On this episode Tori and Jill discuss why our exercises at TKI don't work.  This episode stemmed from thoughts after our presentations at United Soccer Coaches Convention. They gave 3 reasons as to why this might be the case for you. 1 – we tend to post only the "successful" attempts not the messiness that is 90% of a session. The messiness is the process and we, at TKI, have bought into that process. 2 – there are several things that go into what makes a session at TKI effective. Part one is session design but 2 is our teaching tools. 3 -  we have very special environment that we have intentionally curated that allows players the chance to fail and be supported. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss the top 3 things they believe youth players need to keep improving on. The 3 things they agreed upon are being more athletic, getting comfortable overhead, and getting comfortable under pressure. They cover why they believe these are important and how you can start to work on them ASAP. If you want to know more and you want to get all the details make sure you listen to the full episode! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 mistakes they've made. They dive(pun intended) into things related to both being a player and a coach. This episode is full of vulnerability and insight that they hope leaves you feeling like you are not alone and gives you ideas of things to think about. We're so happy you've joined us for 2023! As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 ways you can control the game! One is control the space, whether that be the space behind the backline or the goal area. Two is control your tempo in possession. Three is controlling your self-talk.  This is arguable the most important because the way we talk to ourself will inform our decisions. If you want to know more and you want to get all the details make sure you listen to the full episode! As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by the one and only Christiana Ogunsami! Chris joins them to discuss healthy boundaries in sport. More specifically they talk about healthy boundaries with players and coaches and how players should be treated and how they can advocate for themselves. They also discuss how parents can help their athlete and give coaches some ways they can take accountability. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing how youth players aren’t pros. Thye discuss fours things that can help coaches and parent a like be there in the best way possible for their youth players! 1 is we need to acknowledge the pressure placed on these young players. Not asking to remove the pressure. Just acknowledge it. 2 is set players up for success. Do not expect a player to complete a task without working on it in training her the course of months. Progress isn’t linear. 3 is let players make decisions- stop joysticking,. Your feedback on the sideline is critical. Ask players what they say, what was their intention. 4 is sideline behavior- are you creating an environment of psychological safety? Who is this about? As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing how to be a supportive soccer parent. They recognize the demands of parenting youth athletes and know it can be tricky finding the right things to say/do. They give a list of 5 helpful things you can do for you and your athlete! As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing the 3 c's. The 3 c's stand for clean coaches communication. They cover 3 things coaches(and anyone communicating) can do to help them be the best communicator they can be. 1 is set an intended outcome, 2 is you have to be aligned, 3 is consistent vocabulary. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing a high line. Playing a high line requires bravery and support. The goal of this episode is to help goalkeepers and coaches understand how to effectively play a high line. The 3 things to focus when working on playing on a high line are: assume risk and be brave, instill principles in our decision making, and create this environment in training for goalkeepers to work on it. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss distribution. They cover different methods to delivering the ball to teammate, in particular after making saves. They discuss why at TKI we preach no punting, as well as give alternatives to punting. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!