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Navigating the Struggle Bubble of Coaching w/Ricky Clarke
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In this episode of the Struggle Bubble, Chad Kutting and Craig Surgey welcome Ricky Clarke, former head coach with the Houston Dash of the NWSL, who has extensive experience across various levels of the game of soccer. The conversation delves into Ricky's coaching journey, the importance of building a network, effective communication strategies in youth soccer, and the role of parents in player development. They discuss the challenges of coaching in the pros, adapting coaching styles for different age groups, and the significance of active coaching during games. The episode also touches on the complexities of navigating soccer programs and the struggles coaches face in today's environment. Ricky shares insights on leading as an interim coach and emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and being present in the moment.
Learn more from Ricky on his instagram page @rickymastercoach
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Chapters
1. Navigating the Struggle Bubble of Coaching w/Ricky Clarke (00:00:00)
2. Ricky's Coaching Journey and Philosophy (00:02:46)
3. Building a Coaching Network (00:05:53)
4. Communication (00:08:53)
5. The Role of Parents in Youth Development (00:11:42)
6. the importance of language in coaching (00:14:40)
7. professionalism and accountability in coaching (00:17:33)
8. adapting coaching styles across age groups (00:20:35)
9. active coaching during games vs. practices (00:23:19)
10. managing parental influence on the sidelines (00:26:34)
11. coaching communication and cues (00:31:11)
12. navigating youth soccer (00:34:38)
13. evolution of coaching (00:40:52)
14. pressure and performance (00:45:26)
15. leading with core values (00:51:31)
16. connecting with the community (00:56:16)
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