Ep 5. Motivation

Ep 3. Emotional Control in Coaching

This week I am joined by Dr. Ashley Allanson (Assistant Professor of Instruction in Ohio University's Recreation & Sport Pedagogy Department). In this episode we delve into the world of Emotional Control and discuss the importance of emotion in the role of the coach; Arlie Hochschild's theory of emotional labor; and look into how the management of our emotions is tied inot the professional self-interests of the coach.

Ep 2. Developing Technique - Opposed or Unopposed?

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Johnny Cardello again. We discuss how to develop a player's technique.  We cover: - What is technique and how is this different from skill? - The element of pressure. - Teaching 1v1 dribbling. - Automaticity.

Ep 1. Developing a winning mentality.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Johnny Cardello. We discuss developing a winning mentality: We talk: - Developing trust and self confidence. - Attitude - Communication and Praise - Goal Setting - The 7 C's of championship winning teams: 1. Common Goal 2. Commitment 3. Complementary Roles 4. Clear Communication 5. Constructive Conflict 6. Cohesion 7. Credible Coaching

Ep 6. Ian Barker

In this week's episode, we interview Ian Barker, Director of Coaching Education Products & Programs for United Soccer Coaches. During this episode some of the topics we discuss are: - How he got into coaching and advise for people starting their first coaching jobs. - The professionalization of coaching. - Talent Identification and its relationship to player age. - US Soccer culture vs. the rest of the world.

Ep 5. Motivation

In this week's episode, we discuss motivation and explore the pyschological theories of Self-Determination and Self-Efficacy, and their practical applications when coaching.