Table of contents
Coaching Training + Tactics Featured Stories + Interviews Opinion + Staff Contributions
COACHING
THE RADICAL HOSPITALITY OF SOCCER COACHING Russ Davis
COACHING PHILOSOPHY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR COACHES Ashu Saxena
VIDEO REVIEW IN SOCCER PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Anthony“ Toby” Kinney
BUILD GOOD HABITS FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE Dr. Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch
A coaching framework for using presence, preparation and care to support both player development and team culture.
A practical guide to developing a clear coaching philosophy by aligning values, leadership, playing style, training methodology and long-term purpose.
How video review can support player ownership, reflection and growth when guided by thoughtful coaching.
10 coach-driven strategies for helping players develop self-discipline habits that support consistent training, smarter choices and long-term growth on and off the field.
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COACHING IS OUR PROFESSION: PART III Mike Lynch
How books, mentors and deliberate learning shape coaching philosophy, leadership and professional growth over a lifetime in the profession.
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BEYOND THE WIN: HOW TRACKING STATS CAN REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR COACHING Todd Tarbow
How tracking simple match statistics can help coaches provide clearer feedback, motivate players and make better developmental decisions beyond the final score. 46
TRAINING + TACTICS
TRAINING THAT SHOWS UP ON GAME DAY Darren Lever
How designing training environments around real game demands can improve decision-making and help learning transfer from practice to match performance.
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FEATURED STORIES + interviews
A LEGACY IN MOTION: THE HISTORICAL TIMELINE OF THE NSCAA AND UNITED SOCCER COACHES
Celebrating 85 years, this timeline charts the evolution of NSCAA into United Soccer Coaches— marking the milestones, moments, and movement that continue to shape the future of the game.
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CHAPTER 11:“ THE LONG WAIT IS OVER” Dr. Joe Machnik
A RIVALRY MOST FIERCE Hal Phillips
A firsthand account of the United States’ long road to World Cup qualification, capturing the key moments and personalities behind the breakthrough journey to Italia’ 90.
An exploration of how dual‐national players and fans are reshaping the modern U. S.– Mexico rivalry through questions of identity, ambition and belonging.
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32 opinion + STAFF CONTRIBUTIONS
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS: COLLEGE SERVICES Sarah Wilbur
An overview of United Soccer Coaches College Services and how the program supports college soccer coaches through education, recognition, resources and collaboration.
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CENTER CIRCLE: MY JOURNEY WITH THE ASSOCIATION Dr. Jay Martin
ASSISTANT COACHES: ARE YOU CUT OUT TO FILL THAT ROLE? DeAngelo Wiser
An inside, personal look at how United Soccer Coaches grew from a volunteer-run association into the world’ s largest soccer coaching organization.
What it takes to succeed as an assistant coach, including professionalism, communication, relationship-building and preparation for the next step in your coaching career.
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