The Coaching Index Podcast

In Episode #6 of Coaches Conversations, Mitchell Hart sits down with BYU commit and elite goalkeeper Zuri Gray to discuss her development through youth soccer, experiences with Girls Academy and U.S. Soccer Talent ID Centers, the recruiting process, and the lessons she's learned along the way. This conversation offers coaches, parents, and players a unique opportunity to hear directly from an athl...

In Episode 5 of Coaches Conversations, Mitchell Hart is joined by Ryan Rogak, club director and coach educator at Chicago City SC. Ryan shares his insights on tactical understanding, coaching with confidence, learning from tactical mistakes, and building teams around their strengths instead of forcing a system. This episode is packed with practical ideas for coaches looking to develop better playe...

Kevin Smith joins The Coaching Index Podcast to discuss college recruiting, team culture, leadership, and the role coaches play in developing better people as well as better players. We explore what college coaches really value in the recruiting process, how culture shapes player development, and why the environment a coach creates can have a lasting impact on both performance and growth.

Tyler Weston joins Coaches Conversations to discuss player development, high-performance environments, leadership, and what it takes to help players reach the next level. We explore coaching philosophy, building winning cultures, developing complete players, and the lessons Tyler has learned coaching across youth, academy, collegiate, and semi-professional soccer.

Steve Anderson joins The Coaching Index Podcast to discuss athletic performance, speed and agility training, strength development, injury prevention, and long-term athlete development. We explore how youth and high school athletes can improve performance, reduce injury risk, and build habits that support success both in sports and beyond. Steve also shares practical insights for coaches, parents,...

Joshua Eustace joins The Coaching Index Podcast to discuss player development, coaching philosophy, learning environments, and the challenges facing youth soccer today. We explore how coaches can create better experiences for players, balance structure with creativity, and focus on long-term development over short-term results.