Natasha is the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Georgia Military College located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and she is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, Natasha shares her experience of beginning her role as an Assistant Coach during the Pandemic, the challenges and some solutions of dealing with drama within the team, the value of pickup soccer and key lessons learned while at the Convention.

Twitter: @tashbepunny and @gmc_w_soc

Facebook: /natashaflores89

IG: @tbomb98

Website: http://www.gmcbulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/index

0:25 background in soccer and current role

2:40 transitioning to a new job during the Pandemic

4:40 prior to getting out on the field, a description of training

6:00 process of keeping everyone engaged during distance learning

9:15 example of team bonding and ice breakers

10:51 juggling Assistant Coaching and Volunteer GK positions

12:35 preparing the team for the transition from non-contact to contact

16:35 coach’s role when players start to split off from the group or there’s some drama within the squad

19:08 difference between being the Head Coach at the High School level vs. the Assistant Coach at the Collegiate level

22:05 biggest lesson learned from the Head Coach at GMC

24:05 thoughts on being a fellow member of the 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020 though United Soccer Coaches

26:03 networking component of the program from fellow 30 Under 30 candidates

27:17 the difference of playing pickup vs. a structured team practice

35:00 plans for the rest of 2020

38:20 Final three coaching points

41:17 One piece of advice for any coach

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