John Parker: US Navy veteran, combat photographer, soccer coach, urban soccer club director, father and husband. John shares from his wide range of experiences of traveling around the world playing and coaching soccer. He speaks from his wide range of experience both inside and outside the US.  John is the Director of Coaching at Global FC, which is a program for underserved youth in Kansas City. We discuss the pay to play, player development, the role of coaching in under-served areas and so much more.  Enjoy the show!  Contact John: john@branch-global.com Learn more about Global FC here: https://www.globalfutbol.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

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John Parker on Pay To Play in Youth Soccer

Dan Visser is current assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the USL and Messiah College soccer graduate. We talked about Dan's playing days from his early start in soccer while living in France to his path to Messiah College, one of the winningest college soccer programs of all time. We also discussed in the development of his coaching philosophy and some of they key influences in his coaching journey.  This will give some interesting insight to anyone wanting to develop their craft as a coach and continue to reach higher levels.  Dan Visser Contact: Website: https://danvisser.com Email: dv1171@gmail.com Phone: 610.733.4166 CFC was ranked 9th on the Top 20 Sports Coach Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. See the top 20 list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sports_coach_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Dan Visser on building a coaching philosophy

Kevin Wardlaw and Jeff Davis share things they have learned from being coaches and directors in youth soccer for almost 20+ years each.  Toca FC and KCSG video about their collaboration: https://youtu.be/8Lo7zd4mvVA Toca FC: https://www.tocafc.org/ KCSG: http://kcsgsoccer.org/ CFC was ranked 9th on the Top 20 Sports Coach Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. See the top 20 list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sports_coach_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Kevin and Jeff on club collaboration and why youth sports matter!

Quinn McDowel breaks down how you build a team culture and how to use stories, it will change how you think about leadership. Quinn was an American college and professional basketball player and is currently an assistant coach with the NCAA D1 Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball team. Quinn has also written a book called: The Purpose Driven Leader, a system of belief for a life of leadership. Use the code "community" for 15% off anything on Quinn’s site: http://www.aretehoops.com  Contact: quinn.mcdowell@aretehoops.com. CFC was ranked 9th on the Top 20 Sports Coach Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. See the top 20 list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sports_coach_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Part 3: Quinn McDowell on building a team culture with the power of stories

Coach Bryce McClanahan talks about building a Coaching Purpose Statement and his pursuit of excellence as a first year head coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University. We talk about everything from his playing days to developing his coaching philosophy, to helping players find their "role" on the team and much more... Enjoy!  Connect with Coach Bryce McClanahan: bmcclanahan@mnu.edu. CFC was ranked 9th on the Top 20 Sports Coach Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. See the top 20 list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sports_coach_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Bryce McClanahan on gaining clarity about your calling as a coach

Quinn McDowel breaks down how you build a team culture and how you use stories, it will change how you think about leadership. Quinn was an American college and professional basketball player and is currently an assistant coach with the NCAA D1 Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball team. Quinn has also written a book called: The Purpose Driven Leader, a system of belief for a life of leadership. Use the code "community" for 15% off anything on Quinn’s site: http://www.aretehoops.com  Contact: quinn.mcdowell@aretehoops.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Part 3: Quinn McDowel on building a team culture with the power of stories

Coach Bryce McClanahan talks about building a Coaching Purpose Statement and his pursuit of excellence as a first year head coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University. We talk about everything from his playing days to developing his coaching philosophy, to helping players find their "role" on the team and much more... Enjoy!  Connect with Coach Bryce McClanahan: bmcclanahan@mnu.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Quinn Thomas McDowell is an American former college and professional basketball player that is currently an assistant coach with the NCAA D1 Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball team. CFC was ranked 9th on the Top 20 Sports Coach Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. See the top 20 list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sports_coach_podcasts/ Quinn has also written a book called: The Purpose Driven Leader, a system of belief for a life of leadership.  Email: quinn.mcdowell@aretehoops.com Use the code "community" for 15% off anything on Quinn’s site: http://www.aretehoops.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Part 2: Quinn McDowell on the The Purpose Driven Leader - a system of belief for a life of leadership.

Quinn McDowell was an American college and professional basketball player and is currently an assistant coach with the NCAA D1 Lehigh Mountain Hawks men's basketball team. Quinn has also written a book called: The Purpose Driven Leader, a system of belief for a life of leadership. Use the code "community" for 15% off anything on Quinn’s site: http://www.aretehoops.com  Contact: quinn.mcdowell@aretehoops.com CFC was ranked 9th on the Top 20 Sports Coach Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021. See the top 20 list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/sports_coach_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

PART 1: Quinn McDowell on the Purpose Driven Leader - his sports journey and the commitment to RELATIONSHIPS, PROCESS and EXCELLENCE

Todd Johnson - baseball coach at Advanced Baseball Academy in Stilwell, Kansas and CFC Coach of the Year Finalists - shares his experience as a dad coach and how he made the change from being a transactional coach mostly concerned with results, to a coach focused on the transformation of the character of kids and families through sports.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Todd Johnson on how transactional coaching impacted his own son and how he changed

Kelsey Carbajo, cross country / track coach at Olathe West High School in Olathe, Kansas and CFC Coach of the Year Finalists - shares about the family culture she works to create in the program and also how she infuses passion for life and running into her players!  Enjoy the show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Kelsey Carbajo on teaching her players to attack life with passion

Kent Shelley, baseball coach at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS and CFC Coach of the Year Finalists talks about the impact of tough love and why it’s so important to tell your players you love them. Enjoy the show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Kent Shelley on the power of looking your players in the eyes and telling them you love them

Sam Knopik football coach at Pembroke Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri and CFC Coach of the Year Finalists about the importance of defining success!  Enjoy the show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Sam Knopik, “Whatever ‘success’ is for you, you better hit it!"

Shelby Hoffman, volleyball coach at Lee’s Summit North in Lee Summit, Missouri and CFC Coach of the Year Finalists share about the importance of allowing each player relationships to be unique and keeping balance in her own personal life.  Enjoy the show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Shelby Hoffman shares why each player-relationship can and should be unique

Master Shim, Teacher at KAT Tae Kwan Do in Shawnee, Kansas and CFC Coach of the Year Finalists share about teaching during the COVID-19 season and the importance of keeping relationships going over social media. She also talks about the power and importance of mental training during the time.  Enjoy the show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cfcpodcast/message

Master Shim shares about the importance of respect and discipline as a Taekwondo teacher.

Honest discussion about why coaches are some of the most important leaders in our society today, and how they can intentionally and effectively use sports to transform lives!

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