Soccer Nova Scotia You Beauty Podcast

Episode fourteen is with Andrew McDonald (Suburban’s U13 Head Coach & Scotia Soccer Club Board Member). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) & Andrew McDonald chat about the following: Andrew’s playing, coaching & volunteer experience within the soccer community Andrew’s transition from staff member to board member U13 Division In... Source

Episode thirteen is with Soccer Nova Scotia's, Lindsay MacAskill (Program Coordinator). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Lindsay MacAskill chat about the following: Recent changes to the competition structure at the U13 age level Why were the changes made How the decision was made What the decision was How to get administrative support […]

Episode twelve is with Harbour East's Storm Soccer club, Mark Harper. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Mark Harper chat about the following: Overview of Mark Harper's journey to Canada & the Storm Soccer Club The values of the club The governance model at the club The motivation to volunteer The priority that the club has around […]

Episode eleven is part two of the show that was recorded from Los Angeles at the NSCAA convention with with Martin Vlk (Valley Regional Technical Director) & Adam Miller (Harbour East Regional Technical Director). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Martin  Vlk & Adam Miller chat about the following: NSCAA Exhibition Frenzy The validation […]

Episode ten is recorded from Los Angeles at the NSCAA convention with with Martin Vlk (Valley Regional Technical Director) & Adam Miller (Harbour East Regional Technical Director). Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Development) Martin  Vlk & Adam Miller chat about the following: Overall experience of the NSCAA Convention Highlights of the NSCAA Convention Difficulty […]

Episode nine continues our chat with the Highland technical director Nino Kovacevic. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Nino Kovacevic chat about the following: The short/long term priorities of the Highland region The need for continued resources from the CSA and SNS The importance of communicating and best practice sharing The experience of the […]

Episode eight introduces the Highland technical director Nino Kovacevic. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Nino Kovacevic chat about the following: The idea of producing a Podcast (@Highland_Hero) Nino’s experience to date Connecting the community within the sport Creating a social experience in soccer The overview of trying to split the Highland regional In […]

Episode seven introduces Brett Adams of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Brett is an associate Head Coach for the Academy Centres across Canada. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Brett Adams chat about the following: Adam’s experience as a coach in the UK & Canada Vancouver Whitecaps iniatitive to have Academy Centres across Canada Vancouver Whitecaps […]

Episode six introduces the South Shore’s technical director Andy Cameron. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Andy Cameron chat about the following: Andy’s experience Motivation to return to the Maritimes Andy’s observation of the job in the South Shore region Objectives for the South Shore region both short term & long term […]

Episode five continues with Adam Miller the new regional technical director of the Harbour East region. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Adam Miller chat about the following: Developing as a Learning Facilitator Coach education & mentoring The challenges of getting Coaches on the workshops The need to communicate to all members Discuss […]

Episode four introduces Adam Miller the new regional technical director of the Harbour East region. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Adam Miller chat about the following: How Adam came to Nova Scotia Adam’s playing and coaching experience Priorities both short & long term of the Harbour East region Discussing the recent […]

Episode three continues with the final of three with Canadian Soccer Association new Director of Development Jason deVos. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Jason deVos chat about the following: What athletes require to be successful Talent collection vs talent development and the challenges it creates Jason’s playing career in England Jason’s Gold Cup 2000 story […]

Episode two continues with part two of three with Canadian Soccer Association new Director of Development Jason deVos. Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Jason deVos chat about the following: Contemporary coaching and how’s it’s evolved over the years The importance of establishing an effective learning environment The role of the […]

Listen to Mike Whyatt (Soccer Nova Scotia Director of Coaching) & Jason deVos chat about topics ranging from his position, the priorities for the CSA and the need to define success for youth soccer.