Episodes
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Dribbling Coaching Cues for young players
In this episode I give the listener some coaching cues to use when teaching dribbling to young players.
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Communicating to young players
In this episode I discuss how best to communicate to young players.
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Let’s talk dribbling! Are you coaching the right things for your age group?
In this episode I discuss dribbling. I dive into dribbling and what to focus on in age group.
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Tips on how to communicate with kids ages 3-7
In this episode I give volunteer coaches some tips on how best to communicate with kids 3-7.
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Post Game Analysis
Dive into how and why a coach should do a post game analysis.
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Importance of small sided games
Are you incorporating small sided games into your practices? If not you should be. In this episode I talk about the importance of small sided games and why you need to incorporate them into your training.
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Coaching tool #3: Knowledge of the game
In this episode I discuss why your knowledge of the game, age groups, and level of play is important for a successful coach.
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Must have coaching tool #2: Your Voice
Your voice and how you communicate to players is one of the most powerful tools at a coaches disposal. Take a listen.
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Must have coaching tool #1: Have a practice plan!
All great coaches have practices plans. In this episode I talk about what a coach must think about when making a practice plan.
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USWNT Thoughts
What can we learn as coaches from the USWNT early World Cup exit?
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Tournaments: Love and Hate
In this episode I talk about my love/hate relationship with tournaments. How they can be good for players, parents, and coaches and why they can be so bad.
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Coaching Creativity
In this episode I discuss things coaches need to do I practice and in games that will help players learn to be creative!
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Coaching Styles: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
There are many coaching styles out there. In this episode I discuss what coaches should think about when finding their coaching style.
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Dynamic vs Static Practices
What does a dynamic practice look like? What does a static practice look like? Which one is better? Can you use both? In this episode I answer why you should use both at times.
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Technique: Ball Striking
Every player in the game of Soccer NEEDS to know how to strike and kick the ball. In this episode I talk about ball striking and what specific techniques to coach at different age groups.
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Technique: Passing
In this episode I talk about the technique of passing. I discuss the purpose of passing, different types of passes, passing cues, and age group specific passing ideas.
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Dribbling Coaching Cues
What is a coaching cue? Why are they important? What cues should I use when coaching dribbling? In this episode I answer all these questions and give some good dribbling cues to use with players at different ages.
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How to coach dribbling
In this episode I give and overview of dribbling and why it’s important and what you as a coach should focus on at different ages.
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Tactic Principle: Staying Connected
What’s does staying connected mean? Why is staying connected important and how does it lead to success on the pitch?
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Game Day!!! Are you ready coach?
Game day is exciting! As a coach are you prepared? In this episode I give the recreational (U9 and Up) Coach some helpful hints on how to be prepared for game day.
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Practice Killers: Things coaches do to kill their practices.
In this episode I talk about what things ruin (kill) your practices and how to avoid them.
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Spring Welcome Podcast
Quick welcome and introduction to the spring season!
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U4-U8 Coaching Methods: Guided Discovery
In this episode I discuss the Guided Discovery Method to coaching. This is a great method to use with your players to teach the game of soccer.
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Let’s talk defense!!!
In this episode I discuss defensive principles and the role of the first, second, and third defender.
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Game day coaching awareness
In this episode I talk about things to aware of and to avoid in your coaching on game day.
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Tapping into a child’s imagination
In this episode I talk about using a child’s imagination to help you get the most out of your practice. If you coach kids 3-8 you need to take listen.
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Avoid Joystick Coaching
In this episode I describe what joystick coaching is and why it should be avoided for player development sake.
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Two must have coaching tips for all youth coaches.
Do you check for understanding? Are you using coaching cues? In this episode I talk about why coaches should always use coaching cues and should always check for understanding.
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Communicating to young players 4U-8U
In this episode I give coaches tips and tricks on how to communicate to young players ages 3-8.
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Spread out, spread out, spread out!
In this episode I give coaches tips on how to coach spreading the field and team shape. Note: You better have patience.
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Dribbling U4-U8
Dribbling is the most fundamental skill of soccer. In this episode I talk about age specific dribbling for coaches who coach U4-U8 soccer.
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Game day do’s and dont’s
It’s game day! In this episode I talk how to make your game days successful!
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How to herd the cats. It’s all about transitions.
Coaching youth sports is like herding cats. I hear this all the time. In this episode I talk about to herd (kids) quickly and effectively. It’s all about transitions.
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Practice Killers
Avoid these practice killers if you want to have a great practice session.
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Sideline Behavior
Why good sideline behavior is so important and how a coaches behavior effects parents behavior.
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End of season thoughts
In this episode I discuss the importance of reflecting on your season. The end of the season is a great time to reflect on your team and your coaching. This will help guide you into your next season.
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What makes a good coach
While coaching is very subjective there are some attributes that I believe all good coaches posses.
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Laddering your Practice Session
I talk about laddering your practice session. How do we do it? What is it? Why is it important? Sessions should build from simple to complex.
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Using the explorative method to enhance your coaching with young players
In this episode I breakdown what the explorative method is and how it can be used to teach young players the game and in particular the skills of soccer.
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How to discipline difficult players
In this episode I give you ideas on how to discipline young players kindly and effectively.
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Coaching Cues: what are they and why they are important to player success.
In this episode I dive into what a coaching cue is and why it’s important to your training session and player development.
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Soccer Techniques and Tactics for 4U-8U players
In this episode of Coach Talk with Coach Tall Guy I talk about what techniques and tactics coaches should focus on at different ages from 4U-8U.
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What makes a good or bad coach: A player perspective.
In this episode of Coach Talk with Coach Tall Guy I talk with Cole a 16 year old select player about what makes a good coach from a player perspective
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How to talk young players ages 4-8
In this episode I dive into how to talk to young players. I give tips and ideas that will help you communicate to young players.
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Let’s talk defense
In this episode I address basic defensive principles in the game if soccer.
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Game day 5U-7U
Tips to make your game day successful.
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Game Day
In this episode I talk about what to do on game day. I explore the warm up, pre game and post game talk, game day procedures and parent communication.
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Opening Week
Spring season is here! Time to get the kids pumped and excited about soccer. In this episode I discuss the importance of the first few weeks of practice.
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End of season evaluation
Coaches as your season wraps up you want to take some time to reflect and do a post season evaluation.
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Pillar 4: Physical
In this episode I dive into the physical component of player development.