Heads and Volleys

Finally. The whistle has been blown. Kick off. Welcome to part 2 of the game day series! @leedunnesoccer

Game Day is chaos, if you let it be. You can also take a lot of steps forward before you even play a game with organization and communication. Part 1 will help you set up for success. @leedunnesoccer

Game Like isn't just about creating a replica of the game in training. It's relating the game to the training in as many ways as possible.

Not just moving the ball, or moving players. Soft skills are about people, and relationships. They are about building community, and developing an environment that support your players goals, and your team goals. Here are there tools, connected to the 6 tasks of a coach. @leedunnesoccer

X's and O's help. Relationships, community, and support make it happen. Here are some soft skills, connected to the 6 tasks of a coach for you to have real success with your teams. @leedunnesoccer

Einsteins knowledge and wisdom quote is referenced a lot, and I am doing the same here. But how does it apply to coaching? Here is the environment I am working to create. @Leedunnesoccer

Organization is EVERYTHING. From level 1 of players in pinnies and balls set out. To level 2 - players playing in their positions and not just running around. To level 3 - style of play, game plan and execution! @leedunnesoccer

"How do I improve the intensity of the players?" Answer? There are thousands of things you can do. This one thing, for me, is the magic ticket in the right environment... @Leedunnesoccer

Observation is an essential tool in coaching, but when do I observe? How do I observe? @leedunnesoccer

QUICKER! BREAK! We all hear this during games. There is a better way for players to learn how to play QUICK, without RUSHING. @leedunnesoccer

Here are my 5 steps to creating a training session that will work for your players. I also mentioned the Constraints Episode to help you become familiar with how you can change the training session and what those unintended consequences might be: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JQDdL5ueR6brZ6ukEmWLh?si=70754e8df62b40c1 @leedunnesoccer

I'm not telling you if you should, or should not play in tournaments. I'm asking you to pay attention to how you prepare. @leedunnesoccer

You know those ref's who are out to get you and the team you coach? Not really... @leedunnesoccer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

How many did you coach this week? How did you maximize those hours!? @leedunnesoccer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

Be demanding without being demeaning. Fun is not just messing around. Real talk. @leedunnesoccer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

Having worked with numerous teams and coaches, I'm always looking to get going on the right foot. How can I get my players switched on, and ready, without needing to tell them so? I have some ideas, presented here, but I also want to know yours! @leedunnesoccer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

What motivates your players? Does your motivation match theirs? Follow some simple, but effective steps here to explore the motivation of your players, and improve your coaching interactions and expectations immediately. Are you looking for more? Check out player1.soccer for how to unlock potential in your players. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

What did you get out of this summer? Interested in my KCBS interview? Here it is! Talk. to me @leedunnesoccer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

It’s been a while, but I’m back! With my most recent experience, it seems pertinent to discuss how we talk to the players and maximize our time with them. Tell me what you think… @leedunnesoccer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headsandvolleyssoccer/support

Help them see the bigger picture... Feedback, please. Leave me a rating on your podcast provider. Share with your coaching friends. You can contact me on Twitter @LeeDunneSoccer You can see what else I have going on www.leedunnesoccer.com Send me a Voice Message! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/headsandvolleyssoccer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/headsandvolleyssoccer/support