Talking with Toph

By Christopher Cramer

What's Talking with Toph about?

Christopher Cramer is a soccer coach and blogger who is interested in all things coaching, leadership and development related. Christopher seeks out conversations with practitioners, thought leaders, and experts in a variety of fields.

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Talking with Toph episodes:

02.04.2019
#14 The #1 thing holding us back – Porter Garrison Terry
This episode is with my good friend Porter Garrison Terry. Porter and I both coach in Oregon and have developed a good friendship over the last several years. We connected initially on social media (twitter), and then crossed paths at the fields on...
08.14.2018
#13 Saul Isaksson-Hurst
My guest this week is Saul Isaksson-Hurst. Saul is a 1-on-1 technical coach that offers online programming at https://mypersonalfootballcoach.com/ and via his app of the same name. He is also the host of the @mpfcpodcast You can find Saul on twitter @MyFootballCoach
08.02.2018
#12 Joey Cascio – balancing family, children, and your commitment to the craft
This week I spoke with Joey Cascio (@SupremacyTF) about our journey as coaches. Balancing our ambitions and commitment to the craft while also being husbands and fathers. We talk about what we have learned along the way and what we...
07.26.2018
#11 Doug Lemov – the importance of vulnerability
My guest for episode #11 is Doug Lemov, author of Teach Like a Champion and Practice Perfect. I was introduced to Doug's work while completing my graduate degree in teaching. Shortly after reading TLAC I had the opportunity to interact...
12.29.2017
#10 Paul Varian on how to better operate a youth sports organization
Here it is folks, episode 10 of Talking With Toph. Why is this of note? Because I set a goal at the beginning of 2017 to record and publish 10 episodes. It is fitting that this, my 10th episode, completes...
10.23.2017
#9 Guided Discovery with Bruno Pereira
Bruno Pereira is a foundation coach at ASPIRE Academy in Qatar. Prior to moving to Qatar he grew up and began his coaching career in Portugal, where he coached at CF Benfica and SL Benfica. We talk about guided discovery, performance...
10.02.2017
#8 – Running a club and coaching in the DA with Jon Burklo
Jon Burklo and I have been friends for a few years. I had interacted with Jon on twitter a few times and heard him on the Football Garden podcast, and then Jon and I connected via email because we were...
09.18.2017
#7 Round 2 with Jordan Farrell
After a brief hiatus I am back with my round two discussion with Jordan Farrell. Last time Jordan was on the show he was an assistant coach at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Not anymore! Jordan talks to...
03.27.2017
#6 Work Loads and Game Models with Brett Uttley
Today's guest is Brett Uttley. Brett is currently the Assistant Coach at Rio Grande Valley FC in Houston, TX. RGVFC is the reserve team for the Houston Dynamos and competes in the USL. Prior to his recent move to RGVFC Brett...
02.20.2017
#5 – Coach you should know: Jordan Farrell
In this episode I talk to Jordan Ferrell, Assistant Coach at University of the Pacific (NCAA DI) and boys' coach at Central Valley Monarcas Academy. Jordan and I met in Seattle, WA at the USSF C License course this summer. We quickly realized...
02.06.2017
#4 – Making Big Decisions with David Hansen (Part 2)
This is part two with David Hansen. In part one (which you can listen to here) we learn about David's background and some of his experiences in the game. In this episode we talk specifically about an event that changed...
01.13.2017
#3 -Positional Play and Coaching in Spain with Kieran Smith
Kieran Smith is another guy I met on twitter but have since developed a friendship with. You may know him from his writing on Futbol Tactico, his presentation on Rondos and Positional Games (which has thousands of downloads and views),...
01.13.2017
#2 -From NY to Barcelona and Back with David Hansen (Part 1)
David Hansen and I talked for over two hours and barely scratched the surface of everything we could have talked about. We decided this would have to be a two-part interview, with this portion being part 1. By time this is...
01.13.2017
#1 – Coaching, Conversing, and Craft Beer with John Pranjic
In this episode I talk to the host of the 3four3 FM Podcast, John Pranjic (@ThatCroatianGuy). John and I have been friends now for several years. We met via twitter and bonded over our common interest in soccer, coaching, and youth...
01.04.2017
Talking with Toph — Podcast Teaser!
Christopher Cramer is a soccer coach and blogger who is interested in all things coaching, leadership and development related. Christopher seeks out conversations with practitioners, thought leaders, and experts in a variety of fields.

What's Talking with Toph about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Talking with Toph episodes:

#14 The #1 thing holding us back – Porter Garrison Terry

#13 Saul Isaksson-Hurst

#12 Joey Cascio – balancing family, children, and your commitment to the craft

#11 Doug Lemov – the importance of vulnerability

#10 Paul Varian on how to better operate a youth sports organization

#9 Guided Discovery with Bruno Pereira

#8 – Running a club and coaching in the DA with Jon Burklo

#7 Round 2 with Jordan Farrell

﻿#6 Work Loads and Game Models with Brett Uttley

#5 – Coach you should know: Jordan Farrell

#4 – Making Big Decisions with David Hansen (Part 2)

#3 -Positional Play and Coaching in Spain with Kieran Smith

#2 -From NY to Barcelona and Back with David Hansen (Part 1)

#1 – Coaching, Conversing, and Craft Beer with John Pranjic

Talking with Toph — Podcast Teaser!

#6 Work Loads and Game Models with Brett Uttley