Unlocking the 3four3 Soccer Coaching Methodology

The episode delves into various aspects of coaching philosophy such as the importance of structured training, balancing the pressure to win versus player development, setting clear expectations, and building trust with players and parents.

Real-world insights are shared into adapting these methods at different levels of play, managing parent expectations, and ensuring player engagement.

Emphasis is placed on the significance of having a consistent training framework and the role of coach charisma in effective communication.

The episode also highlights the practical utility of the coaching program and its positive impacts across different soccer levels.

00:00 Intro

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

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Transformation in US Soccer: What’s Mauricio Pochettino’s Impact?

This episode discusses a potential turning point for U.S. Soccer with the hiring of high-profile Argentinian manager Mauricio Pochettino for the U.S. Men’s National Team.

Hosts explore the possible cultural impact of this hire, both on and off the field, emphasizing the need for soccer excellence and addressing the challenges of the American soccer landscape.

They delve into the monopolistic influence of Major League Soccer on U.S. Soccer Federation decisions and speculate on Pochettino’s authority within this system.

04:53 Rumors and Speculations about Job Offers

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

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Inside American Soccer: Coaching, Social Media, and Beyond with Benjamin Rogers

In this episode host Gary has Benjamin (who played for Brian from age 10 on) share his transformation from a soccer player to a coach and his role as a social media manager for 3four3.

The discussion includes the importance of understanding the sport’s political and cultural dimensions, the critical role of education in youth coaching, and the influence of social media in shaping perceptions.

07:03 Early Memories of playing for Brian

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.

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Exploring U.S. Soccer: Politics, Development, and Coaching with Kirk Kinsey

Gary’s guest appearance on the Counter Press Podcast with Kirk Kinsey is featured. They delve into the U.S. Soccer Federation’s decision to terminate Gregg Berhalter and its broader repercussions on the U.S. Men’s National Team.

The discussion covers intricate aspects of American soccer, including Major League Soccer’s influence, player development, transfers, and the role of soccer media. The pressures on European clubs, the impact on MLS players, and differing perspectives on enhancing American soccer culture are also examined.

04:09 Bigger than Just Gregg

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

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You don’t have to be lost and confused.

This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.

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American Soccer Under the Microscope: Governance, Culture, and Development

In this episode, Kephern Fuller and I critically examine the systemic issues plaguing American soccer. We highlight how U.S. Soccer’s governance prioritizes control over sporting excellence, making coaches and players mere cogs in a power-driven machine.

The discussion reveals a lack of genuine passion and cultural rooting in MLS compared to international soccer and details the corrupt incentives within U.S. Soccer.

Development of American and global soccer, the role of MLS and the USSF, player development, and the impact of international players are scrutinized. The podcast also predicts outcomes for upcoming major tournaments and suggests the need for deep cultural and structural change within U.S. soccer.

00:00 Intro

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.

Learn more and join over 1000 coaches using our proven possession-based methodology.

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This urgent podcast exposes the dire state of US soccer as the country becomes the first to host Copa America and not advance out of the group stage.

The hosts lambast the current leadership, calling for immediate dismissal of the coach and a complete overhaul of the US Soccer Federation.

We start to discuss the underhanded control Major League Soccer exerts over the Federation, urging fans to wake up to these manipulative dynamics. In part one of this explosive two-part series, a heated discussion at times with Kephern Fuller scrutinizes whether Gregg Berhalter should be ousted and puts forth potential replacements.

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.

Learn more and join over 1000 coaches using our proven possession-based methodology.

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In this episode, host Gary Kleiban sits down with Kephern Fuller to explore the complexities of American soccer players breaking into the European scene.

The discussion covers immigration challenges, the realities of competing internationally, and the difficult decisions parents must make for their kid’s soccer careers.

Key topics include the developmental impacts of prolonged MLS participation, the importance of experiencing high-pressure environments abroad, and the cultural limitations within American soccer.

Emphasizing the need for perseverance and strategic planning, this episode offers valuable insights into the journey toward soccer success and the broader development of the sport in the United States.

00:00 Intro

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.

Learn more and join over 1000 coaches using our proven possession-based methodology.

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Can coaches be “honest” with players and families, and more broadly is there honesty in the American soccer ecosystem?

I’m joined by Paul Spacey, who I first met over 10 years ago soon after he arrived from England.

Now with over a decade of working in American soccer, he shares a good number of lessons learned.

Topics in the episode include:

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

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Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

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The following episode features Ted Westervelt, regarded by many, including myself, as one of the originals who have been advocating and educating about promotion and relegation, both in the United States and abroad, for well over a decade.

As you’ll see in this episode, he is very well-versed in the subject. And despite some suggesting that this topic has been thoroughly discussed, it has only just begun, ladies and gentlemen. There is much misunderstanding, and the complexity of what promotion and relegation actually entails runs deep. Hint: It is not merely a league format.

This conversation took place just a few days ago, on the eve of an escalating conflict between Major League Soccer and its attempts to undermine the U.S. Open Cup, the country’s longest-standing tournament with over 100 years of heritage.

And guess what? It is connected to promotion and relegation. The fact of the matter is that due to the absence of promotion and relegation, and instead the presence of a single entity, MLS, LLC, monopolizing the entire ecosystem, that monopoly power is now tarnishing our Federation’s reputation. The Federation, which is meant to advocate for all constituents in the American soccer ecosystem.

This includes you, parents of a 7, 12, 15, or 18-year-old child navigating their way through the ecosystem. It includes you, the coach of a youth soccer team, and all the struggles you face. It includes every soccer club and youth league in the United States, along with all associated businesses off the field. All of them are directly impacted by these issues.

So, hang on tight, and let’s listen to Ted Westervelt.

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

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Before the start of our weekly business meeting, John Kokkoris and I had some soccer small talk regarding this misguided notion of “let the kids play”.

It was stimulated by the following comments made by the Argentine National Team manager, Lionel Scaloni.

“There’s an excess of analysis, too much. Nowadays, everyone knows how the opponent plays; there’s so much information that, in the end, the most important thing, which is the player, is almost remote-controlled. In our case, I don’t know about other teams, but there’s a risk of losing the essence, taking away from the player what is precisely their best quality. If you’re constantly telling them what to do, you run that risk. We convey just enough, what we believe we need to transmit, the truly important things, so as not to overwhelm them with information. We are losing the essence of football, not only at a professional level but also with kids. My children play in Spain and are overwhelmed with information. They receive the ball, and they’re already being told what to do.

“There are fewer dribblers because if they barely get the ball and you say, ‘Pass it!’… Imagine if Messi, when he was eight years old, had been constantly told by his coaches to “Pass it!” We wouldn’t have him today. It’s impressive. Because football has become such a huge thing, everyone reads, studies, and thinks that with that, they can already manage. If you tell a 7 or 8-year-old to make a diagonal run, cover defensively… He’s seven years old! Let him play with the ball, make mistakes, and when he’s 14 or 15, then we can start correcting. It’s a message for the future. This is a sport, and the beauty of football should not be lost.”

@marca

Sources:

* https://x.com/AlbicelesteTalk/status/1750987023744217089?s=20

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQAu0V66Hq0&t=5s

If you are a coach or a parent of a player, we’ve also codified and made available the remarkable work of a coach who trained and shepherded many, many players from the age of 9 all the way to graduating them to being professionals.

The products that show you how this was done, is what sponsors this episode.

Get aboard a proven path, a legitimately proven path, not something copied or synthesized from elsewhere, or worse. No, but rather a first hand account and curriculum directly from the source, from the practitioners themselves, whose work is unprecedented in the American soccer environment.

Learn the methodology at 343coaching.com.

You don’t have to be lost and confused.

This is brought to you by the 3four3 coaching education program.

Learn more and join over 1000 coaches using our proven possession-based methodology.

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