Education and advice for Players & Parents.
Paul Spacey, Ricky Collett and Phil Walsh are three English coaches based in Los Angeles and they discuss important topics within the youth soccer landscape while offering advice and crucial education for players & parents.
New episodes every week.
Education and advice for Players & Parents.
Paul Spacey, Ricky Collett and Phil Walsh are three English coaches based in Los Angeles and they discuss important topics within the youth soccer landscape while offering advice and crucial education for players & parents.
New episodes every week.
In this episode of the Youth Soccer Podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of referees and parent/coach sideline behavior in the youth game.
Much of the conversation centers around the importance of communication between referees, coaches, players, and parents to improve the overall experience for everyone involved.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Youth Soccer Podcast
00:23 Current State of Referees and Parent Behavior
03:04 Communication: The Key to Improvement
08:55 Setting the Tone: Coaches and Players
19:31 Responsibility and Development in Youth Soccer
22:03 The Role of Parents in Youth Soccer
25:59 Addressing Referee Decisions and Player Safety
28:28 Understanding Different Perspectives
28:40 The Importance of Player Safety
30:29 Refereeing and Game Flow
32:32 Frustrations with Refereeing
34:59 Navigating Parental Involvement
37:41 Evaluating Opportunities in Europe
38:54 Realities of Youth Soccer Pathways
40:24 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes