On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Jason, a fellow girl dad, and one who was goodly enough to coach my younger daughter’s soccer team and who is one of the most genuine dudes I have had the pleasure of knowing recently. Here’s some of what we talk about:
First Question: What is a memory from his soccer playing days that really stands out?
- how cool it feels as a kid when an adult coach cheers you on, calls out your good effort and good plays
- how do you, as a coach, find the correct level of intensity in dealing with developing young girls as athletes and people?
- we share a sort of unhinged story about something an opposing coach said to Jason within earshot about an upcoming game that my daughter’s team played
- the competitiveness of modern youth sports from the point of view of players, coaches, and particularly parents
- which statement does Jason identify with more: “I love winning.” or “I hate losing.”?
- we take a quick digression in talking about the weird Coach Beard standalone episode of Ted Lasso
- why he picks one or two players per practice and focuses on coaching them up in a positive way
- when does he know it’s time to stop coaching his daughters’ teams?
- we share why we love being Girl Dads
- why Jason believes team sports are the most important thing in developing strong women
Find Jason on LinkedIn.
Theme song by Sorry Sweetheart.
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Produced by Deft Communications.
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Recorded at Postino 9CO.
