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Episode 35: A Discussion with Zac Ludwig, Founder and CEO of Switching The Field

2/11/2018

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Zac Ludwig on the show! Zac is the Founder and CEO of Switching the Field, a company that provides education and development services to youth soccer organizations in areas they otherwise are unable or struggle to sufficiently serve their members. He is also an instructor for various United Soccer Coaches and US Soccer coaching courses.

In what is perhaps a timely conversation, our discussion revolves much around US Soccer on the coaching side, with the changes to US Soccer Licensing courses. We also discuss various topics that have been on Zac's mind from a coach development standpoint, and it is an excellent followup to our previous podcast discussion!

Be sure to follow Zac and Switching The Field on Twitter and check out their website: https://www.switchingthefield.com/

You can also check out Switching The Field on YouTube and Facebook!

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Episode 34: A Discussion with Mark O Sullivan, Coach and Youth Development with AIK Sweden and Coach Education Consultant with the Canadian FA

2/4/2018

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Mark O Sullivan on the show! Mark currently works in coach and youth development with AIK Sweden. He is a PhD researcher, District Coach Educator within Stokholm, and a Coach Education Consultant with the Canadian FA.

Our discussion delves deep into the topics of sport specialization, youth development, and much more. It's a great discussion which combines both practical experience with academic research in an approachable manner.

Be sure to follow Mark on Twitter: @Markstkhlmand check out his website: https://footblogball.wordpress.com/

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Episode 33: #SexismInSoccer, a Discussion with Female Coaches in the Game

12/10/2017

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This week the Coaching Journey is joined by Twitter’s own @soccrcoachprobs and a panel of her friends to speak about the rampant problems female coaches have in the world of soccer. @soccrcoachprobs joined Twitter in 2011 about three months after her players introduced her to the witty world of @soccergrlprobs.

Anonymity has been an outlet for many personalities on the internet and for @soccrcoachprobs this is no exception as she tweets about a wide spectrum of problems from crazy helicopter parents and bad referees to difficult players and the pressure to win.


In today’s podcast, we will discuss the topic of sexism as seen through the eyes of a female coach.


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Episode 32: A Discussion with Adrian Bradbury, Founder and Director of the Football For Good Academy

5/1/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Adrian Bradbury on the show! Adrian is the current founder and director of the Football for Good Academy in Uganda. Our discussion is an excellent one focusing on Adrian's journey that has brought him to a place few would have ever expected having started in Toronto.

We discuss Adrian's work in creating and fostering a highly competitive academy in Uganda with the hopes of developing professional footballers and helping the greater community. We talk about their development as well as the idea behind natural talent and the issues that Adrian faces in a region that few are familiar with.

Be sure to follow Adrian on Twitter: @AdrianBradbury as well as Football For Good Academy: @FFG_Academy

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Episode 31: A Discussion with Carrie Taylor, Coach, Writer, and Host of Women Talking Football

4/24/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey is excited to welcome Carrie Taylor on the show! Carrie is a coach, writer for SoccerNation, and she is also the host of Women Talking Football, a radio show!

Our discussion today focuses on women involved in the sport, as we look at the difficulties many women face in a sport that some wrongfully consider to be a "man's game." Why do we see a dearth of female coaches? Why does a man coaching a female team not raise any issues, but a woman coaching a male team raises concern? This is an important and frank discussion that everyone should listen to, because Carrie looks at the double standards that have been placed on the environment and discusses them in an open and honest manner. As we always say, together we can help shape the future of the game. Carrie offers one of our most important podcasts to date, and she provides some must listen commentary on a topic that has wide-ranging consequences.

Be sure to follow Carrie on Twitter: @Carrie1v1 and stay up to date with Women Talking Football by visiting their website: www.womentalkingfootball.com
and by liking their Facebook page!

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Episode 30: A Discussion with Paul Holocher, Director of Player Development, U16, U18 Head Coach, San Jose Earthquakes Academy

4/17/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Paul Holocher on the show! Paul is the current Director of Player Development, as well as U16 and U18 Head Coach with the San Jose Earthquakes Academy.

We have a fantastic discussion today looking at youth development in the United States and explore whether or not the professional youth development structure in the U.S. is maximizing its ability to develop pros. We tackle the issue of college soccer vs academy development, and explore the areas in which the youth landscape is improving, and the areas in which it needs to improve.

Be sure to follow Paul on Twitter: @HolocherPaul

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Episode 29: A Discussion with Tim Bradbury, Director of Coaching for Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association

4/10/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Tim Bradbury on the show. Tim is the current Director of Coaching with Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association, as well as an NSCAA Instructor, and the Director of Coaching Development for SUSA.

Our discussion revolves around various "dogmas" within youth development as we discuss single vs multi-sport development, the best ways to educate coaches, and we also discuss the USSF and the changes taking place currently. It's a great discussion where Tim provides some thought-provoking concepts and offers some different ways to look at various concepts we've grown accustomed to hearing delivered the same way time after time.

Be sure to follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBDOCI

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Episode 28: A Discussion with Luis Swisher, DOC FC Boulder, CONCACAF Instructor, and former Guatemalan MNT Player

4/3/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Luis Swisher on the show! Luis is a former professional player and Guatemalan Men's National Team player. After his playing career, he worked with DC United and the New York Red Bulls, and is currently a Director of Coaching with FC Boulder, as well as their PDL Head Coach, and a CONCACAF Instructor.

Our discussion this week focuses on Luis' story on how he got to where he is today. We talk about the player development pathway both in Luis' home country as well as the United States and the ways we can develop professionals in this country. It is a great discussion with someone who matches his experience with humility and a desire to constantly improve.

Be sure to follow Luis on Twitter: @Luiswisher


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Episode 27: A Discussion with Reed Maltbie, Chief Content Officer at Changing the Game Project

3/27/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Reed Maltbie on the show! Reed is currently the Chief Content Officer and Lead Presenter at Changing the Game Project.

We delve into various "concepts" within youth development, some good, some bad, and all misunderstood. We touch on some recent topics and go over some conundrums coaches may face when creating their own philosophy. It is a fantastic discussion for any educator, coach, parent, or even player!

Be sure to follow Reed on Twitter at: @Coach_Reed and follow Changing the Game at: @CTGProjectHQ

You can also check out their website by visiting: http://changingthegameproject.com/

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Episode 26: A Discussion with Frank Tschan, Coach Educator with US Soccer

3/20/2017

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This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Frank Tschan on the show! Frank is a Coach Educator with US Soccer, but before that he was living and working in Germany as the Director of Sports and Club Manager for the International School of Dusseldorf for 15 years. Frank also served as the ODP Director of Coaching Education for Europe, the NSCAA Regional Director for Europe, and worked closely with the DFB’s coaching education department on a variety of programs and initiatives.

Our discussion focuses on US Soccer's holistic approach towards coach education and the changes being implemented throughout the country. We have a back and forth over some cliches, such as "The game being the teacher" and we have a good chat with the work being done in Germany and the possible dangers in copy and pasting those "fixes" onto the US landscape.

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