Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay

Tales From the Trail by MatchPlay

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128. Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel, MS

The latest episode of Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel, MS of expertmindsetcoaching.com discusses the importance of having specific goals during training and being present to achieve.

127. Head Soccer Coaches: Emmett Rutkowski, Stetson, Tommy DiNuzzo, Hampden-Sydney, Chris Norris, William & Mary, Justin Chezem Christopher Newport

In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome 3 men’s soccer head coaches: Chris Norris of William & Mary, Emmett Rutkowski of Stetson University, and Tommy DiNuzzo of Hampden-Sydney College. The discussion revolves around different approaches to recruiting, including the use of the transfer portal, international players, and domestic high school players. We also touch on the importance of culture and finding the right fit for each player. Among many other topics, we shift into the offseason and the advice given to incoming freshmen and rising seniors on how to prepare for the upcoming season. The coaches emphasize the importance of staying fit, playing with older and more experienced players, and attending ID camps to showcase your skills.

126. Mindset Monday #25 with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching

Hear Eric Manuel, MS discuss the mindset necessary for developing skill through intentional training

125. Jason Simms - Associate Athletics Director - The College of William & Mary

In this episode, I welcome Jason Simms. Jason is currently the Associate Athletics Director for Student Engagement, Alumni Relations, & Recruitment at the College of William and Mary. Additionally, he is the Athletics Department DEI initiatives liaison. Simms is the sport administrator for Men’s & Women’s Swimming, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Lacrosse. Jason does a great job describing the college student-athlete experience and what it takes to be successful as an athlete and excelling as a student as well. We should all be so lucky to have a Jason Simms in our lives.

124. Matt Bevins - Auburn University - Associate AD & Football Chief of Staff

In this episode Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome Matt Bevins, the Chief of Staff of Auburn University Football. Matt was originally a youth soccer player before becoming a standout kicker and eventually place kicking in college at Liberty University where he put his name in the record books. He stayed connected to athletics at Liberty and when the head coach, Hugh Freeze took the head coaching position at Auburn, he took Matt with him. We’re grateful to Matt for his time and insights into college football and the ever changing landscape of college athletics.

123. Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel of Expert Mindset Coaching

Mindset coach, Eric Manuel, discusses achieving flow state through your mindfulness practice. Visit expertmindsetcoaching.com to learn more about Eric and his mindset coaching practice.

122. Kelly Conheeney - Manhattan College Women's Soccer Assistant Coach

In this episode, I welcome Kelly Conheeney assistant coach of the Manhattan College Jaspers women’s soccer team. Prior to starting her coaching career, Kelly played at Virginia Tech, the NWSL for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Dash, and Hammarby in Sweden. She also trained with the U20 and U23 USWNT programs. Additionally, she worked with Coaches Across Continents to coach and mentor young athletes in Southeast Asia and Africa. All of this experience in bringing a unique perspective to her role as coach and leader for the student-athletes at Manhattan College. Thank you Kelly!

121. Kevin Wardlaw - MidAmerican Nazarene University - Men's Soccer

In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Kevin Wardlaw of MidAmerica Nazarene University men’s soccer. Last fall, Coach Wardlaw’s side won the NAIA national championship. This is an important discussion to hear in order to understand what the NAIA is and how recruiting and competing works in that association. Coach Wardlaw does a great job of illustrating how competitive the NAIA is and what it took to win the last match of the season. I think you’ll agree after listening that Kevin is part of what’s great about college soccer. Thank you Coach Wardlaw!

120. Mindset Monday #23

Eric Manuel of expertmindsetcoaching.com discusses Flow State

119. Steve Shaw - Former Men's Soccer Coach, Christopher Newport University

In this episode Justin Chezem, the Christopher Newport University head men’s soccer coach, and I welcome his former coach and boss, Steve Shaw. Coach Shaw brought the CNU men’s soccer program to the national scene when he took over in 1996. His team was the first in school history to reach a number one national ranking; he continued winning until he retired in 2018. More importantly, Coach Shaw has impacted lives globally through youth coaching and charity work around the world. This episode is filled with great anecdotes from a great man. Thanks Coach Shaw!

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