This is a conversation that I had with Raymond over the quarantine period last June. 

The theory of why and what we do on the field helps to guide our application. 

We discuss aspects of reflection, the four layers of competence, and many others.

Raymond also discloses what he is providing in his one-year online mentorship course.

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This was a past conversation, one of two, that Josh and I had with Fergus Connolly. We chatted with Fergus prior to the release of his book Game Changer and then again after the book was published. 

In this conversation, Josh and I discuss topics from within the book.

We discuss complex systems. Why is it important that coaches understand the theory of complex systems? How do create order within the system?

The topic of game-model is discussed and why it is not just the on-field elements.

Enjoy this purification of sports science.

In this episode, I spoke with former guest Nick Cowell, head women's soccer coach at St. Edwards University in Austin TX. 

Nick and I speak about what is a game-model?

Why is the game-model important?

Is a game-model necessary for programs, academies, teams, etc.?

What all goes into a game-model?

Nick was kind enough to share a mind map that he has used over the years to develop his game-model. I shared with Nick the major spokes of my game-model through its evolution.

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This is a conversation Josh and I had with Nick Cowell, head women's coach at St. Edwards University in Texas back in 2016. Nick has been coaching for over 31 years and continues to analyze and update his team's game-model/playing style.

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In this episode, I spoke with Ian Barker and Vince Ganzberg from the United Soccer Coaches Association. I reached out to Ian and Vince to understand the concept of designing a game model. The game model continues to be a topic that many coaches are unfamiliar with and may not have put much thought to other than for specific areas of the game (i.e., tactics and technique). 

Also in the episode, we begin to scratch the surface on another area gaining some popularity, Evidence-Based Coaching. 

Needless to say, time flew by and we didn't cover the concept of Evidence-Based Coaching to great lengths. 

I plan to cover unpack Evidence-Based Coaching in future episodes but for now, enjoy this conversation with Ian Barker and Vince Ganzberg.

Please reach out with questions or topics for future podcasts at [email protected].

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Today's conversation is with Joey Lombardi, the director of player and coach development at Brampton Soccer Club in Ontario, Canada. We unpack the process of developing a game-model for your team or club and how Joey disseminates the information to other coaches within his current club. 

Defining a game-model

The implications of a game-model

The complications of a game-model

The pros and cons of a game-model specific to youth players

And much much more

To learn more or have questions please reach out at [email protected] or contact Joey Lombardi directly through his e-mail address, which he gives at the end of the show.

 

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