Evolving Game - November 2023

I started playing club at the age of 6, played up to my Junior year in HS. Played on a few men’s teams post HS. To be honest I wasn’t a talented player. Who were the coaches you had as a player that you have most learned from or most appreciate now that you are a coach?

I love coaching these guys. I feel a large aspect of coaching is to try to prepare them for what is to come. They have a lot of soccer to play. They have a lot of life to live. This was an awesome experience, and I am ecstatic that they will have this memory for the rest of their lives. However, it’s a small part of who they are. They are much more than just athletes or national champions. In the end there will be ups and downs, obstacles to overcome, heartbreak and jubilation. Basically, all the twists, turns and emotions that life will throw at all of us. Hopefully the experiences and the life lessons learned through soccer will aid them in all their future endeavors.