Sir Alex Ferguson is widely considered to be one of the greatest soccer managers of all time. The fact is that he did very little coaching; however, he had the art of management down to a science. Our guest Phil Darke has decades of experience in leading and he uses his vast experience to discover "How Soccer Explains Leadership" on his own podcast, using lessons from the great SAF. It involves trust and understanding what makes players tick.

Many years ago coaches believed that a loud voice, a demanding nature, and the "My way or the highway" approach was the best way to teach sports to young children . Podcast host, broadcast, and longtime soccer coach Nick Webster learned through trial and error that a course of "guided discovery" is the tool that works best with the current generation of kids. Here are his tips to coach and teach "The Beautiful Game" to the youth of today!

Scoring goals looks like the easiest task in soccer; however, it isn't! The highest-paid players in the world are the men and women who can put the ball in the back of the net with regularity. Former USMNT great Eric Wynalda was such a player and in this week's The Bear and the Ball, he gives his insight into what makes a great goal scorer. For attackers, defenders and goalkeepers, this is the episode that could potentially change your soccer career from merely okay to world-class!

Ali Riley has represented her country, New Zealand over 140 times. She has played in World Cups, Europe, Stanford, and is currently in the NWSL balling out for the Orlando Pride. She is a true product of the Cal South experience and her journey to the top is one every aspiring young female player should listen to.

This week on "The Bear and the Ball," we have Kevin Hartman, AKA 'El Gato' who has won every major trophy in American soccer: MLS Goalkeeper of the year in 1999, 2 times MLS Cup Champion, 2-time winner of the US Open Cup, and a CONCACAF Champions League winner. Kevin is currently the goalkeeping coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Kevin talks about his career, what it takes to become a goalkeeper, and so much more!

Former world-class 800-meter specialist, athletic director, mother, and Master of Arts student, Frances Jones joins "The Bear and the Ball" to talk about coaching and leadership. In her current role as an athletic director, Jones shapes the future, and her expertise in leading today's youth is unparalleled. For anyone in a leadership position or striving to be a leader, this episode of "The Bear and the Ball" will open your mind to a brand new way of thinking.

Allie Jara, is the Assistant Women's Coach at the University of California–Riverside (UCR). She has also played soccer at the D2 and D1 level, experiencing highs and lows. In this episode of "The Bear and the Ball," Allie gives her wisdom on playing at the highest level and on her journey toward becoming a coach. For women who are passionate about soccer and want to grow into the sport, this is a "can't miss" episode.

Anthony Pisicoli is the Vice President of Youth on the Cal South Board of Directors. A self-proclaimed soccer fanatic and father to a very talented goalkeeper, Anthony has been involved with the game for over two decades. In this episode of "The Bear and the Ball," he shares his thoughts on the youth soccer landscape here in Southern California.

Greg Rubendall has been on the youth and adult coaching scene his whole life. As the Director of Coaching for the Livermore Fusion and an instructor for the U.S. Soccer Federation, Greg has heard of every reason why people step into the coaching world. On this episode of "The Bear and the Ball," he names his top ten reasons why people become coaches.

As coaches we train the 4 pillars, physical, technical, tactical, and mental but how much time do we really spend on training mindset? Kat Scardino is an expert in working with athletes to achieve their best. This vital skill is often the difference between winning and failing in life and on the field of play, and is why this is a "must listen" episode.