Cones & Pinnies Pod

On our 10th episode, we welcome the retiring Equipment and Tour Manager of Canada's Gold Medal Winning National team Maeve Glass, who talks about her journey and the incredible rise of both Men's and Women's National teams. We'll also welcome ex-pro turned coach Martin Nash, who shares his multi-sport upbringing, and the transition from an assistant to head coach. BC Soccer's Referee Programs Manager Kyla Di Perna also debuts her "View From the Middle" segment, while Manager of Coaching Development Rob Csabai offers great suggestions for giving players touches, while still creating realistic game situations.

We reflect on 2021 with 3 outstanding British Columbians (one adopted) all of whom are providing leadership in the game. We introduce League1 BC's new General Manager Sian Bagshawe, relive the 2021 Canadian Premier League Final with Pacific FC Goalkeeper Callum Irving, and hear from the architect of Canada's Gold Medal winning Olympic Team Bev Priestman, on how they did it...and what's next!

Our latest episode focusses on Refereeing and particularly the challenge for young match officials in all sports. You'll be introduced to BC Soccer's new Referee Programs Manager Kyla Di Perna, who outlines her immediate priorities from a Development standpoint, plus, you'll hear from two up-and-coming BC based Officials who recently attended the Female Refereeing Symposium in Toronto.

League1 British Columbia has officially been launched as a new layer in the provincial soccer pyramid. What does this mean for players, coaches and match officials, along with the "industry" of soccer in BC? Join Peter Schaad as he discusses what "Standards-Based" means for both the technical and operational aspects of this new program.

On the heels of Canada's historic Olympic Gold Medal victory, we chat with 2 British Columbians who had a front row seat to the thrilling victory. Adam Day, a member of Bev Priestman's technical staff, takes us behind the scenes on preparations, while the 20 year old hero from Burnaby, Julia Grosso, shares every detail of the climactic moments.

We welcome BC Soccer's Female Technical Leads to the show, to discuss the Female Coaching Framework. Chelsey Hannesson and Melissa Mobilio will help guide 10 coaching mentees, in addition to facilitating coaching courses, and special diploma courses, including players with learning disabilities. We also chat to the author of an on-line poem to soccer called "Dear Soccer" by 9 year old Matteo Iuzzolino.

We welcome BC Soccer's new Operations Manager Gabriel Assis, and tell the stories of two players from smaller communities, who went through University to go pro; Callum Montgomery and Olivia Sheppard. We'll also welcome Rob Csabai to talk about creating coaching environments and the issues of "capacity" and "opportunity".

This episode is rate "PG" for Prince George! We welcome hometown referee Carly Shaw-Maclaren to talk about her exciting past 2 years, and we'll introduce you to Coach Steve Simonson who heads up the very culture oriented Men's Program at the University of Northern BC. We'll also share some e-mail and some exciting news.

Guests include new assistant coach Brendan Shaw of FC Edmonton and who shares his "made in BC journey". And we visit the beautiful Island of Grenada to chat with Michael Findlay, as he begins an adventure of a lifetime, guiding the Island Nation into World Cup Qualification. We'll also discuss 2 phrases that should not be screamed from the sidelines of youth football.

We welcome former player turned coach Jasmine Mander, as she returns from the "She Believes Cup, to hear her "made in BC" Journey. And Capitis Consulting's Paul Varian talks about his new book "Don't Blame The Soccer Parents" and the post-pandemic non-profit sports landscape.