Dirk Bennett is the Assistant Coach at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston Illinois. Dirk holds a United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, USSF C License and Masters in Business Administration. I first met Dirk back in 2017 when we were both participants on the Premier Diploma in Elmhurst Illinois. In today’s episode we discuss Dirks transition from the business world into soccer coaching and his coaching career from volunteer to full time assistant. Follow Paul Kelshaw on Twitter https://tw...
Mar 08, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Eddie Hackett is the Boys Technical Director of SUSA Academy, DOC of Baymen soccer club and a USSF A License Coach. I first met Eddie back in 2005 when we were both player development officers for the Metrostars and MLS Camps. In today’s episode we talk about Eddie’s introduction into coaching in Suffolk county and MLS Camps. We talk about Eddies desire to develop youth soccer players and provide them with the best facilities, training and competition. We also talk about his role in merging seve...
Mar 01, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Jason Lee is a youth soccer coach from Overland Park, Kansas City. He Holds a Bachelors in Sports Coaching and Development and an Advanced National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches. I first met Jason back in 2010 when we both worked for Noga soccer on Long Island and Southern Connecticut. In today’s episode we talk about Jason’s introduction into coaching and his time as a Noga coach. We also talk about his move to Kansas City and the impact he’s made over the past decade coaching in the U...
Feb 22, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Coach Yas is a UEFA A License coach and founder of the Coaches Network. Yas is also working towards a Masters in Performance Football Coaching, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching at t Mary’s University in Twickenham. In today’s episode we talk about Coach Yas’s introduction into coaching and his progression through the F.A Coaching License pathway. We also talk about Coaches Network brand especially the start of the Coaches Network Podcast. Follow Coach Yas and the Coaches Network on Twitt...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Jake Essig is currently the Men’s Head coach at the University of St Francis in Fort Wayne Indiana. I first met Jake when we were both participants on the NSCAA Premier Diploma in Elmhurst Illinois. In today’s episode we talk about Jakes introduction into coaching and his progression from College Assistant to Head coach. We discuss some of his roles and responsibilities and what he looks for in a youth soccer player’s recruitment video. Follow Paul Kelshaw on Twitter https://twitter.com/PaulKels...
Feb 08, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Lee Dunne is a A License Coach, Author and Director of Programs at San Francisco Youth Soccer. In today’s episode we discuss Lee’s his roles and responsibilities as a Director of Programs and his dedication to improving the standards of player development, participation and coach education. We also had the opportunity to learn more about his new boo 1v1’s Outside the Box. visit Lee's website https://www.leedunnesoccer.com/ Follow Lee Dunne on Twitter https://twitter.com/LeeDunneSoccer on Instagr...
Feb 01, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Nate Chatfield is currently the women’s assistant coach at Lipscomb University. I met Nate back in 2017 when we were both roommates on the NSCAA Premier Diploma in Elmhurst IL. In today’s episode we about how Nate first got into playing and coaching soccer. We also talk about Nates coaching career that lead him to his current position in Nashville Tennessee. PK soccer Youth Coaching podcast selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Soccer Coaching Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/s...
Jan 25, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Jack Rolfe currently resides in Perth Australia and graduated with bachelors in Sports coaching science. Jack is the founder of the Coaching Lab and creator of “Match Play Cards” a series of game based coaching cards that bring the game to life for thousands of coaches and players across the world. In today’s podcast we talk about Jacks introduction into coaching and the formation of the Coaching Lab. We also discuss the uses and benefits of “Match Play Cards” their uses in training and match da...
Jan 18, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode I give a review and recap of the guests I interviewed in 2020. In 2020 I recorded 2 seasons of the PK Soccer Youth Coaching Podcast. Season 2 included 21 episodes and Season 3 Included 10 episodes.
Dec 21, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Simon Cook is a youth director and coach at De Anza Force soccer club and a professor and head coach at Evergreen Valley College both in San Jose California. I first met Simon back in 2004 when we were both participants on the NSCAA National Diploma in Moreton in Marsh, England. Simon is a USSF B license & NSCAA Premier Diploma coach as well as graduating with a Masters in Kinesiology from the Fresno Pacific University. In today’s episode we talk about Simon’s time as a coach and regional di...
Dec 07, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Tom Harris currently the Assistant Academy Director at North Carolina FC and the Head coach of the clubs USL 3 U23 team. I first met Tom back in 2004 when we both coached summer camps in Florida for MLS Camps. Tom has also coached academy level soccer for NY Redbulls and Houston Dynamo. Tom also holds A USSF A license and Elite Formation Coaching license from the French Football Federation. In today’s episode we reminisce on our time together with MLS Camps and the NY Metro Stars. We talk extens...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Richard Simpson is the High School Age group Head Coach at Chicago Rush West. I first met Rich back in 2004 when we both coached for MLS Camps in Los Angeles California and we have kept in contact ever since. In today’s episode talk about Richs introduction into coaching. We also talk about how he made Chicago home and learn a little more about his role with the Chicago Rush and the Bartlett Soccer Club. Follow Paul Kelshaw on Twitter https://twitter.com/PaulKelshaw on Instagram https://www.inst...
Nov 23, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Oscar Villegas is the owner of One Touch Soccer Academy and has over 20 years’ experience as a youth soccer coach predominately here on Long Island. Oscar is an advocate for the freestyle soccer movement and has represented several organizations as a freestyle performer including the likes of NY Red bulls, Nike & Pepsi. I first met Oscar back in 2009 when we were both participants on the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma at Hofstra University. In today’s episode we discuss Oscar’s introduction...
Nov 16, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Today I am joined by Michael Cipriano and Michael Todd who are the co-owners of Gold Cost FC. A Youth Soccer Club based on the North Shore of Nassau County on Long Island New York. Coach Cipriano is a former student Athlete and graduate of Northeastern University where he gained bachelors in Business Administration. He is also the DOC on North Shore Soccer Club. Coach Todd is our first returning guest on the podcast. He is a former Student Athlete at Hofstra University and graduated with bachelo...
Nov 02, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Today I am joined by Patrick Snyder. Pat is the Head Coach of Real Central NJ a USL Division 2 U23 Men’s team based in Trenton New Jersey. I first met Pat in 2015 when we were both participants on the USSF C License in Orangeburg New York. Pat is also a former College Head coach as well as coaching club travel soccer for several years. Pat is also holds a USSF B license and a Bachelors in Communications. It todays episode we discuss Pats coaching career in New Jersey, especially his new role as ...
Oct 26, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today I am joined by my coaching friend Alistair Lonsdale. Alistair is the Director of Coever Coaching Connecticut. I first met Aly back in 2006 when I first started coaching for Noga Soccer. Aly is a certified Coerver methodology trainer as well as holding a Premier Diploma from the NSCAA. In today’s episode we talk about how Alys got involved with Coever and learn a little more about their training methods and his role with the organization in the state of Connecticut.
Oct 19, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Today I am joined by Mark Nash. Mark is the Director of Coaching at Stony Brook Soccer club. I first met mark in 2009 when we were both participants on the NSCAA Advanced National at Hofstra University. Since then I have followed Marks career from a distance, especially through his social medial handles. Mark has been with Stony Brook Soccer Club since 2003 and has been coaching for 25 years. Mark holds a NSCAA Advanced National and USSF License. In today’s episode we discuss Marks time coaching...
Oct 05, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Today I am joined by Dan Giorgi. Dan is currently a youth Coach for Gold Coast FC and DOC of the Oyster Bay East Norwich soccer club. Dan is an active soccer player in the tri state area and former club player for Massapequa. I first met Dan this past summer as we both coached summer camps for Gold Coast FC in the town of Oyster Bay. I was interested to hear of Dan’s local semiprofessional playing experience in the New York/Tri state but I was especially intrigued about his recent adventure of p...
Sep 28, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Enda Crehan is the newly appointed Mens Head coach at Christian Brothers University in Memphis Tennessee. Enda was most recently the men’s head coach at Ferum College and DOC at Piedmont Youth Soccer League, a position he held for over 10 years. Enda holds a UEFA B license, NSCAA Premier and Master Coach Diploma as well as a MBA business leadership and bachelors in International business marketing. I first met Enda in 2008 when we both coached for Noga Soccer at the Terryville Soccer club here o...
Jun 22, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Stephen Jordan is currently the U12-U14 Girls Director at Tennessee Soccer Club. Stephen is a former Technical Director with the Long Island Rough Riders and F.A Skills Coach. He holds a UEFA B and USSF C license. I first met Stephen when we were both participants of the USSF C License in Orangeburg NY. Today we discuss Stephens’s pathway into coaching, His role with the Long Island Rough Riders and The English FA. We also discuss his move from Long Island to Tennessee and steps to gaining Full ...
Jun 15, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Andrew Kummerer is currently the Director of Youth Soccer at FC Delco and the Owner/Camp Director for Star Soccer Academy. Andrew is also a former Boys High School coach at Malvern Prep and Men’s Assistant Coach at Elizabethtown where he also played for 4 years gaining bachelors in business administration. I first met Andrew in 2015 when we were both participants of the USSF C license in Orangeburg NY. In today’s podcast we talk about Andrew’s first introduction into soccer growing up in South E...
Jun 08, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Salma Tarik former Hofstra University D1 and Egyptian national team player. Salma currently the Girls Technical Director at Pro Game United and the Long Island Director of Programs for the Special Olympics. Salma has also coached Men’s and Women’s college soccer as well as being a Middle School Physical Education teacher and former NSCAA 30 under 30 participant. I first met Salma in 2014 when we both coached Summer Camps and clinics for East Meadow Soccer Club in conjunction with Nassau County S...
Jun 01, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
David Ramirez is currently the men’s assistant coach at Queens College NY where he is also studying towards bachelors in Physical Education. David played colligate soccer for Queens College and Nassau Community College as well as club soccer for Oceanside, Long Island United and Hewlett-Lawrence. I first met David when I hired him as a coach for PK Soccer to initially assist me with the Hewlett Lawrence Intramural and travel program. Today we talk about David’s playing career and transition into...
May 25, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Stephanie Savino is currently the Retail Development Director for Major League Soccer and Assistant coach at Asphalt Green Soccer Cub in NYC. Steph is a former women’s college coach with the Pratt institute and dual sport athlete at Siena College where he gained a bachelor’s of science in Marketing. Steph is also gained a USSF C license and Advacned National with the United Soccer Coaches. I came into contact with Steph via her popular Friday afternoon CoachesWithCoffee Zoom call. I later found ...
May 18, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Hristo Kaloferov is a Bulgarian native and the NPL boys Director at East Meadow Soccer Club where he has held several positions in his 8 years with the club. He is also a USSF Licensed coach and graduate of Molly College where he played for 3 years after transferring from St. Johns. I first met Hristo in 2014 where we both participated in the USSF National Youth License in Hicksville NY. I have also assisted him at East Meadow tournaments guest coaching teams in their tournaments and coached tog...
May 11, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Oscar Barrientos is a youth soccer coach and volunteer firefighter from Inwood NY with Guatemalan roots. Oscar is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NYC and holds a USSF D License. As a youth player Oscar represented Lawrence high school as well as Hewlett Lawrence where he won a state championship. I first met Oscar when I hired him as a trainer for PK Soccer. Essentially to assist me in coaching the intramural program at Hewlett Lawrence where I am the DOC. In today’s episod...
May 04, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Andy Hay is currently a travel & recreational coach for Soccer Stars United in Chatham & Maddison in Morris County New Jersey. Andy is also a former Kickz, Noga soccer and Oxted District football/soccer coach where is has coached numerous travel & recreational teams, clinics, and camps. I first met Andy in 2011 when I hired him as a Summer Camp coach for Noga Soccer in New York and Connecticut. We have remained in contact via social media and our regular participants in the Twitter W...
Apr 27, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Nicole Evans. Nicole is currently the Girls 9v9 & 11v11 DOC at Almaden Soccer Club in San Jose California. Nicole is a USSF & UEFA B License coach As well as a United Soccer Coaches Premier diploma and former 30under30 participant. She also gained a master’s degree in Advanced Performance Football Coaching from the University of South Wales and bachelors in Health and Physical Education from Murray State University where she captained the Racers to Conference champions. I first met Nicol...
Apr 20, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Lee Bakewell is the current Technical Director of TSF Academy in Wayne New Jersey. He is also the recipient of USSF A License and United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma. I first met Lee back in 2004 when we both coaches for MLS Camps in Southern California and we have kept in contact ever since. Today we talk about Lee’s career from summer camp coach to Technical Director as well as his dedication to keeping his A License current. You can check out Lee's club https://www.tsfacademy.com/ Follow me...
Apr 13, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Ben Fosteris currently the Director of Coaching for Larchmont-Mamaroneck Football Club and owner of Foster Soccer in Westchester county New York. I first met Ben in 2006 when we both coached for Noga Soccer and have remained friends ever since. He has over 15 years experience including Westchester Regional Manager for NOGA Soccer. He has also trained many boys and girls travel teams (u-8 to Varsity High School) as well as numerous summer and school holiday camps, after school programs and winter...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
