Episode 4: Meet Bev Yanez: Fierce, Fearless, and Full of Fire

Bev Yanez is the kind of coach players run through a brick wall for - straightforward, passionate, and deeply committed. In this episode she reflects on how her time in Japan shaped her tactical mind, the challenges and joys of transitioning from player to head coach, and the fierce loyalty she feels for her team. From game time to motherhood, and scheduling date nights, Bev shares it all with humor, warmth, and unshakeable determination.Timestamps:⏳ 00:00– 0:1.15 | Podcast opening montage and how do you pronounce Yanez? 🎩⏳ 02:20 – 04:44 | Leaving college and living the dream ⚽⏳ 05.08 – 07.00 My agent called and 'the league's folded' ⚽⏳ 07.20 – 14.10 Japan..technical & tactical..'can you play center forward?'..the coacihng lightbulb ⚽⏳ 14.21 – 17.20 Coaching..self reflection...'how can we make it better' ⚽⏳ 17.21 – 24.00 Being a head coach is different ⚽⏳ 24.00 – 28.10 Finding players like Emma Sears ⚽⏳ 28.10 – 32.30 Advice for aspiring players and coaches ⚽ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.