BALL SIDE GOAL SIDE

Rick Parlow, former long-time collegiate head coach & current club soccer coach with Carolina FC, joins the show to discuss "free play" & the ideas behind designing our training sessions around it, along with effective ways to implement it.

Minnesota State University Head Coach, Brian Bahl, joins the show to discuss the competitive nature of maintaining a nationally ranked NCAA D2 program through recruiting, building positive team culture, along with balancing academics & athletics.

Alex Ing, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Maryland, joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, as he talks about his journey, his background in exercise science & how he applies it, along with his experience with United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 program. 

Pascale Rocca joins the show to discuss her role with U.S. Soccer's Extended National Teams, and how her journey in college soccer, both as a player and a coach, has influenced her today.

Ed & Eric welcome in Season 3 of Ball Side Goal Side, along with discussing their takeaways from 2022, & what they have learned on & off the field.

The journey of a coach part 2 continues with USL 2 Boston City FC Head Coach Joao Garcia, as he discusses philosophy, adaptability, & key coaching attributes for development. 

The journey of a coach, USL League 2 Head Coach Joao Garcia reflects on his career to this point, & the background that continues to drive his progression. From his time as a collegiate player to the relationships & philosophy that have guided him to become the Head Coach at Boston City FC.  

We start the conversation about resources & utilizing elements that help programs define performance analysis. Joined by Adams State University Head Coach Alex Greco, and Junior Midfielder Alycia Vigil, they provide unique perspectives both from a coaching staff & player approach.

Jacob Crawford, Head Coach at South Georgia State College, joins the show to talk to Ed & Eric about coaching education, as he continues to work on his USSF A License, along with talking to them about other educational moments throughout his coaching career.

Ed & Eric catch up to discuss a few questions from listeners, & talk about developing team & individual player characteristics on the field, through training & matches.