Ep 403: “Winning at all Cost” is ESSENTIAL for Coaching Development!

In this episode, we continue our conversation about coaching development in the U.S., addressing the intense pressure to win and its impact on coaching effectiveness.

We emphasize the importance of winning to provide coaches with breathing room to focus on player and team development. We discuss real-life scenarios, from dealing with star players and managing disruptive attitudes to balancing multiple sports commitments. We also examine the broader implications of youth soccer politics and parent involvement.

Whether you’re a coach or a parent, this episode offers crucial insights into the intricacies of coaching development and how to thrive in the current soccer landscape.

00:00 Intro
07:53 Who or What is Ultimately Responsible for “Winning at All Cost”?
14:40 Sub: The Pressure to “Play All the Kids”
15:40 Sub: The Advocates for “Winning Doesn’t Matter” and “All the Players Should Get Equal Playing Time”
17:18 Sub: “Free to Play” is Still a Massive Problem
18:45 How to Stick With the Proper Methodology in the Face of Your Club Pressuring you to Alter Course in Order to Win Games
19:49 Sub: Origin and Necessity of Politics
23:41 Sub: A Coach’s Reputation Can Go a Long Way
24:50 Improving Your Coaching Communication Skills
28:29 Sub: Rehearsing Your Speeches
31:24 Sub: How To Better Discern What’s Happening on the Field in Order to Take Corrective Action
36:00 Sub: How Does “Let the Kids Play” Sync With Coaching?
38:01 Winning Can be a Pitfall That Sends Young Coaches Down an Incorrect Path
41:20 Sub: Marcelo Bielsa is Not a Winner, So What Does That Mean?
45:00 How to Get “Buy-in” From the Players?
49:32 How Can Parents Discern The Level of a Coach?
54:37 Sub: On Parents Involved on the Sidelines
58:34 How Do You Coach the Star Player?
01:04:14 Sub: What if a Player is Playing Multiple Sports?
01:08:27 Sub: What if Your Star Player’s Attitude is Shocking?
01:12:18 Sub: Using Playing Time as Leverage
01:15:20 Promotion and Relegation
01:17:02 Dealing with Cold Calls and Emails
01:20:52 Sub: Gary Doesn’t Care About Soccer

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