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“Tiffany Weimer Solves All American Coaching Education Problems After Completing C Course.” That’s the title I told her I was going to use for this episode. She laughed when I told her. I laughed when I typed it out. Tiffany and twenty others were recently part of a unique, and possibly first of its kind […] The post Episode 139: Tiffany Weimer Weighs in About American Coaching Education After Experiencing the USSF C Course First Hand. appeared first on 3four3.

Daniel Smith is a math teacher and high school soccer coach in North Carolina. Daniel is also an American soccer fan that has been keeping a close eye on the men’s national team program for almost two decades. In this conversation, we discuss: What soccer event captured his attention How to use youth national team […] The post Episode 138: Daniel Smith Smelled Trouble When the Youth National Teams Failed in 2009 & 2011. Are Things Better Now? appeared first on 3four3.

Chelsea Braun is a UCLA graduate and NCAA Division One national champion. She has had the opportunity to play for Jill Ellis, the current USWNT coach, and many others who are considered to be among the top female coaches in the country. After playing college soccer, Chelsea was faced with a big decision. Keep playing? […] The post Episode 137: How Is Chelsea Braun Encouraging Creativity and Building Confidence in Young Female Players? Well, It’s a Funny Story. appeared first on 3four3.

A couple of years ago, Terry Ransbury came up with the idea of just listening to a rondo as it s happening. He observed that the exercise sounds different when you compare top, top-level players to new or beginner level players. At the top level, there is a unique popping sound when the ball is hit. […] The post Episode 136: This One Subtle Thing in This One Powerful Training Exercise Can Make All of the Difference. appeared first on 3four3.

How do you want your team to play? Easy question, right? Well, yes and no. We’ve talked about it before on the podcast. Gary has written about it on the blog. It’s also been a topic of discussion at all three of our coaching summits. The question itself is simple. But the answers can be […] The post Episode 135: Answer This One Easy Question and Your Team Could See Fantastic Results. appeared first on 3four3.

Ken Bensinger is an investigative journalist and author of the book Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World’s Biggest Sports Scandal. When describing Ken’s book, David Hirshey of The Wall Street Journal said it is “A gripping white-collar crime thriller that, in its scope and human drama, ranks with some of […] The post Episode 134: A Crash Course with Ken Bensinger on Global Football Corruption and America’s Role in It. appeared first on 3four3.

Gabe Kleinert is a youth and college coach in Philidelphia, PA. In addition to the club and college seasons, he also coaches with his regions Olympic Development Program (ODP). During this episode, Gabe explains his role in the ODP and shares some valuable insight as to what players and parents should know about the process. […] The post Episode 133: How Does ODP Operate in This Era of American Soccer? Gabe Kleinert Explains His Role. appeared first on 3four3.

With Christian Lavers permission, I decided to read his article, “Closing the gap between curriculum and methodology: A necessity for development.” The article was originally published on Soccer America. Credit to Paul Kennedy and the crew over there for some fantastic work over the years. In addition to checking out Christian’s article, you can also […] The post Episode 132: Okay, Curriculum or Methodology… What Is the Difference? Christian Lavers Offers His Thoughts. appeared first on 3four3.

Javier Ayala is the Head Coach at San Francisco State University and also Head Coach of the San Francisco Glens who will play in the new USL 2. Javier’s soccer journey started in one of the roughest parts of the Bay Area and took him all over the world. In this episode, you’ll him talk […] The post Episode 131: American Soccer Continues to Ignore Latino Leagues, but Are They the Missing Link? Javier Ayala and I Discuss. appeared first on 3four3.

Originally published in 2011 by 3four3. How Much Time Does American Soccer Need? Written by Gary Kleiban. People like to believe time fixes problems. Yes. It s important, but only if spent doing the right things. Consistently do the wrong things , or simply not right enough , and no amount of time will EVER produce quality. Part […] The post Episode 130: How Much Time Does American Soccer Need? appeared first on 3four3.

In his Twitter bio, Daniel Workman describes himself as a “Husband, Dad, Entrepreneur, Creative, and Footy Fanatic.” Combining all of those gets you a man on a mission to expose some of the cracks in American soccer, from top to bottom and back up to the top again. In this episode, Daniel discusses: When he […] The post Episode 129: Daniel Workman Explains How American Soccer Works and How Your Child, Club, and Community Are Being Impacted. appeared first on 3four3.

Kat Nichols is a youth soccer coach that you probably have a lot in common with. She understands what it’s like to meticulously plan a practice and then have three or four players not show up. She knows what it’s like to communicate openly and honestly with parents about their children. And she, like you, […] The post Episode 128: Kat Nichols Explains Her Twist on One of the Most Effective, and Fundamental Training Exercises Known to Soccer appeared first on 3four3.

Saul Isaksson-Hurst is a one-to-one football coach with experience working in Premier League academies. That makes his point of view a bit different than what we’re used to hearing over here in America. So I wanted to pick his brain about what he sees and how that has influenced his thoughts about the sport. Like […] The post Episode 127: Saul Isaksson-Hurst Talks About His Experiences Working in Premier League Academies. appeared first on 3four3.

David Robertson is a youth soccer coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has earned his USSF A license and NSCAA Premier Diploma. He is also a 3four3 Founding Member. And you can bet your ass that we talk a little bit about the differences between those. I had been bugging David about getting him on the […] The post Episode 126: David Robertson Explains Why Soccer Parents Are Important, Plus More. appeared first on 3four3.

Kephern Fuller is the founder of the non-profit Joga Soccer Club and currently spends half of his time in Europe helping and working with American players who are trying to make it abroad. Kephern is also the host of the Wanna Be Ballers podcast. On their show, Kephern, and his co-host James Myers expose listeners […] The post Episode 125: Why Is American Soccer So SOFT? Real Talk With Kephern Fuller and Gary Kleiban Returns. appeared first on 3four3.

This episode of the podcast is short but potent. The original article and comments can be seen here: Pay to Play and the Link to Promotion Relegation The copy is also here for you to read if you’d like. First, let s get something straight. Pay to play will always exist because there will always be […] The post Episode 124: Pay to Play and the Link to Promotion Relegation appeared first on 3four3.

“They didn’t like it.” That is a quote from Denise Rapinoe that really stuck with me. I’m sure this will be an easy exercise for you. Imagine two little girls running around a soccer field full of boys. Imagine the parents’ reactions when one of the girls takes the ball away, completes a great pass, […] The post Episode 123: The Story of a Little Girl from Rural Northern California That Grew up to Win Olympic Gold and a World Cup, from Her Mother’s Perspective. appeared first on 3four3.

Joey Cascio is now in the lead for most guest appearances on the #343podcast. And, rightfully so. Of all the youth coaches that I have had the privilege and pleasure of meeting, interviewing, and getting to know, Joey’s work continues to shine brighter than the pack and catch my eye, no matter where he finds […] The post Episode 122: Joey Cascio and I Record Our Best Conversation Ever. I Don’t Think You’re Ready for This Realness. appeared first on 3four3.

Over the course of his career, Sebastian Salazar has worn many hats in American soccer. He started as a young fan of the brand new D.C. United. Eventually, he wound up working for the franchise. Other stops along the way included local regional sports networks where he quickly made a name for himself as the […] The post Episode 121: Telling American Soccer Fans What They Need to Hear, with Sebastian Salazar. appeared first on 3four3.

In this episode, I talk to Michael Perkins about some of his experiences as a coach, father, husband, teacher, and American soccer fan. During this hour-long chat, we talk about: The differences (and similarities) between the new ‘C’ and ‘B’ courses How not having a clue about soccer actually helped him when first started coaching […] The post Episode 120: Michael Perkins Talks About Coaching Education from a Teachers Perspective. appeared first on 3four3.