Season 3 Episode 5 (S3Ep5) is with Jason deVos (Canada Soccer Director of Development). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Jason chat about the following:

Canada Soccer Strategic Plan 2019-2021

Coach Education

Club Licence

Standards Based Performance Leagues

And more

*Quality of the call occasionally drops

Season 3 Episode 4 (S3Ep4) is with Julia Burton(Grassroots Development). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Julia chat about the following:

Experience & learnings to date working in Grassroots Soccer

The biggest threat to grassroots soccer

Priorities to develop grassroots soccer at the club level

Navigating the soccer profession as a female

And more

Season 3 Episode 2 (S3Ep2) is with Nino Kovacevic (Strategic Development). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Nino chat about the following:

The role and purpose

Breaking the Glass - Are positions in youth sport professional?

Xmas Film Review

Winter/Spring Coaching Workshops

Prize Giveaway

Season 3 Episode 2 (S3Ep2) is with Matt Holton (Talent Development). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Matt chat about the following:

The Provincial Program 2018/19

Overview

Selection Process

The creation of resources

Canada Soccer Player Development Program

HFX Wanderers U Sports Draft

Issues with training environments

Night of Excellence

Plus prize winners & give aways

Season 3 Episode 1 (S3Ep1) is with the development team: Matt Holton (Talent Development), Julia Burton (Grassroots & Skill Centres) & Nino Kovacevic (Strategic Development). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & the team chat about the following:

The restructure of the department

Each staff's responsibility in reference to Canada Soccer's Club Licence

Breaking the Glass: Why are the end users not receiving effective communication

Plus prize give away and more

Season 2 Episode 12 (S2Ep12) is with Lindsay MacAskill (Program Administrator) & Matt Holton (Grassroots & Community Development Officer). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Jared chat about the following:

Player Pool Policy

Player Movement Policy

Power Play Initiative

Grassroots LTPD Matrix (Rural Nova Scotia)

In addition we feature Nova Scotia News:

Hiring of SNS League Staff

Club Summer Registration

Scott Firth TFC Trial

Mark O'Sullivan Clinic - March 7th

Season 2 Episode 10 (S2Ep11) is with Jared Griffiths (High Performance Manager). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Jared chat about the following:

Backstory of Jared

Objectives that Jared has for the existing High Performance structure

Objectives to support Nova Scotia clubs with the evolution of the AA/AAA leagues

Managing the fear & expectations associated to change

The importance of Coach Education both as an individual and how he will support coaches

In addition we feature:

Discussion of Nova Scotia news inc. athletes in Vancouver, Provincial Program & South Shore Classic

Season 2 Episode 10 (S2Ep10) is with Brad Lawlor (Executive Director) & Matt Holton (Grassroots & Community Development Officer). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development), Brad & Matt chat about the following:

The new inter district provincial league to be managed by Soccer Nova Scotia

In addition we feature:

Announcement of Jared Griffiths as HP Manager

$25 Ela! Voucher Giveaway & Winner

https://youtu.be/GqVAaf8rNIA

Season 2 Episode 9 (S2Ep9) is with Jennifer Turnnidge. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Jennifer chat about the following:

What is Transformational Leadership

Overview of the Transformational Workshop

The need for ongoing Coaching Education

In addition we feature:

Register for Mark O’Sullivan’s Keynote Theory and Practical Clinic – Here

$25 Ela! Voucher Giveaway

Season 2 Episode 8 (S2Ep8) is with Mark O’Sullivan. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Mark chat about the following:

Mark’s backstory

The adultfication of youth sport

The pitfalls of talent identification

The vehicle and power of youth sport

Who are children

What is learning in youth sport

Movement where mainstream public are embracing the discussion

In addition we feature:

Register for Mark O’Sullivan’s Keynote Theory and Practical Clinic – Here

Watch No Hunger in Paradise - Here