Ep 346: Inside the 3four3 Program Providing Soccer Education for Parents – Masterclass Lesson 1

In this episode of the podcast, Gary and Benny discuss the 3four3 Masterclass, a parent education program aimed at equipping parents on how to better guide their kid’s soccer development.

They explore how the program evolved from personal training to a comprehensive tool for parents, highlighting the critical role parents play in their kid’s soccer journey.

The conversation dives into the five key components of player development:
* Structured club training.
* Household influence.
* Playing on their own.
* Pickup games.
* Personal training.

We also touch on the standards in academic settings, the changing quality of students over the years, and the influence of cultural and societal factors on education.

The episode concludes with discussing the importance of finding the right environment and overcoming systemic challenges in American soccer.

00:00 Intro
03:05 Quality of Students in Academics over Time
11:13 Main (Where Ben started the video)
11:29 Masterclass Origin and Description
17:06 The Team Environment (part of the 5 components of player develoment)
22:08 Coaches Can Discern Who is Putting in the Work
23:03 On Technical Debt
27:10 Insert Kobe Bryant’s testimonial
29:37 Household/Family Influence
35:41 Playing on Your Own Influence
39:22 Pickup Game Influence
45:40 Personal Training Influence
56:01 On Attempts to Create a Pickup Soccer Environment

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