Inside American Soccer: Coaching, Social Media, and Beyond with Benjamin Rogers
In this episode host Gary has Benjamin (who played for Brian from age 10 on) share his transformation from a soccer player to a coach and his role as a social media manager for 3four3.
The discussion includes the importance of understanding the sport’s political and cultural dimensions, the critical role of education in youth coaching, and the influence of social media in shaping perceptions.
07:03 Early Memories of playing for Brian
09:00 Coaching Journey Begins
18:33 College and Career Path
20:57 The Value of Education
30:25 Soccer as a Cultural Phenomenon
31:46 Soccer is More than “Just a Game”, just “Entertainment”
34:30 The People/Fan/Supporters have the Power
36:25 What can Youth Coaches do to Influence Large Scale Change
41:15 The Impact of the 3four3 Coaching Program
43:27 Filming and Capturing the Real Art
43:59 On Masterclass
44:53 Challenges Parents Face in Youth Soccer
45:25 The Importance of Soccer Education for Parents
47:53 Regrets and Realizations: High School Soccer
48:31 The D1 Mentality: Misconceptions and Realities
49:46 Junior College Pathways: Opportunities and Challenges
52:50 The Impact of Social Media on Youth Soccer
56:41 The Challenge(s) of Doing Deep Work
59:04 Finding Passion and Flow in Life and Soccer
01:04:21 Benny’s Role in 3four3: Contributions and Experiences
01:08:22 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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