When I was a lifeguard, scanning wasn't optional — it was the job. Head counts, hazards, the kid who went under a second too long. You didn't stare at one spot and hope for the best. You watched everything, all the time, on a loop.

Coaching is exactly the same. We teach players to scan the field before the ball arrives. Then we step back, fold our arms, and stare at the ball. In this episode I break down the four things your eyes should be moving across every single session: player engagement, activity on plan, coaching moments, and individual and collective analysis. Simple habit. Massive difference.

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Exciting news in the Dunne house. My daughter can ride her bike. because of one simple trick. What is your simple trick for teaching soccer?

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Ask your players what you need to know. Or what you think you know. Then use that to build incredible rapport with them.

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Finally. The whistle has been blown. Kick off.

Welcome to part 2 of the game day series!

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Game Day is chaos, if you let it be.

You can also take a lot of steps forward before you even play a game with organization and communication. Part 1 will help you set up for success.

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Game Like isn't just about creating a replica of the game in training. It's relating the game to the training in as many ways as possible.

Not just moving the ball, or moving players. Soft skills are about people, and relationships. They are about building community, and developing an environment that support your players goals, and your team goals.

Here are there tools, connected to the 6 tasks of a coach.

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X's and O's help. Relationships, community, and support make it happen.

Here are some soft skills, connected to the 6 tasks of a coach for you to have real success with your teams.

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Einsteins knowledge and wisdom quote is referenced a lot, and I am doing the same here. But how does it apply to coaching? Here is the environment I am working to create.

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