36 - FC United of Wrexham with Andrew Ruscoe

Today we welcome Andrew Ruscoe, Chairman of FC United of Wrexham.Andrew is on a mission to build FC United of Wrexham and give players the opportunity to grow and see success in life.Tune in to learn more about his journey growing FC United of Wrexham. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Andrew Ruscoe, Chairman of FC United of Wrexham00:01:19 - Transition from player to coach, including experiences with various clubs.00:02:55 - Formation of FC United Wrexham and its unique journey.00:05:31 - Discussing the challenges and fears of starting a new club.00:09:07 - Goals for FC United Wrexham, aiming for European futsal competitions.00:14:23 - Progressions of players from the club into higher-level football.00:17:30 - Andrew's motivation to help others and combat negativity in sports.00:23:05 - Importance of instilling values in children for good citizenship.00:23:39 - Emphasis on humility and sportsmanship during celebrations.00:29:51 - Importance of perseverance during tough times in coaching and life.00:32:00 - Rewarding feeling when players express gratitude for life lessons learned.00:33:01 - Challenges of coaching different age groups and adapting teaching methods.00:34:22 - Desire to return to adult coaching and futsal.00:35:00 - Need for financial support and community engagement for the club.00:36:05 - Encouragement for volunteers and promoting the club's story.00:39:15 - Advice on maintaining moral clarity and pride in one's actions.If you would like to learn more about Andrew and FC United of Wrexham you can check them out here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lee-ruscoe-72645811b/ X: https://x.com/FCUtdofWxm X: https://x.com/AndrewRuscoe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOtherWrexham