Miscellaneous
Micah is the Youth Program Director with the Philadelphia Union, and he is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, we discuss Micah’s playing experience of transferring from Villanova to Penn State and his coaching journey, how Goalkeeper Coaches need to put themselves out there to avoid limiting themselves to one role, and the importance of being your authentic self to build trust with your players.IG: @micahcollins280:30 background in soccer and current role1:51 juggling multiple roles as a soccer coach2:55 cognitively challenging sessions for more advanced players4:20 growing up playing for FC Delco6:52Advice for younger players with the dream of playing at a higher level, whether D-1 or professional8:26 difference between playing at Villanova and Penn State10:45 lessons learned from both colleges13:00 graduate assistant position and realizing he wants to be a coach15:15 making the jump from graduate assistant position to coaching at Belmont University in Nashville18:55 first paid coaching job with a Middle School Girls’ team22:00 being your authentic self to build trust with the players24:40 coaching journey continues to Michigan State27:31 coaching goalkeepers vs. coaching the whole team29:00 advice to Goalkeeper Coaches on how to not be pigeon-holed in the role and have the ability to be an Assistant Coach and Head Coach31:00 Thoughts on the 30 Under 30 program35:00 plans for the rest of 202037:50 final three coaching points41:55 One piece of advice for any coach--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/full90coaching/support