Traci currently coaches in Tennessee with the Germantown Legends. During this interview, We discuss differences amongst parent interactions and expectations throughout age groups, understanding the need for clear communication and always improving this skill, increasing the number of female coaches and women in higher positions in the game, and improving players through strengthening team culture.

How to contact Traci:

IG: @coachtsip

0:24 soccer background

2:15 mutual friends through soccer

3:00 first experience coaching was at the volunteer level for the Y

4:10 the difference in parent interactions between different age groups

6:00 coaching before and after having her own children and how that impacted the parent dynamic

7:30 setting guidelines with parents to encourage player development

10:00 utilizing a cool-off period for communication following an event

13:20 breaking down communication barriers within a team

16:30 favorite parts of United Soccer Coaches Convention

19:45 how to go about increasing women participation in the coaching world and the phrase “mom guilt”

25:15 the increasing cost of coaching education and the viability of coaches progressing through the licenses/ diplomas/ badges

28:30 making the jump to coaching full-time

31:40 the most rewarding bit of being a parent coach

34:40 pushing kids to follow in your footsteps

37:55 multi-sport athletes fueling players to continue their playing

40:25 potential improvements to practice schedule to reduce player burnout

44:00 Traci’s first competitive coaching role with a high school program

46:40 steps to take to establish the team culture

49:35 overcoming challenges when working with your players

52:00 the impact of Coronavirus on coaching and family life

56:40 final three coaching points

1:00:06 One piece of advice for any coach

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