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Self Directed Soccer

9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

-Where Play Happens-On a journey to create the best youth soccer experience where enjoyment and freedom lead to lifelong passion for playing the game!

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Episodes

Episode 9 - Father and Son Conversation About Soccer - Rainer Cruz

May 19, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode with have a conversation with my 11 year old son Rainer Cruz. We talk about what he enjoys about soccer, what he doesn't enjoy and some advice he has for coaches. Enjoy! selfdirectedsoccer.com

Episode 8 - David Flores - Coach, Teacher, Author

May 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

You can find more about Coach David Flores and his work at the following links. browniebooks.com southcityac.org soccerlittle.com In this episode we learn about David's soccer playing and coaching journey, from his love for the game playing street soccer to his college playing days and his current coaching activities.  David is a coach at South City Athletic Club in Waxahachie, TX which combines ministry and soccer. He is also the author of Soccer Little books that focus on a fun start wit...

Episode 7 - Coaching a U7 Game

May 04, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

1. Kids want to play! 2. Kids are people not soccer players. 3. Perspective change from winning to enjoyment.  Check out the blog at www.selfdirectedsoccer.com

Episode 6 - Josh Harms - Recreational to Club to College to Coach

April 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

In this conversation we discuss my friend's soccer journey and how the game has been a consistent and positive influence in his life. Josh and I have been coaching our kids' U13 recreational soccer team for the past 3 years and have similar views on the game where a positive experience is the highest priority. 

Episode 5 - Donny Lutrick - Starting A Soccer Club and Defining What We're Not

April 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In this episode I speak with Donny Lutrick, a founding member of the South City Athletic Club in Waxahachie, TX. Here are some of the topics that we discuss: Defining what we're not Using a filter to guide our actions Thoughts on competition Purpose of starting SCAC https://www.southcityac.org

Episode 4 - Oscar Lewis, Red Oak HS Boys Varsity Head Coach

April 13, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode Oscar and I discuss: His youth soccer experience growing up in Germany His coaching development and team training Favorite professional players and teams Enjoy!

Episode 3 - The Soccer Parent Experience

April 06, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

My wife Noemi and I share our experience as soccer parents. While there are pitfalls to being a soccer parent it can be a very rewarding experience.

Episode 2 - A 12 year old's take on free play

March 30, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

We hear from two 12 year old soccer players about their experience with free play - good and bad. 

Episode 1 - The Free Play Experience

March 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

In today's episode I am sharing my introduction, observations, experience and results of implementing free play with my recreational soccer team.  Link to Podcast with Ted Kroeten, Joy of the People https://scuffed.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-55-interview-with-ted-kroeten-an-9cbea49b joyofthepeople.org Link to the Book Free to Learn by Peter Gray https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00B3M3KZG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AS0X2QNBN12HHWS4AT6D