Coaches Corner Chats with Kieron

Season 2 Episode 25 In this episode, I chat with C.W. Ponton, the head coach of the women's program at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina.  This chat was a great opportunity for me to get a glimpse in to the Junior College Soccer environment.  C.W. does a great job of highlighting the positives of attending a community college to help with finances, getting started...

Season 2 Episode 25:  Ali Hanif In this episode, I chat with Ali Hanif, assistant coach for the Illinois State University womens soccer program, who primarily works with the goalkeepers!  How Ali ended in Illinois is an amazing story.  Ali grew up in Manchester walking distance from Old Trafford. Ali got the soccer itch in his early teenage years and slowly fell in love with the game.  He spent ti...

Season 2 Episode 23 Chase Montana:  Starting from Scratch In this episode, I am joined by Chase Montana, head womens coach at Northland High School, near Columbus Ohio.  Chase will be entering his 4th season with the Vikings next fall.  The Northland HS girls soccer program is unique in Chase brought back the girls soccer program back into existence! Chase did not play soccer as a youth and this i...

Season 2 Episode 22 EJ Tillinger In this episode, I chat with EJ Tillinger ... teacher, coach, husband, learner, and role model!  EJ coaches football and basketball at Choctaw High School in the great Sooner state of Oklahoma!  EJ's coaching journey took a turn for him during a meeting with an academic advisor in college ... and he has never looked back!  EJ shares the impact of his...

Season 2 Episode 21 Keri Sarver:  The Thread That Binds In this epsiode, I chat with Keri Sarver, Director of Internationals Girls Soccer Club in Medina, Ohio!  Also, Keri is the assistant coach for the New Zealand Women's Soccer Team!  The journey for Keri has been one impacted by great mentors, teammates, and fellow coaches.  Experiences at all levels have helped shape her coaching journey! Sit...

In this episode I chat with University of Michigan Head Womens Soccer Coach Jennifer Klein.  Coach Klein shares her experience as a player at the University of Arizona and the path her coaching journey took ... from UNLV to Washington State to USC and now Ann Arbor! Too many amazing nuggets to share in the notes!  This chat was so fun to be a part of!  Excited to watch the growth and successes of...

In this episode, I chat with Mauricio Lozada, who is very active in the coaching landscape of Minnesota!  He is the Boys Age Group Director  U11-14 for Tonka United Soccer Association, United Soccer Coaches Latino Advocacy Group Chair, and assistant coach at Bethany Lutheran College. Mauricio has a lot of energy to coach, to make an impact on and off the soccer field, and you can hear it...

Season 2 Episode 18. In this episode I chat with Rich Stoneman, the associate head coach of the womens soccer program at Longwood University.  Rich shares his journey from successful player to coach, including the numerous stops along the way.  And, even more impactful, all the amazing coaches that he has been blessed to work with throughout his career. Rich speaks about attending his first coachi...

Season 2 Episode 17  In this episode I chat with Shaun Soderling, head coach for the Bescia University Womens Soccer program.  Shaun is a high energy coach who enjoys building relationships with his players and fellow coaches.  Shaun talks about his journey including the time as a player when others said he'd be a coach, to others pushing him to ask his future wife on a date ... and so many other...

Season 2 Episode 16. In this episode, I chat with Sam Etherington, Director of Soccer Operations for the LSU Women's Soccer team.  Sam was born and raised in Newcastle, England and her soccer journey to the United States if full of many curves ... each one leading the next and Sam shares the many lessons she learned along the way. Sam has an awesome energy about her as she chats about her fam...

Season 2 Episode 15  In this episode, I chat with Erica Suter, Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach who specializes in performance and injury prevention for young female athletes.  But that is just a title ... there is so much more to Erica and her soccer journey! Erica talks about the positive impact her mom had her with regards to health and fitness.  She shares her playing exp...

Season 2 Episode 14  In this episode, I chat with Kendyl Baird, newly appointed Head coach at Warren Wilson Mens Soccer Program!  Kendyl previously spent time in Montana as a graduate assistant at Montana State-Billings and assistant coach at Emory and Henry College.  She is a native of North Carolina and home is very important to Kendyl! Kendyl shares the importance of family and h...

Season 2 Episode 13  In this episode, I chat with Jimmy Fermin, the head boys soccer coach at Piedmont HS in Oklahoma!  Jimmy shares his experiences with Piedmont HS, not only with the boys, but also with the girls.  Jimmy has a great perspective on working with players and is a big believer in developing character!  Along with coaching HS soccer, Jimmy is a part of the club so...

Season 2 Episode 12  In this episode, I chat with Colton Bly, who is currently in the A-Senior Licensing Course and founder/director of the Twins Tiers Soccer Club, providing select soccer for players in western New York and western Pennsylvania!  Colton is a super bright and knowledgeable soccer coach who always had a feeling he'd be a coach ... mainly due to growing up and seeing his dad as a co...

Season 2 Episode 11  In this episode, I chat with Steve Rollins, who currently runs a supplemental training program for local high level youth players in he Princeton, NJ area.  Steve has a rich history in coaching and coaching education following his playing/coaching days in Europe. Steve shares a great perspective on the differences in expectations in Europe and the U.S. for players, c...

Season 2 Episode 10  In this episode, I chat with Manya Puppione, the head women's soccer coach at George Mason University!  Manya shares her experiences as a player, coach, and wife! Manya had an amazing playing career, but had to deal with numerous set backs, including injuries.  She speaks about those injuries and her continued determination to keep moving forward and trusting in...

Season 2 Episode 9  In this episode, Sarah Lowdon joins the podcast!  Sarah shares her coaching journey as a teenager in Newcastle, England and her big move to the United States to play soccer and study in college.  Her coaching journey has been full of lots of work and determination.  And many times with little to no pay!  Sarah has been blessed to work with amazing coaches including Becky Burlei...

Season 2 Episode 8  In this episode, I am joined by Becky Burleigh, long time head coach of the women's soccer team at the University of Florida followed by a stint leading Orlando Pride in the NWSL!  Becky is also one of the leaders of the What Drives Winning curriculum on not only the impact and importance of coaching, but how we go about our lives every single day!  She also speaks about relati...

S2E7 Candice Fabry:  Realities of Being a Female Coach Candice Fabry @candicefabry #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Let's go!  Peace!

Season 2 Episode 7  In this episode I chat with Candice Fabry, head coach of the Kansas City Courage who plays in the United Women's Soccer League, founder of the female mentorship platform Fearless and Capable, US Soccer Coach Educator, and so many other amazing "hats"!! Candice is open and honest about her soccer playing and coaching journey.  From her days as a youth player near Chica...

Season 2 Episode 6  In this episode, Keith Cheek joins the podcast to share his coaching journey with TempesT FC in southeast Indiana!  Keith shares the humble beginnings of his coaching career with his daughter's rec team and how that unknown beginning lead to an amazing experience for him, his players, parents, and club! He shares the impact of his father on him as a coach, the experie...

In this episode, I share my takeaways from the Women's College Cup 2021 match between Florida State University and Brigham Young University. Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coach_boyle Episode Beanie Choice:  BirdBrain shopbirdbrain.com Let's go!  Peace!

Season 2 Episode 5  In this episode, the podcast is joined by Nick Stravropoulos who coaches soccer in Michigan!  Nick shares his high school coaching journey with Ferndale High School and the impact of mentor coaches and his wife on his growth and development as a coach! Throughout the conversation Nick shares stories of reaching out for help with his coaching, for his players, and for...

Season 2 Episode 4  Note: there some audio issues sporadically during the episode. In this episode I am joined by Gabe Rocha, a soccer coach in Arizona who is a high school boys coach, director of coaching for a local select soccer club, and is part of the FC Tucson Academy staff. Gabe shares his love of coaching throughout the episode ... from creating and cultivating opportunities for playe...

Season 2 Episode 3  In this episode, I chat with Scott James, the third year head coach of the Bexley High School girls soccer program.  Bexley is a Division 2 high school in Ohio who played their way to the OHSAA Division 2 State Semifinal match! Scott talks about the tournament run and his coaching journey that saw him graduate from Bexley and go full circle to return at the helm of th...