Full 90 Coaching

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 Uni