Eclipse Futbol Club

Season 2 Episode 6  In this episode, Keith Cheek joins the podcast to share his coaching journey with TempesT FC in southeast Indiana!  Keith shares the humble beginnings of his coaching career with his daughter's rec team and how that unknown beginning lead to an amazing experience for him, his players, parents, and club! He shares the impact of his father on him as a coach, the experience coaching his own daughter, and the growth and development of his coaching and the club which he coaches at!  The chat showcases how great things can come along by putting a lot of effort and focus ... Keith has made connections with youth players, high school players, and college players during the past decade!  He also shares the impact coaching has had on his family and the amazing support his wife has been! To contact Keith and find out more about Tempest FC visit tempestfc.com Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Episode Beanie Choice:  BirdBrain shopbirdbrain.com Let's go! &n

In this episode, I share my takeaways from the Women's College Cup 2021 match between Florida State University and Brigham Young University. Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Episode Beanie Choice:  BirdBrain shopbirdbrain.com Let's go!  Peace! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 2 Episode 5  In this episode, the podcast is joined by Nick Stravropoulos who coaches soccer in Michigan!  Nick shares his high school coaching journey with Ferndale High School and the impact of mentor coaches and his wife on his growth and development as a coach! Throughout the conversation Nick shares stories of reaching out for help with his coaching, for his players, and for his family.  The power of reaching out is amazing and clear in this episode.  His support and love for his coaching and players is evident during our discussion.  And even more incredible is the amount of love and support he receives from his wife. Such an awesome episode to share! Connect with Nick on Twitter @coachnickstav Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Episode Hoodie/Beanie of Choice:  BIRDBRAIN Let's go! Peace! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 2 Episode 4  Note: there some audio issues sporadically during the episode. In this episode I am joined by Gabe Rocha, a soccer coach in Arizona who is a high school boys coach, director of coaching for a local select soccer club, and is part of the FC Tucson Academy staff. Gabe shares his love of coaching throughout the episode ... from creating and cultivating opportunities for players from multiple nations, to taking on the challenge of being a part of the 30 Under 30 US Soccer Coaching program, to learning what a professional training environment entails ... Love of Coaching! Connect with Gabe on Twitter @CoachGRocha! #CoachesCornerChats coach_boyle Episode Choice of Hoodie/Beanie:  Birdbrain Apparel  IG:  @birdbrainapparel Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 2 Episode 3  In this episode, I chat with Scott James, the third year head coach of the Bexley High School girls soccer program.  Bexley is a Division 2 high school in Ohio who played their way to the OHSAA Division 2 State Semifinal match! Scott talks about the tournament run and his coaching journey that saw him graduate from Bexley and go full circle to return at the helm of the girls soccer program.  He talks about his maturation as a coach, the focus on positivity when he started coaching Bexley, and mentions numerous individuals who have been a part of his development as a coach; his dad, his wife and children, players he played with; players he coached with! Scott has an infectious energy and passion for coaching ... he is All In for Bexley and is excited to grow the program into a respected state soccer powerhouse. Connect with Scott and Bexley HS Girls Soccer on Twitter:  @coachjames25 @bhsgirlssocce10 Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Beanie of Choice

Ohio High School Athletic Association Boys Division 1 Final between St. Ignatius and Centerville.  The best high school boys soccer game I have ever witnessed. In this episode, I share my takeaways! Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats Twitter:  coach_boyle This Episode Beanie of Choice:  King and Fifth kingandfifth.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

I had the opportunity to sit pitch-side and watch the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division 2 Boys State Final game on Saturday 11/13/21 between Wyoming High School and Bay Village Bay High School. In this episode, I share some takeaways from the game! High school soccer, and high school sports, is SO awesome! Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats Twitter:  @coach_boyle Beanie of Choice in this Episode:  King and Fifth kingandfifth.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 2 Episode 3 In this episode, I chat with Sean Bray, head coach of the Fenwick High School (Ohio) Boys Soccer team.  But that's only the start to Sean's amazing coaching story! Sean's experiences from Indianapolis to SW Ohio with stops at the HS and college coaching level is full of amazing stories of the power of relationships!  The stories not only show the power of relationships in coaching ... but also in life, family, and teaching! Amazing how a random comment, email, or text conversation can have on changing the direction of a coach, a team, and a program!  What an awesome episode with Sean Bray! Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats Follow Sean and Fenwick Soccer on Twitter @SeanThomasBray @FENWICKFUTBOL The beanie of choice for this episode:  H & M hm.com Twitter:  @coach_boyle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 2 Episode 1 In this episode, Jamie Bartlett joins the podcast!  Jamie is the head coach of the mens soccer program at Kenton High School (Ohio).  He has been a part of the KHS boys soccer program for nearly 20+ years!  He shares some great nuggets from his coaching and teaching experience. And throughout the episode there is a recurring theme ... Relationships Matter! Family, mentors, fellow coaches, students ... Relationships Matter! A big thank you to Jamie for chatting with me on this episode! Follow Jamie and Kenton HS mens soccer on Twitter:  @galaxycoachb @KTmenssoccer; IG:  @KTmenssoccer; FB:  Kenton Mens Soccer Thanks for listening! Episode Beanie of Choice:  King & Fifth #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

In this episode I share what I have done since my HS season ended. And it’s been a huge benefit for me as a coach! I’ll share what I have done and the lessons I’ve learned! Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

4 games into my second season as a HS soccer coach and man what an experience! In this episode I share my thoughts on the impact we as coaches have beyond just game results! Coaches keep doing your thing! Keep being awesome! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 1 Episode 30  In this episode I chat with Robbie Frye, first year head coach for the mens soccer program at Kings High School, here in southwest Ohio! Robbie shares his experience so far as a first time head coach, the impact of his mother on his soccer career, and the experiences from his playing days at a college goal keeper that have shaped his coaching and daily life!  He also shares the "sink or swim" attitude that he has taken into almost every experience along the way! So many awesome nuggets in this episode! You can follow Robbie and Kings High School on twitter @GoKnights_MSOC Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Beanie of Choice in this Episode:  King and Fifth kingandfifth.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 1 Episode 29  In this episode, I chat with Zack Lewis, a 3rd grade teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary in Middletown, Ohio.  Zack talks about teaching, coaching, fatherhood, his healthy, and so many other things! Zack does a great job of sharing the lessons he has learned through his life experiences; the impact of his coaches as a teenage athlete; the relationship he shares with his twin brother; the role model he had in his father; injuries to his knees and taking control of his health. So many awesome nuggets shared in this episode! You can connect with Zack on twitter at @z_lewis58 Here is the youtube video by CrossFit chronicling Zack's 100 pound weight loss journey.  This is inspirational!  https://youtu.be/PA8D0oiFwD4 Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Beanie of Choice for this Episode:  Nike beanies nike.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Sharing my thoughts on developing better communication (and obstacles) as well as thoughts on preparing my program to have as many healthy players as possible available to play at a high rate this fall (soccer fitness)! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachescornerchats/support

Season 1Episode 28 In this episode, I chat with Stanton Smith, newly names assistant coach for the Georgetown College mens soccer program.  Stanton shares his journey from two sports college athlete to the college coaching ranks.  Stops along the way have made lasting impacts on Stanton and his coaching.  Spells with Barca Youth Academy, high school and club, as well as a stint at Transylvania University has propelled him to have a goal of becoming a high level coach in the professional ranks! Lots of great nuggets in this episode!  Stanton's outlook on his life and his coaching journey is refreshing.  He talks about going into new experience with "a blank slate".  He is always open to learning and hyper-motivated to be successful! You can connect with Stanton on IG:  @stantonsmith1744 Twitter: @coachSSmith LinkedIn:  Stanton Smith Thanks for listening! Beanie of Choice in this episode:  King & Fifth AMRAP beanie!  visit kingandfifth.com #CoachesCornerChat

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Season 1 Episode 27  In this episode, I chat with Tara Stroud who oversees marketing for the Cincinnati Sirens women's and Swerve men's soccer semiprofessional teams!  The Sirens and Swerve are a growing organizing in the soccer landscape of Cincinnati! Tara shares everything Sirens/Swerve!  She also speaks about the learning process of being a parent of soccer players and the balance and pushing your player while giving them support.  She talks about her willingness to always learn and that being a parent on the sideline has been a process of learning the game of soccer.  Tara gives some great advice with regards to the the college soccer recruiting experience. Tara's outlook on the power of soccer is super positive and impactful!  She speaks about the numerous amazing people surrounding her during her time at Cincinnati Swerve/Sirens, and those who have made an impression on her soccer daughters! This episode is full of so much value for soccer coaches, parents, and anyone who

Season 1 Episode 26  In this episode, I chat with Cody Coley, strength and conditioning coach at Solon High School in northwest Ohio!  Coach Coley shares his experiences as a S&C coach at stops in Memphis, Indiana, and Ohio ... and throughout the entire chat you'll hear his love and passion for working with young people and challenging them to grow, develop, and "be the mountain"! Cody's perspective on developing strength in athletes goes beyond just the exercise template a coach chooses.  In this chat, he speaks about accountability, supporting each other, mental toughness, and accepting challenges!  Through the chat, Cody continually brings up his personal self evaluation and self awareness that is key to becoming a successful coach for young athletes.  His ability to empathize with the kids he works with is a huge strength (no pun intended). Coach Coley is a life long learner who is always looking for the next great idea to implement in his programs.  The awesome takeaway

Season 1 Episode 25  In this episode, I chat with Ryan Mendonca, the head mens soccer coach at the University of Windsor!  Ryan is in the process of rebuilding the Lancer mens soccer program and gives us a glimpse into the pathway he has put in place to create positive momentum. Ryan is a firm believer that culture is crucial to his program's success.  He shares his thoughts on culture, as well as some of the things his staff and players do to build a family connection.  The use of journals, book clubs, discussion groups and more have become the norm for the mens Lancer soccer program. We touch on a number of other things, including the dynamics of coaching the mens soccer program at Windsor while his brother, Daniel, coaches the women's program. This chat was awesome and one I know you will thoroughly enjoy! You can connect with Ryan @coachmendonca on Twitter.  His email:  ryan.mendonca@uwindsor.ca To find out more about the mens soccer program at Windsor visit:  https://go

Season 1 Episode 24  In this episode, I chat with Erick Lemus, assistant coach with the mens soccer program at the University of Illinois Springfield.  Erick grew up in California, but his soccer journey has taken him across the United States, including time in Hawaii!  And now in the midwest at UIS! Erick speaks about the power of connections with mentors, fellow coaches, and players.  He speaks about things he learned along his soccer journey and how those have helped to shape him into the coach he is today!  You will hear as we chat how much he has grown and matured as a coach and person.  The one constant?  Erick is always pursuing a dream of coaching at the college soccer level.  Where that opportunity may take him Erick does not know.  But, if it's the right time, the right fit, Erick will jump in with both feet! Erick is excited for his current opportunity at UIS and looks forward to helping grow and develop the program in Springfield, Illinois! You can conn