Welcome to the Cruz Coaching Podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights and strategies for developing players. In this episode, we explore the importance of creating the right environment for athletes to succeed. Hard work and dedication are essential components of success, but as a soccer trainer, it's up to you to create a culture that fosters these qualities in your athletes. We'll discuss the seven steps you can take to create an environment that supports hard work, including establishing clear goals, developing a positive culture, providing quality coaching, fostering a growth mindset, providing resources for development, communicating effectively, and encouraging a healthy work-life balance. By following these steps, you can help your athletes reach their full potential and achieve long-term success. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or simply interested in the world of sports, this episode has something for you. So tune in, and let's get started!

Cruz has message for young players not doing what it takes to reach their goals now. There will be consequences.

Listen to Coach Cruz give a heart warming take on how he choose the brand identity for Cruz Coaching | Mindset Over Fear

In this episode we’re discussing the exciting action from the World Cup quarterfinal games – congratulations to the teams who made it! We’ll also be paying tribute to Grant Walt, a soccer journalist. And lastly, we will dive into what has made soccer/football one of the most popular sports in the world — why more people than ever are falling in love it. 

Are you trying to turn your 1on1 training business into a success? Do you want to attract more top-quality players, but don't know where to start? This podcast is for you! Join us as we explore different strategies for finding the best players and creating an atmosphere of success. Learn how to make the most out of networking and advertising, plus tips on building relationships with athletes from all levels and backgrounds. With simple techniques and practical tactics, this episode will help you take your 1on1 training business to the next level!

In this episode Cruz interviews his former client Lauren Sajewich as she talks about her extrordinary journey of becoming a professional soccer player in europe. Lauren shares her journey of how she got to where she is today, what it takes to make it in this field and the struggles she faced along the way. She also talks about the importance of resilience and how that helped her to overcome adversity on her path to success. Listen in for an inspiring story from an extraordinary athlete! 

Warning! - We had some audio issue at the begin but it does eventually clear up.

Coach Cruz emphasizes that soccer players need to be more independent in their development and should take on the responsibility of managing their own improvement. He believes that the best way for a player to grow is to make mistakes and learn from them, using the mistakes as an opportunity for growth. Coach Cruz also stresses the importance of communication between players, coaches, and parents, so that everyone can work together as a team to ensure the best possible outcome from each individual's efforts. Finally, he advises players to take ownership of their own growth by setting goals and being proactive in achieving them.

In the this episode Cruz talks about the importance players recovering to get the most value out of their individual soccer training session.

In this episode find out how Coac Cruz gets the best out of his  young players in a 1on1 training sessions

In this episode we discuss the NWSL Discovery Program and its lack of information and options for the undrafted players.