at all the games11:15 dealing with parents that drive a player to compete rather than supporting the player’s internal drive13:30 making the jump from club, to college, to