Natasha is the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach with Georgia Military College located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and she is a fellow member of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020. During our conversation, Natasha shares her experience of beginning her role as an Assistant Coach during the Pandemic, the challenges and some solutions of dealing with drama within the team, the value of pickup soccer and key lessons learned while at the Convention.
Twitter: @tashbepunny and @gmc_w_soc
Facebook: /natashaflores89
IG: @tbomb98
Website: http://www.gmcbulldogs.com/sports/wsoc/index
0:25 background in soccer and current role
2:40 transitioning to a new job during the Pandemic
4:40 prior to getting out on the field, a description of training
6:00 process of keeping everyone engaged during distance learning
9:15 example of team bonding and ice breakers
10:51 juggling Assistant Coaching and Volunteer GK positions
12:35 preparing the team for the transition from non-contact to contact
16:35 coach’s role when players start to split off from the group or there’s some drama within the squad
19:08 difference between being the Head Coach at the High School level vs. the Assistant Coach at the Collegiate level
22:05 biggest lesson learned from the Head Coach at GMC
24:05 thoughts on being a fellow member of the 30 Under 30 Class of 2019-2020 though United Soccer Coaches
26:03 networking component of the program from fellow 30 Under 30 candidates
27:17 the difference of playing pickup vs. a structured team practice
35:00 plans for the rest of 2020
38:20 Final three coaching points
41:17 One piece of advice for any coach
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