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.
2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Coach Spotlight: Pedro Oliveira
Pedro Oliveira Head Coach Bunnell High School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach at Inter Connecticut FC “Heritage encompasses many things. It’s about ethnic roots, of course, but it also includes cultural teachings and personal experiences. For me it has shaped my values,...
Coaches Communities Newsletter – September 2022
This is your September 2022 Coaches Community Newsletter. Below you will find updates from our Coaches Communities and how you can get involved. We hope you'll take the time to read through the following newsletter and reach out to the Communities you are interested...
My Coaching Journey – Kat Khosrowyar
Written by Kat Khosrowyar, former Iran U19 National Team Head Coach, former OL Reign U19 Academy Head Coach, API Coaches Community Member To be honest, I never thought I would fully invest myself in the coaching world. When I retired from professional and national...
My Time at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Summer Sports Camp
Written by Lang Wedemeyer, Liberty University Head Women’s Soccer Coach, United Soccer Coaches National Staff Instructor, and Faith-Based Coaches Community Member I was privileged to be able to take part in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes summer sports camp held...
Disability Awareness Week 2022
From July 18-22, 2022, the Disabilities Allies Coaches Community celebrated Disability Awareness Week. During this week, the Community brought awareness to the disability soccer community. Bringing awareness to the additional needs of players with disabilities helps...
United Soccer Coaches Podcast Transcription – July 7, 2022
On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke is joined by U.S. Deaf Women's National Team Captain and United Soccer Coaches Disabilities Allies Coaches Community Chair Kate Ward, in addition to U.S. Deaf Women's National Team...
Michael Kodama Named Coaches Community Relations Manager
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 6, 2022) - United Soccer Coaches is excited to introduce the association's new Coaches Community Relations Manager, Michael Kodama.As the Coaches Community Relations Manager, Michael will work closely with each Coaches Community to amplify...
Coach Q&A with Shigeyoshi “Sugar” Shinohara
Shigeyoshi “Sugar” Shinohara USC Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach United Soccer Coaches API Coaches Community MemberWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching? My father. He comes from the countryside in Hiroshima and has always been a good soccer player and was even...
Coaches Communities Newsletter – June 2022
This is your June 2022 Coaches Community Newsletter. Below you will find updates from our Coaches Communities and how you can get involved. We hope you'll take the time to read through the following newsletter and reach out to the Communities you are interested in. As...
Coach Q&A with Henry Zapata
Henry Zapata Texas State University Associate Women's Head Coach United Soccer Coaches Latino Coaches Community MemberWho or what inspired you to pursue coaching? The thing that inspires me to coach is watching players develop and grow. I enjoy being able to see a...
