Category Archives: Coach Interviews

COACH-SMARTER BLOG MOVED TO NEW SITE!

Please go to coach-smart.com/soccerblog to access our new and improved blog. As we grow as a resource for soccer coaches, we want to provide the best coaching advice available. Our new blog will continue to post helpful information, videos, articles, … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW WITH ANNE MOORE, THE NEW DIRECTOR OF COACHING FOR WYOMING YOUTH SOCCER

Anne Moore, recently hired as the Wyoming Director of Coaching (DOC), speaks about being the first female DOC, developing young players, and youth soccer in Wyoming. Q – You’re the first female Director of Coaching for a state association. Can … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW WITH TRAVIS KIKUGAWA ON TEAM AND PLAYER MENTALITY

Travis Kikugawa, Head Coach of the National Finalist U16 Real So. Cal Boys Team, On Team and Player Mentality, Mental Preparation, Communication, and Setting Goals Q – How to you prepare your teams mentally for tournament play? A – I … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW WITH KIM COLON ON COACHING AS A WOMAN

Kim Colon, Head Coach of the D’Feeters 94 U14 Girls’ Team, On Coaching as a Woman and Coaching U-14 Girls Q – At the elite level of youth coaching, most of those coaching girls are men. You’re the exception. How … Continue reading

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