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Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast92. Game Day. Part 2Finally. The whistle has been blown. Kick off.Welcome to part 2 of the game day series! @leedunnesoccer
2025-12-1915 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast92. Game Day. Part 1Game Day is chaos, if you let it be.You can also take a lot of steps forward before you even play a game with organization and communication. Part 1 will help you set up for success.@leedunnesoccer
2025-12-1217 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast91. Is It Game Like?Game Like isn't just about creating a replica of the game in training. It's relating the game to the training in as many ways as possible.
2025-12-0511 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast90. Soft SkillsNot just moving the ball, or moving players. Soft skills are about people, and relationships. They are about building community, and developing an environment that support your players goals, and your team goals.Here are there tools, connected to the 6 tasks of a coach.@leedunnesoccer
2025-11-2117 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast89. Knowledge AND WisdomEinsteins knowledge and wisdom quote is referenced a lot, and I am doing the same here. But how does it apply to coaching? Here is the environment I am working to create.@Leedunnesoccer
2025-11-1414 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast88. Organization is EVERYTHINGOrganization is EVERYTHING.From level 1 of players in pinnies and balls set out.To level 2 - players playing in their positions and not just running around.To level 3 - style of play, game plan and execution! @leedunnesoccer
2025-11-0711 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast87. Training Lacking Intensity? Use This."How do I improve the intensity of the players?"Answer? There are thousands of things you can do.This one thing, for me, is the magic ticket in the right environment...@Leedunnesoccer
2025-10-3114 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast86. When and How to ObserveObservation is an essential tool in coaching, but when do I observe? How do I observe?@leedunnesoccer
2025-10-2411 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast85. What is Speed of Play Anyway?QUICKER! BREAK! We all hear this during games. There is a better way for players to learn how to play QUICK, without RUSHING.@leedunnesoccer
2025-10-1710 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast84. Context for Training SessionsHere are my 5 steps to creating a training session that will work for your players.I also mentioned the Constraints Episode to help you become familiar with how you can change the training session and what those unintended consequences might be:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JQDdL5ueR6brZ6ukEmWLh?si=70754e8df62b40c1@leedunnesoccer
2025-10-1017 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast83. TournamentsI'm not telling you if you should, or should not play in tournaments. I'm asking you to pay attention to how you prepare.@leedunnesoccer
2025-10-0311 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast82. Ref!!!You know those ref's who are out to get you and the team you coach?
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2024-04-1207 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast81. Maximizing HoursHow many did you coach this week? How did you maximize those hours!?
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2024-02-2312 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast80. Is It Fun?Be demanding without being demeaning.
Fun is not just messing around.
Real talk.
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2024-01-1214 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast79. Team HuddleHaving worked with numerous teams and coaches, I'm always looking to get going on the right foot. How can I get my players switched on, and ready, without needing to tell them so?
I have some ideas, presented here, but I also want to know yours!
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2023-10-0613 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast78. MotivationWhat motivates your players? Does your motivation match theirs? Follow some simple, but effective steps here to explore the motivation of your players, and improve your coaching interactions and expectations immediately.
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2023-09-2215 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast77. Summer ReflectionWhat did you get out of this summer?
Interested in my KCBS interview? Here it is!
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2023-09-0712 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast76. Talking to Your PlayersIt’s been a while, but I’m back! With my most recent experience, it seems pertinent to discuss how we talk to the players and maximize our time with them. Tell me what you think… @leedunnesoccer
2023-07-1915 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast75. Buy Them All A Boot BrushHelp them see the bigger picture...
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2022-12-2209 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast74. Who Is The Best Player?Spoiler. All of them.
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2022-12-1516 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast73. The World Cup Is ComingHow are you harnessing the world cup to grow the game in your community?
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2022-11-1811 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast72. Play 2 - Scrimmages - GamesHow much do you put into the end of practice game your team plays?
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2022-10-1427 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast71. The ToolboxListen in, and then check out episode 36 with Chris Rogers where we touch on more items in the 'tool box'.
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2022-09-2329 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast70. Just BEJust BE. You'l appreciate the benefit it has for your players.
2022-09-1318 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast69. Honest. Kind. Helpful.How we give feedback can greatly impact the reception, and action, of that feedback. Try it out.
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2022-08-2618 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast68. What Are Your Strengths?It's been 7 months, but we're back! Well, I'm back for you!
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2022-08-1112 min
Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast67. It's All About WinningTrue or False? It is all about winning. However, we can win in so many ways than on the scoreboard.
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2022-01-1417 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast66. Play Practice PlayI'm applying for the US Soccer Instructor License and I'm excited! I also deleted 2GB of session plans from my computer.
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2021-12-2613 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast65. 4 Ways To Connect With Every PlayerPlease leave me a rating on your podcast provider. Share with your coaching friends.
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2021-11-2215 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast64. Make More Money!Everyone wants more money, but if you sit with a director and ask for more they will tell you that they don't have the budget for it. So, what are you going to do about it?
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2021-11-0922 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast63. Could They Do It At Home?Instead of using 90 minutes to train everything you saw that was wrong in the last game, why not challenge your players to do things at home?
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2021-10-1817 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast62. Green LinesYou've played FIFA Ultimate Team, right? No? Google it. Look at the formation and the colored lines. Green is good. Red is bad. How many green lines are in your team?
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2021-10-0617 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast61. Keep The Ball In Play@tacticalpad sponsors this episode. Explore their brilliant software here.
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2021-09-1614 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast60. Summer of Love. And OpportunityThere is so much soccer going on. How do we capitalize? How do we boost our soccer culture?
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2021-07-1114 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast59. No AbsolutesThis episode comes off of the back of some deep conversations at Soccer Camp about the absolutes that players are taught. In my opinion, there are none - listen to my explanation!
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2021-06-2217 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast58. Change Your Questions, Change your ResultsOur questions only often elicit the answer we want. Could you play wide there? Instead, try some of these ideas...
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2021-05-2221 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast57. PunishmentsWe've all given punishments in one form or another, but why? And importantly, what could we do differently?
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2021-05-0427 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast56. Optimize Your Training EnvironmentWe had time off, and so much opportunity to reflect and adapt the way we do things AKA not more of the same, please. Yet, for many, it is returning to the same and finding the same issues. Here I explore some ways you can optimize your training space to benefit your players.
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2021-04-0919 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast55. Coaching 9v9Continuing the discussion from 7v7 soccer into the 9v9 world.
'Carry on' as they say...!
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2021-03-1916 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast54. Coaching 7v7A lot of great people contributed to this episode, so be sure to give them a follow, after you leave a review and tell us what you think:
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2021-02-0520 min
PK Soccer Youth Coaching3. Lee Dunne: 1v1's Outside the BoxLee Dunne is a A License Coach, Author and Director of Programs at San Francisco Youth Soccer. In today’s episode we discuss Lee’s his roles and responsibilities as a Director of Programs and his dedication to improving the standards of player development, participation and coach education. We also had the opportunity to learn more about his new boo 1v1’s Outside the Box.visit Lee's website https://www.leedunnesoccer.com/Follow Lee Dunne on Twitter https://twitter.com/LeeDunneSoccer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leedunnesoccer/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LeeDunneSoccerPurc...
2021-02-0156 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast53. The 48-hour ruleIn follow up to my recent blog, with the same title, here is an expansion with some more thoughts. I also include a brief conversation with a good friend of mine, from the Environment Mastermind Facebook group. You can join this group, for free, here!
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2021-01-2217 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast52. 1v1's Outside the Box Book ReviewIt's finally here. The episode that releases my book.
1v1's Outside of the Box will challenge you to prepare, and to evolve as a coach when considering how you coach your players.
Buy the book today!
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2020-12-1506 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast51. Stop. Freezing. It.That's enough!
For me, anyway.
Check it out. Actual audio from my own stop and freeze moments. There is a better way and I tell you in this episode!
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2020-12-1111 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast50. Maximizing TimeEPISODE 50!
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Today is about maximizing time. Some ideas for saving time, maximizing time, and the overall inclusion for all of our players in their training environment, from them creating the team warm-up to you sharing the training plans, and beyond.
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2020-11-1318 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast49. Player PowerNot the type of power that gets someone fired, but as you'll hear, more about building a team and them even supporting the coach!
Join me as I share two key approaches for empowering players in your environment, and giving them the best opportunity for success.
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2020-10-2334 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast48. Constraints on Practice and Players - Ben BellListen in to Ben Bell as he shares some information from his latest book about the Constraints Lead Approach for coaching. There is a lot to take away as we talk about:
What constraints are and how they affect the game.
Why we use them.
What we don't see when we use them.
Constraints and challenges for individuals.
What a training environment should look like if we're following the Constraints Lead Approach correctly...
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2020-09-2559 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast47. Volunteer Power and Flexibility - Damian MolinariThe next installment for 'Volunteer Power' is with the awesome Damian Molinari. He is a volunteer with many hats within the SF Youth Soccer League, including a certified STAR referee (listen to the intro to learn more) and, of course, a coach.
He shares the need for flexibility, building communities, and creating opportunities using Soccer as the tool.
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2020-08-2130 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast46. Analyzing the Game for Consistency - Sina Azimi@AnalysisbySina joins the podcast to share his approach for analyzing the game.
He shares his story from starting out as an assistant and fulfilling his role, to taking on a lead coaching role and getting into the weeds of formations/systems of play, problem-solving, consistency in training and games, and what the future might hold for tactics in Soccer.
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2020-08-0759 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast45. Volunteer Power with a Team Manager - Kelly PorporaPart 5 of the Volunteer Power series for San Francisco Youth Soccer introduces Kelly Porpora. Kelly provides the perspective of a team manager and one from being involved in both club and recreational soccer. We talk about resources, mentorship, glitter mermaids, and building a team. Its a really good one so share the love on this through your social media and tag SF Youth Soccer (@SFYouthSoccer) and myself (@leedunnesoccer) with your thoughts.
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2020-07-3133 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast44. Patience and Quality at the Grassroots - Michael CarrollThis episode features Michael Carroll (@TFCCoachMikeC) and his grassroots passion. Listen as he shares his methods for working with the youngest and most valuable players in the Houston area and how important it is to engage and captivate that age, along with their parents.
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2020-07-2455 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast43. Volunteer Power with Eric DuongIn this 4th installment of Volunteer Power, I talk with Eric Duong about his process for coaching multiple teams and handling the different levels of play that the SFYS league offers, and the benefits to communicating with the parents.
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2020-07-1722 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast42. Volunteer Power with 3 Simple Objectives - Heather MurdochIn the 3rd part of the 'Volunteer Power' series for San Francisco Youth Soccer, I have an excellent conversation with volunteer extraordinaire Heather Murdoch. She is all in for the game and for the players. She also has a thing or two to say about coaching different levels, boys and girls, and even playing time. Thanks, Heather!
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2020-07-1017 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast41. Volunteer Power with a Learning Curve! - Hazen SewellAs part of the continued Volunteer Power series, I share an excerpt from my conversation with volunteer coach Hazen Sewell. She loves the game, is beginning to love the challenge, and it shows!
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2020-07-0314 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast40. Volunteer Power with Planning and Sharing - Abe WallinI recently had a conversation with a volunteer coach from SF Youth Soccer. Here is an excerpt from our talk about engaging players, and then planning to maximize the time that we do have, instead of complaining about the time we don't have.
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2020-06-2620 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast39. Persistence and Pathways - Eddie HertsenbergFrom playing professional soccer in the US and Europe to finding a coaching home with RSL AZ and Utah Royals, and taking over TikTok this episode is a dive into the world of Eddie Hertsenberg (@hertsenc).
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2020-06-1257 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast38. Coaching in Another World - Ryan EldredThe Global Football Coach stops by to share his insight from coaching in the UK, the USA, and recently in China. His story is incredible and its really just getting going. I'm excited for you to learn about his pathway and his ambitions in this episode.
Catch up with Ryan on Instagram @golbalfootballcoach
You can also read the blog, as we eagerly anticipate chapters 4,5,6 via his LinkedIn - Ryan Eldred.
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2020-05-2931 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast37. Playing Soccer, Coaching Soccer - Getting to know Coach LeeI was interviewed by Chance Daniel for the SF Elite Academy 'getting to know coach _' series. This was a fun trip to talk about my own experience and reflect on the work I am doing now to benefit and challenge the players I work with. Enjoy! @tacticalpad sponsors this episode. Explore their brilliant software here.
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2020-05-1557 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast36. Getting to the Coaches Toolbox - Chris RogersChris joins the podcast to share his experience, coaching pathway, and his recent role of coaching education for CAL South. He has an incredible story and is working hard to improve on both sides of the education system with instructing and completing the A license.
Let him know what you think @ChrisMRogers11 on Twitter
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2020-05-011h 13Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast35. Why Why Why, and the Coaching Shirts - Pete NowakowskiPete and I connected a while ago, and took in a game together at West Sydney Wanderers in January - we had a brilliant time as two coaches who had connected digitally and connected instantly on the train and at the game!
Pete has an exciting story of trials and experiences - if you don't already, follow him @petenowakowski
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2020-04-1748 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast34. I believe in you - Coach Miguel 'Migzi' GutierrezObservations and Role Models -
How are coaches interacting with athletes? Body language and behavior and then interactions with players and the style of play, then relativity of practices to the game.
Humbled by many great coaches that he has had the opportunity to observe.
Playing time for Club vs High School.
High School Pride
Short season actually replicate a professional environment - closest thing for players to experience the college environment.
Getting feedback
Asking different questions - 'who inspired you today?'
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2020-04-1048 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast33. Listen - Kieron BoyleTodays guest is Kieron Boyle of Eclipse Soccer Club, amongst many other roles, shares his message of listening.
There is so much awesome content from Kieron here, so please enjoy and let us know that you enjoyed it:
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Listen to Kierons Mini Rants podcast!
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2020-04-0354 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast32. Give them the Chance - Paul Kelshaw'Give them the chance that I never had' is Paul's message and the driving force behind what he does.
Join me as we explore his path to the USA from Burnley, and the ever changing landscape of personal goals.
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Listen to his podcast too!
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2020-03-271h 01Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast31. Now what?We’re all off - now what?
So what do you do with this time?
There are lots of options for you:
LeeDunneSoccer Mastermind
Twitter. And lots of Twitter!
You might also have personal goals that you’ve put off - I got a Ukulele for Christmas and I’m PLAYING it, or at least trying to. You'll hear it here!
What about your players?
Engage your players with a Zoom, digital, team meeting - Like this
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2020-03-2018 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast30. Coach them ALL Unopposed AND Opposed - Mark SavvidesPrepare for a logical discussion around the use of opposed and unopposed practices, including the value and the transitions between the two. Mark also gets into 1v1's and his position on them. Make sure to listen for the quote of the show 'Soccer is 1v1's with help' .
Follow him - @Mark_S92
Tell him what you think of his methodology - ask him questions.
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2020-03-131h 06Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast29. My First Instructor (and some tech) - Erik OmanAt the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Baltimore - #BMORE20 - I was able to grab a 25 minute chat with Erik Oman. He has an incredible story with varied experiences from the MLS to directing the Puget Sound Premier League. He was also the first coaching instructor I had in the USA, leading me through the National Diploma!
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2020-02-2824 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast28. Do you really Love Soccer? - Guest John KokkorisJoin me with the incredible guest that is John Kokkoris of Johan Juniors Soccer Club.
Talk the talk? Walk the walk. And he graciously spent an hour explaining and allowing me to explore his walk every day:
The environment, the demand, the expectations, the quality, the commitment, the model.
His incredible mentor.
His players desire to be the best they can be.
The Orange Machine
His humble opinion for creating an environment for the player, and not for himself.
And so much more.
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2020-02-1456 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast27. Dominant. Relentless. Lion - Dan AbrahamsStop what you're doing. Be ready to take notes and improve everything for yourself and your players.
Dan Abrahams is an outstanding guest in todays episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Baltimore - #BMORE20.
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2020-01-3149 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast26. #BMORE20 - Friday ReviewConstantly amazed.
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2020-01-1835 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast25. #BMORE20 - Thursday ReviewHere is what I know from today at the United Soccer Coaches Convention!!
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2020-01-1736 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast24. Getting Technical Development into your PracticesTwitter has helped me to produce this podcast, and I love it!
I put out a question:
How do you get the ‘technical’ work into your practices? Do you isolate? Coach it for the first part of an SSG? Expect players to be proficient already? ‘Remind’ players through tactical work?
The responses were awesome. I have collated them into several categories for your ears to enjoy! If you hear something good. PAUSE. and then hit up whichever of the following amazing people for their contribution so can share / learn more.
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2020-01-1045 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast23. Questions with Bernard HoffroggeMy new friend, Bernard, approached me recently and wanted to schedule some time to get together and talk Soccer. He is a coach and counsellor at the Two Rivers Soccer Camp and is starting out on his own coaching journey. He has coached teams within the SF Youth Soccer league, that I am the program director for, and is simply eager to be the best he can be, which begins with asking questions.
We sat for almost two hours and after I realized it should have been recorded (newbie to this podcasting business) and so had him...
2019-12-271h 11
"On the Touchline" - Football/Soccer PodcastSeason 3: Episode 6, Lee Dunne @LeeDunneSoccerLee Dunne is soccer coach, soccer administrator, and fellow podcast host based near San Francisco, California.
To connect with the Heads and Volleys podcast, learn more about Lee and follow his journey, visit his website: https://www.leedunnesoccer.com/
Lee holds a USSF "B" License and; in addition, he holds an NSCAA (now United Soccer Coaches) Premier Diploma and Director of Coaching certificate, as well as a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and Youth Sport from Sheffield Hallam University in England.
He is currently pursuing his USSF "A" License.
2019-12-111h 05Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast22. Leaders and InfluencersA mini soapbox episode from me today.
Community. Coaches. Family.
Waiting for my 'A' license assessment.
The holidays!
Twitter!
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2019-12-0626 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast21. Challenging the Rules - Brian McGibbonBrian delivers some brilliant content for you - He's like a wind-up-doll. Ask a couple of questions and away he goes.
So much quality experience and advice that comes from a genuine place of caring for the child and their development into the game we all love.
Some points Brian covers:
Challenging the rules - why do we do things the same way for years?
'real soccer'?
3 things - need to learn the game, need to play the game, need to have fun.
It has to be age appropriate.
New...
2019-11-2256 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast20. Being the person you needed - Colton BryantWhat a great chat this is with Colton Bryant - find him on Twitter @coachcolton.
We explore so much about his personal journey in Soccer, from where he started to where he is now and, specifically, what he is doing right now.
- What is your why? Colton's is incredibly powerful and a wonderful driving factor in everything he does. This got me going. 100%.
- Stop taking losses personally.
- Setting standards and living by those standards for ALL PLAYERS! Yes, even your best one!
- Conversation with players - building trust...
2019-11-0856 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast19. What do to with your Multi-Sport AthleteCoaches!
We're all likely in the same boat - fighting for the participation of those kids! Fighting with other sports, trying to get the fittest, healthiest player on the field, but they already played Basketball for an hour...
What are the chances of them playing pro anyway?
Content from:
Changing the Game Project - Is it wise to specialize? and What about the Single Sport Athlete?
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, article published 7-23, 2017.
USA Today High School Sports - Specialization or multi-sport participation?
@raymondverheije - (I was unable to...
2019-10-1931 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast18. Check your Ego - Edison GonzalezAs I wrapped up meeting two of the USSF 'A' license, I managed to get a conversation recorded with @eddie_g711 and what a chat it was!
His experiences, learning to check an ego and have an open mind to help you progress and develop as an individual and as a leader - What a great guy and I know you'll learn something from this conversation.
Enjoy!
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2019-09-2225 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast17. Win the Day - Byron GutierrezMan I loved recording this episode with Byron!
It came as an additional discussion with Byron after his contribution to the pre/early season review podcast.
Byron has a unique experience with coaching high school football as well as high school soccer and there are a lot of crossovers in the environment he is building within his program.
I encourage you to share with Byron and I on twitter @Byron22911 and @LeeDunneSoccer how you are winning the day.
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2019-09-0846 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast16. Pre/Early Season - Hows it going?Todays episode was made possible by so many people.
I put a question out to my Twitter following and the responses helped to shape what you are hearing.
A HUGE thank you to:
@jc_playmakerWNY
@CoachDeveau
@Stuwalton
@calst88
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@CoachMigzi
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@petenowakowski
@ricky_powers3
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@Byron22911
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@IgorVinoj
@King8Paddy
@Jenksno1
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2019-08-2437 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast15. Creating a Development Plan for your PlayerDo you have an individual development plan for your players?
I share my recent license task for creating an individual development plan, and share some of the material from that task on my website.
Part of this process includes a previous podcast discussion surrounding your own game model. You can find that episode here, but understanding the way you want your players to play will really help make this process clear. Secondly, knowing your player through personal conversations will help them believe in the process. Take the time!
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2019-07-1935 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast14. Game What? Game Model! - Paddy King P.2Paddy King (@King8Paddy) joins me for a valuable chat on Game Models.
How they help you as an individual coach to not only develop how you think the game should be played, but even just to help you get your beliefs down on paper.
Then, how that impacts everything you do and the culture around you.
Then, how that culture encourages others to join you - the people you really want to join you.
Then, the value of sharing it with your own players and a nice story from my...
2019-07-051h 01Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast13. This will change the way you see it - Alastair Feasey Get to know my good friend Ali Feasey in this episode.
His experience from summer camp to director of coaching has given him some great tools and taught him the value of the people around him.
Some things we cover:
Getting your hours in.
Professionalism vs uneducated coaches.
Parents act the way the coach does.
More positivity for the licensing pathway.
Culture.
The real importance of volunteers.
Managing people and listening to them.
Play Practice Play.
The value of evaluations for players and teams to t...
2019-06-2041 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast12. Physical Development for Every Player - Barry McCabe@tacticalpad sponsors todays episode. Explore their brilliant software here.
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2019-06-061h 01Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast11. 30 Years of Coaching ExperienceI get on my soap box for todays episode.
Why does '30 years of experience' outweigh any coaching education experience now?
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2019-05-2329 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast10. Click on 1 and 5 more open - Paddy King P.1We really just scratched the surface.
Introducing Patrick King. Current DOC for CUSA Soccer in Ohio.
A fantastic story of coaching, including the support and travel with his wife and kids.
@King8Paddy
@NYRedBulls
@IRONBOUNDSOCCERCLUB
@AZSCThunder
@cusasoccer
Paddy's honorable mentions:
@KeiranSmith1
@RaymondVerhein
@BalonFoot
Some of the topics we cover:
Technical training vs Skill development.
Self Reflection.
Game models - buy the book.
Language.
Level of play shaping your coaching career.
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2019-05-091h 04Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast9. Redefining Success, Part 2Part 2 focuses on you. What are you doing as a coach for success and how to redefine success.
What does your practice environment look like? Do you take classes? Do you have a mentor or role model? Are you active online?
Special mentions:
Einstein.
Fieldnotes.
#soccerchat
Positive Coaching Alliance
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2019-04-2533 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast8. Redefining Success, Part 1Todays episode is focusing on your season and how you define the success.
Part 1 -
Only one team can win. The odds are against you. Not winning does not have to be the end of the world as we know it.
So, how do you adjust your team focus? Included in that is the focus of the parents.
I share with you some of the tools I use to help adjust the player and parent focus - Ultimately, the players we are coaching are not about to walk onto the field...
2019-04-1832 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast7. Working with the Youth PlayerKey ideas for working with 4-10 year olds.
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2019-04-0430 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast6. The GameEnjoy the wild ride of 'the Game'!
This is my own experience, with some of the key elements of the game, and how I handle those.
Find out about my process with the pre-game and warm up, assigning and identifying team / player targets, making substitutions, giving team talks, and even working with (not against!) the passionate parents!
Special thanks and notes:
"Everything that goes on in a match, except shooting, you can do in a rondo" Johan Cruyff.
FIFA 11+ warm up to prevent injuries
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2019-03-2038 minHeads and Volleys Soccer Podcast5. Setting up for SuccessHelpful tips to set your soccer season up for success.
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