Full 90 Coaching

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 season