UEFA A & USSF Youth A license. BA (Hons). MS ⚽️👩🏾🎓👮🏾
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Great day at Brighton academy yesterday!
Really interesting to observe how individual development plans are used across age groups and see the detail behind academy coaching.
Grateful for the learning opportunity 🙌🏾
Kei retweeted
Growing in year three 📈
We're happy to announce that seven coaches have been selected for the 2026 Pro Residency Program, our leaguewide initiative that creates access and opportunity for underserved coaches.
➡️ bit.ly/4s3OKDN
Thank you to the coaches who have shown me how to coach and care for the game ⚽️, and to the players I have coached. Thank you for making me a better coach 💙
"If you have a fantastic team that trusts you, you'll get the results and what you want from the team." 🗣️
@chicagocity_sc Head Coach and @SacRepublicFC PPR participant Lekeisha Gumbs speaks about her coaching journey as well as her time in the PPR program this past year.
Kei retweeted
After much thought and consideration, I am excited to announce that I will be entering #transferportal to find a great fit school for my remaining three years of eligibility. I am grateful for my time at Pitt and excited for this next chapter in my academic and athletic career!
#accsoccer #p4transfer #womensd1soccer
Kei retweeted
This year, new @MenaceSoccer94 head coach Troy McKerrell was one of five people chosen for the USL Forward initiative.
He participated in a residency program with @ForwardMSNFC designed to give him the connections and expertise to be a springboard for his coaching career.
I cannot think of a better coach to be awarded this award! Well deserved Julie ⚽️ & congrats on the win 🏆
Congratulations to @gvl_liberty Head Coach and Technical Director @CoachJulieDC on winning the 2024 @USL_Academy Cup and being named the Coach of the Tournament! 🏆
A huge congratulations! I have nothing but admiration for all you are achieving. This is evident of the work you have been doing. Keep being great Nicole ⚽️
Thank you, Coach Lukic 💫
Our Sporting Director and Head Coach, @NicoleLukic5, is departing her position at Minnesota Aurora FC to join U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) as Director of Talent Identification for Women’s Youth National Teams.
📰: rb.gy/lqqlie
ALT graphic: thank you coach Nicole! congratulations on your new position as the Director of Talent ID for Women's Youth National Teams - US Soccer
Over the moon to be accepted on my Uefa A licence.
Looking forward to the continuing my personal development.
2024 is building to be a great year already!
I am super honoured to be one of coaches selected to be part of this USL Forward platform. Excited to get started!
Introducing USL Forward: A new platform intended to increase access and improve racial and gender representation in leadership roles across the USL ecosystem.
➡️ bit.ly/47L0RKP
A great guy and coach leading the first team. I spent a lot of my child down at Highfield Rangers.
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of former junior player and ex Derby County and AFC Wimbledon player @KyronStabana as first team manager for the new season 👍⚽️
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Being a Head Coach is Hard.
Unless you have done it, you do not understand.
Here are 8 Realities that All Head Coaches Face:
1: It will consume you.
Coaching is more than just a job - it's a way of life. You'll spend countless hours planning practices, analyzing game film, and strategizing for the next game. It can consume you. But when you see your team succeed, it makes it all worth it.
2: There will always be critics.
No matter your success, people will always criticize your decisions and strategies. Even w/State Championship Teams.
Know and Accept this. Always remember that you know your team better than anyone, and your goal is to do what's best for them.
3: You are not in it for the money.
Coaching does not usually pay well, but it's not about the money. Don't calculate your hourly wage.
It is a calling.
A lifestyle.
It's about the love of the game and helping young athletes grow and develop into their full potential.
4: There is no overnight success.
Building a successful team takes time, patience, & dedication.
There will be ups and downs, but if you stay the course, you'll see the results.
Always remember that your #1 job is to Build Culture.
Play the long game with Culture.
5: You need a supportive spouse.
This should be #1 on the list for many!
Coaching can put a strain on your family
Having a spouse who understands and supports your passion is CRITICAL.
Make sure to take the time to show your appreciation and give back whenever possible.
6: You will not make everyone happy.
As a coach, you will make tough decisions that not everyone will agree with.
This happens A LOT.
But remember, you're in it for the benefit of the TEAM, not just one individual.
You will NEVER make everyone happy.
7: You can't want it more than the kids.
As a coach, you can inspire & motivate your players, but ultimately, they have to want it.
This can be hard for a younger coach.
Encourage them to work hard & set goals.
Let them take ownership of their own success.
8: It is still WORTH it!
Despite the challenges, being a coach is incredibly rewarding!
Watching your players grow & develop into strong, confident young adults is one of the best feelings in the world.
Watching a team grow is very rewarding.
Always remember WHY you coach.
-Sam Cannon
Unbelievably proud of Mackenzie! Not many players can say they scored their first goal in 2015 in the u13’s for Leicester city womens to scoring in 2022 for the seniors. Keep it
My sister @SLIMBONES doesn’t like football 🙄 but I made her watch the game! Come on England 🏴 She told me she was supporting the team & sent me the below picture! 🤣 on a better note we are through to the final #EURO2022
