Joy and Pain of Coaching Soccer Abroad | UEFA A License Coach Blaine McKenna

Episode 3 of the Because Football Podcast is PERFECT for anyone looking to chase their dreams and get outside their comfort zone. We chat with soccer coach Blaine McKenna, who is currently based in beautiful Phuket (take it easy - it's pronounced Poo-ket), Thailand. Blaine is a UEFA A License coach with 14 years' experience coaching and educating coaches in 11 countries across five continents. During this time, he has worked at a range of grassroots and professional clubs. Blaine also has a Master's degree in sport psychology and works with professional players, coaches, and international athletes. We chat with him about his favorite Thai food (write yours in the comments below!), as well as the joys and challenges of coaching abroad in unfamiliar professional and cultural settings. This chat is primarily aimed towards aspiring soccer coaches, but it's also an entertaining listen for anyone daydreaming about setting out on a new path in life! Be sure to check out Blaine's new book "Coaching Abroad: How 8 Coaches Got Jobs and Succeeded Worldwide" available on Amazon You can find Blaine here: LinkedIn Instagram You can find more about Because Football and Transform Soccer programs here: Connect on LinkedIn Follow Because Football on Instagram Our Website