Sporting Brookside Soccer Club
2013-2024
Hundreds of hours dedicated to developing a passion for sport, teamwork, character, and fitness in the next generation of boys and girls.
Coaching, whether on the field or at work, is about holistic development. Functional skills are essential for victory, but must be built upon the bedrock of character.
We need to develop a trust for our teammates and value the purpose of their roles. Staying in position and keeping formation means finding yourself at the right place at the right time.
Coaching youth soccer is not only about developing players, but also about parents and coaches learning together. What can we learn from that great team that just ate our lunch? How could I have responded differently to the misbehavior. How can we cultivate boldness, fire and kindness simultaneously? Open communication and trust afford those growth opportunities for all invested.
I find great value in T-shaped development – broadening the generalist skills while simultaneously leveraging specialization. Every player is unique and so is each employee, so affording the opportunities to experiment with new roles and embracing honed-in strengths prepare them for the next step in their journey.
Out of respect for the players I coach and their families, I have chosen to not publish their photos. The photos posted above were taken at a Sporting KC corporate sponsorship event, where I had a dream come true experience of playing at Children's Mercy Park under the coaching of two Sporting KC players (Gerso / Illie) and winning team MVP.