Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner-For Coaches by Coaches
United Soccer Coaches is dedicated to giving our coaches a voice in the world of soccer and we are pleased to showcase a new feature for coaches by coaches. Our Advocacy Groups, representing United Soccer Coaches members, have been asked to submit blog content on a variety of topics that cover countless aspects of the game and other responsibilities of a coach: career development, leadership, recruiting, culture, diversity and much more. This is the first post of what will become a weekly blog to provide coaches with helpful information and insight from fellow coaches.
Coaches Communities Newsletter – December 2025
Welcome to this edition of the United Soccer Coaches Communities series! In this issue, we’re proud to highlight a leader from each of our Coaches Communities—groups built on mentorship, advocacy, and connection that unite coaches across every level of the game. These...
High School Play of The Month
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the High School Play of the Month, part of the United Soccer Coaches Communities Initiative — Powered by Vidigami. This exciting new program...
Celebrating Culture and Coaching: Latino Coaches Community Honors Fiestas Patrias
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Coaches Community proudly joins in celebrating Fiestas Patrias, a series of independence day commemorations across Latin America that honor the courage and resilience of nations such as Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador,...
Coach Q&A – John Barata
John Barata Oliver Ames High School Men’s Soccer Coach Easton Soccer New England Futbol Club Over 200 HS wins and has a 3-peat with his teamWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching?Soccer has been a part of my life from the very beginning. My father was my coach,...
Coach Q&A – Malek Ben-Musa
Malek Ben-Musa Austin Sol FC Founder and Co-Owner – ‘Path to Pro’Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?As I was growing up and traveling back and forth from North Africa (Libya) and California where I was born, I noticed that smaller kids tended to want to be...
Coach Q&A – Jessie James
Jessie James Washington Premier League Academy Sumner, WAWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching?When I finished playing in college, I was able to return to my Community College in Tacoma and begin coaching as an assistant. The head coach, Ken Fox, was a great...
Coach Q&A with Chris Cotten
Chris CottenDirector of Parks and Recreation for the City of Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MOWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching?In my time with coaching and supporting soccer, I have seen time and time again kids that have the talent to play at a high level...
Coach Q&A – Dr. Shirley Chau
Dr. Shirley Chau School of Social Work at the Faculty of Healthand Social Development University of British Columbia Okanagan campus Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching/develop this program? My soccer program is called the...
Coach Q&A – Jody Lingafeldt
Jody Lingafeldt Head Coach Colorado Mesa University Women’s SoccerWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching?This is a tough question to narrow down. To be honest I never wanted to play soccer. My father drove me to my first soccer practice and he had to peel me...
Coach Q&A with Bob Chinn
Bob Chinn Bolden LionsCimarron Memorial High School Las Vegas, NV Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?As a kid growing up, my Dad coached our baseball team. I remember being the first to the field and the last to leave. I remember driving an...
