PK Soccer Youth Coaching

Barry Beattie is the Girls Head Coach of Staples High School in Westport Connecticut.  Barry is also a coach for Connecticut Football Club and Owner of First Touch Conditioning.  I first met Barry back in 2011 when I hired him as a coach for Noga soccer.  In todays episode we talk about Barrys introduction into soccer in Derry Northern Ireland, Liverpool and London England.  We also talk about Barry's success as a high school coach, College volunteer assistant and club coach in Southern Connecticut. 

Eric Clermont is USSF A License and United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma coach who is the Boys competitive director for U13-U19 at Tampa Bay United in Tampa Florida. I first met Eric back in 2010 when we were both coaches for Noga Soccer in Long Island and Southern Connecticut.  We were also both participants on the USSF National Youth License back in 2014.

In todays episode we talk about Eric's first steps into coaching and how he came to the U.S to coach.  We also talk about the continuation of his formal and informal learning as a coach and how he transitioned into new coaching roles after his big move from New York to Florida.

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Rickie Powers is one of the head coaches for Chattanooga FC Academy in Chattanooga Tennessee. Rickie holds a USSF C License and has coached in several states including Colorado, Ohio and Tennessee. In today’s episode we talk about Rickies first introduction into coaching and his move to the U.S. We also talk about how he turned a hobby into a career change and some of the big moves he has made in the U.S to further his coaching career. We also discuss his current role and thoughts on coaching youth soccer.

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 Scott McBride is the Women’s Assistant coach at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield Connecticut and former Associate Head coach at Bridgeport University and NOGA soccer regional manager. I first met Scott back in 2006 when I started working for Noga soccer in Connecticut. In today’s episode we talk about Scott’s introduction into coaching with Noga and the many programs he has helped develop in his 23 years coaching in the U.S how he progressed his coaching career from summer camp coach to Division 1 College assistant.

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Today I am joined by fellow Burnley supporter Callam Booth. Cal is the Director of Juniors Coaching for FC Dallas Eastern Texas, a satellite academy of FC Dallas in Tyler Texas. Callam also holds a UEFA B License and Is a graduate of John Moores University in Liverpool England. In today’s episode we talk about Callam’s introduction into football and coaching in Europe and the U.S. We also talk about his current role with FC Dallas and how being a Burnley fans has shaped his coaching philosophy and passion for the game.

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Gary Fowler is the Youth Development Manager at Institute Football Club in Londonderry Northern Ireland. Gary is midway through completing is UEFA A License with the Northern Irish FA. I first met Gary back in 2004 when we were both coaches for Major League Soccer Camps in Southern California. In today’s episode we discuss Gary’s 10 years coaching in the U.S and how it helped him in his return to coaching in Northern Ireland. We also talk about his current role as Youth Development Manager and the tremendous job he is doing in giving youth players and coaches a clear pathway to development. We also talk about Gary time completing the UEFA A License and the beginning of his Master’s Degree.

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Ben Scott is back for his second podcast. Ben is the Director of Coaching of Larchmont Mamaroneck Football club and owner/operator of GB Soccer in Westchester County NY. Ben holds a UEFA B, USSF C License & United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma. In today’s episode we discuss Bens coaching in 2020 and some of the changed and adaptations he has made to his coaching. We also talk about the launch of GB Soccer and how he was able to continue his formal and informal learning.

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John Stewart currently the operations manager and development coach for Future Football in Melbourne Australia. John also holds a UEFA B license from the Irish FA. I first met John back in 2005 when we were both coaches from MLS Camps and the NY/NJ Metrostars. In today’s episode we talk about John’s introduction into coaching in Northern Ireland and our time together in the U.S. We also talk about his coaching roles in 3 continents and the cultural landscape of soccer is Australia and his roles as a developmental coach.

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Jason Collinsworth  is the owner and operator of Play Maker Training in Buffalo NY. I first came across Jason via social media, You Tube and his website playmakertraining.com. Jason recently opened his own indoor training facility specifically designed to work with individuals and small groups in Western NY. In today’s episode we talk about Jason’s introduction and background in soccer background in soccer and reasons behind the Playmaker training organization. We also talk about the design and operation of his own indoor soccer specific training facility.

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