Coaches Corner Chats with Kieron

In this episode I share some takeaways from the MiddiesSoccer postseason coaches meeting!

In this episode I speak about the end of season banquet and specifically the Brick by Brick award and senior speeches!

In this episode I share my experience of the last two weeks of the season and the effect it had on me mentally. A lesson learned and one I hope others can benefit from hearing about.

I. This episode I share a couple areas that I have to improve upon as a coach to help MiddiesSoccer continue to compete and get results next season!

In this episode I share some overall thoughts on the program and the journey this first season! Brick by brick!

In this episode I share the benefit of waiting 24 hours to critique my squad following a game!

In this episode I talk about the resilience, determination, and drive to succeed that my coaches and players are bringing to the MiddiesSoccer program!

In this episode I speak about the impact of moments within a game that effect the final result.

The journey continues for MiddiesSoccer! Game 2 showed ms y signs of improvement and progress!

Game 1 is in the books and in this episode I share a couple of my takeaways from the game. Specifically the idea of “5 yards” and transitions.

After almost a month without a full practice ... we’re back! So many lessons learned! Character! Character! Character!

In this episode ... I share the struggles of being told we are shutting down all extracurriculars in the district until further notice. It’s been a few weeks since my last episode and felt like I needed to talk about the situation.

Lessons learned through adversity!

A quick reflection on the first 2 weeks of the Periodization model and a sneak peak at the next phase for MiddiesSoccer!

In this episode I share what Zero Point Day is for the boys and the implications as we move forward in our preseason periodization.

In this episode I talk about how impactful a series of 7v7 games were on my focus moving forward. And how that day has sent me fully into the rabbit of hole of Periodization!!

This episode I share ... FAMILY Friday; Stack It Relay Race; Cross the Line Activity ... MiddiesSoccer Brick by Brick

This episode I speak about two coaches who have made a positive impact on my short time coaching and developing the boys soccer program at Middletown HS. Tyler Wickman @twickman06 and Scott Clemmons @coachclemmons

I spent the past week with my family in Gatlinburg and it was awesome! Time well spent with my wife and children and my assistant coaches had the opportunity to run team conditioning sessions! Great experience for the coaches!

What an awesome week! I got to set up and run three conditioning sessions with my players and coaches this week! The players were awesome! My coaches were energetic and passionate! We took a step forward this week!

In this episode I share my thoughts as Middletown HS boys soccer team transitions out of the quarantine! My goal ... keep my players healthy and active!

This past week the focus was Restarts: kickoffs; throw-ins; goal kicks. Using Google Classroom to develop a player playbook! And the possibility of starting for real!

Coaches meeting and team player meetings this week to discuss our formation and player roles and responsibilities. Also, spoke with the players about pregame mindset and rituals! Eye opening the comments by the players with regards to pregame!

The past 4 weeks I have been laying the foundation to help develop my players mentally! Listen to hear what I have shared! This is the foundation of the MiddiesSoccer mental program!

Episode 10: Chatting my coaching staff and focusing on the mental side with my players!