Episode twenty three is with Andrew McDonald in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the 2017 Canada Games. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Andrew McDonald chat about the following: The Canada Games Nova Scotia Women’s Bronze Medal achievement Canada Games 2017 experience to date Canada Games Nova Scotia Men’s predictions & expectations […]

Episode twenty two is with Shannon Armitage & Kayla Brace. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Shannon & Kayla chat about the following: The differences between Soccer Nova Scotia provincial/REX programs & NCAA How their experiences assisted or hindered them transition into the NCAA Key messages to parents and of players […]

Episode Twenty one is with Paul Varian of Capitis Consulting . Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Paul chat about the following: Overview of Capitis Consulting & Services Twitter the resource & community The importance of good governance for club excellence The importance of planning & relationship to improving stability Necessary paradigm shift of […]

Episode fourteen is with Andrew McDonald (Suburban’s U13 Head Coach & Scotia Soccer Club Board Member). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Andrew McDonald chat about the following: Andrew’s playing, coaching & volunteer experience within the soccer community Andrew’s transition from staff member to board member U13 Division In addition, we will discuss […]

Episode thirteen is with Soccer Nova Scotia’s, Lindsay MacAskill (Program Coordinator). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Lindsay MacAskill chat about the following: Recent changes to the competition structure at the U13 age level Why were the changes made How the decision was made What the decision was How to get administrative support […]

Episode twelve is with Harbour East’s Storm Soccer club, Mark Harper. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Mark Harper chat about the following: Overview of Mark Harper’s journey to Canada & the Storm Soccer Club The values of the club The governance model at the club The motivation to volunteer The priority that the club has around […]

Episode eleven is part two of the show that was recorded from Los Angeles at the NSCAA convention with with Martin Vlk (Valley Regional Technical Director) & Adam Miller (Harbour East Regional Technical Director). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Martin  Vlk & Adam Miller chat about the following: NSCAA Exhibition Frenzy The validation […]

Episode ten is recorded from Los Angeles at the NSCAA convention with with Martin Vlk (Valley Regional Technical Director) & Adam Miller (Harbour East Regional Technical Director). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Martin  Vlk & Adam Miller chat about the following: Overall experience of the NSCAA Convention Highlights of the NSCAA Convention Difficulty […]

Episode nine continues our chat with the Highland technical director Nino Kovacevic. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Nino Kovacevic chat about the following: The short/long term priorities of the Highland region The need for continued resources from the CSA and SNS The importance of communicating and best practice sharing The experience of the […]

Episode eight introduces the Highland technical director Nino Kovacevic. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Nino Kovacevic chat about the following: The idea of producing a Podcast (@Highland_Hero) Nino’s experience to date Connecting the community within the sport Creating a social experience in soccer The overview of trying to split the Highland regional In […]