Oisín Seager runs a very successful Instagram page, @seagercoaching, which I highly recommend to players and coaches of all ages and abilities. During our conversation, Oisín shares his experience with Southend United of England and Waterford FC of Ireland and the differences between the two structures, the psychological side of the game and how it has to be a part of a coach’s toolbox, always having a growth mindset as a coach to find any opportunity to grab a new idea, and having a player-centered approach focused on developing players as good people first.How to contact Oisín:IG: @seagercoaching0:30 background in soccer6:20 first getting into coaching7:55 simplifying the difficult concepts to help players understand easily10:25 understanding the multi-faceted responsibilities of coaching goes beyond the x’s and o’s11:30 greatest takeaway from Bachelor’s Degree experience in Sports Coaching and Performance14:05 influence of his Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology and how coaches can implement it21:45 doing a year abroad in England as part of the school’s program23:00 working within Southend’s Academy program and working at different age groups26:00 diving into the little details that make a big difference28:00 mentors within the Southend United structure32:45 transitioning back to Ireland and the difference in the league structure37:45 pulling a group of players aside to do some functional training; different age groups involved39:20 the meaning of a player-centered approach42:45 implement reflection into the club’s culture; players and coaches45:00 recommendations for players to improve during this unprecedented time47:05 Final three coaching points49:35 One piece of advice--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support