Massive moment for Nigeria's Irving, Texas-born coach Randy Waldrum who has been in public conflict with Nigerian Federation for non-payment of salary. They called him an “incompetent loudmouth”, “Mr Blabbermouth Waldrum”, and "worst-ever manager of the Super Falcons by a country
4 hours & several curse words later attempting to complete state association background check...I’m officially a volunteer assistant coach of my daughter’s U9 recreational team! 😂
The key to having success on the field with our teams is in our ability to teach, communicate, and paint the pictures of what we are wanting within the game model.
Instilling game concepts from training to the match is crucial.
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We have come a long way in a few years! Credit to our players, support staff, and our 1st class administration! Nothing more to be said besides Hail to Pitt!
#H2P
Happy Veterans Day Grandad! My Grandad passed last night. Korean War Vet...A man of principle, who left behind a tremendous legacy and a family that adored him! You will be missed. RIP Grandad
#VeteransDay
W/Spring training sessions beginning I’ve been told by my 4yr old son that he needs a note so he’s not upset when he wakes up & I’m gone. He requested a fire-breathing dragon to chase his sister! 😂😂
Training 2 Match - Transition activity that can be used for both A/D.
@Pitt_WSOC
Emphasis:
- Transition to attack
- Game like repetitions
- High speed distance loading
Session to game examples in
#hudl
#studio
#ncaa
#soccer
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Had a few ask about posting more session videos
Going to change it up from college to my daughter's 2014 - U10s, why not!
@Century_Utd
@SoccerPAWest
@NorthParkSC
Time for the youth development coaches to give me input!
Our
@Pitt_WSOC
staff is really blessed to have exceptional young women in our program. Had a surprise visit at my kids U6 & U8 indoor soccer games today. Definitely made their day! Thank you
@athalie17
@haileyydavidson
#H2P
In the beautiful game, at times we face an opposing philosophy & style...it is our job to create realistic pictures through training to help overcome the challenges players' will face in those matches.
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#ncaasoccer
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#studio
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#NikeChallengeCup
U9s playing in grass so high they can’t even strike a ball…but don’t worry the tournament got the teams’ $800 entry fee!
#Mowthedanggrass
A quick example of how we bring out a key element within teams' game model (Offensive Organization) from training pitch to the match.
2nd phase activity - emphasis on switch of play in SSG to help bring out this element in the match.
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#hudl
#studio
#collegesoccer
Training 2 Match - When developing teams’ defensive organization, strategy, & tactical concepts/cues - clarity needed:
Pressing vs. Restraint
When, where and how
Ability to put concepts/cues into training
Session building to setup success in a match example.
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#H2P
New year, new Panther! Thrilled to announce the addition of transfer
@haileyydavidson
!
⚽ ✌️ year starting defender at Oklahoma
⚽ Teammates with
@athalie17
&
@zzarias1
with
@FCDwomen
⚽ 1️⃣1️⃣ collegiate points, including 4 goals
📰:
#H2P
Training 2 Match - Importance of Technical Activation (Warm-up):
- Physical preparation
- Mental preparation
- Match relevant
Passing exercise, progressions, and how it relates to a match
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#studio
Q: Where’s the best deal in Pittsburgh?
A: Ambrose Urbanic Field!
Kids 1️⃣2️⃣ & under wearing a ⚽️ jersey get in free at every one of our home games‼️
#H2P
A true hero 🫶
Saturday was a special day as we got to honor
@BreechEllie
as she was awarded the Heartsaver Hero Award from the
@American_Heart
Association 💙
#H2P
My wife left me at home for few hours with our 9 month old son.
I’m thinking 🤔 that is pretty irresponsible on her part! I am concerned about my qualifications for this task!
🗣️ I may need to speak to her about this.
On this day in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla the Mexican army defeated Napoleon and the French. Somehow because of this Mexican Food is half off on Door Dash in Pittsburgh, PA. Thank you Mexico!
Also my son is better at making paper sombreros than me (he’s 4)
#CincoAtHome
College Coaches Dead Period problems:
It has been over 48 hours without seeing
@jesse_goleman
(August - December)
Missing the heated debates of Hippo's vs. Lions and who would win!
Had to listen to Goleline Podcast to get my fix this morning
Our coaching staff of course has to have a Texan in a recruiting class! Welcome,
@hilsenteger14
❗
⚽ Played for
@LonestarSC
for the last 11 years
⚽ Participated U.S. training camps in College Station
⚽ Captain of the track team for Vista Ridge HS
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#NSD20
World Cup Bound‼️
Congrats to our head coach
@CoachWaldrum
on leading
@NGSuper_Falcons
to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Waldrum ➡️ One of ONLY two active head coaches to lead a national team to the World Cup.
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The positive side to life on the road recruiting...found a quality Mexican food spot in Chi-town at Ochoa’s for some chilaquiles & horchata for dinner!
#h2p
Wishing a big congrats & best of luck to
@elliecoffield1
at tomorrow's High School All-American 🇺🇸 Game! Folks, we just can't wait until she makes her Panther debut!!
#H2P
Training 2 Match - Control & Protect Space Defensively.
Can we develop IQ in players - paint the picture through training to have success in the game
#hudl
#Studio
#H2P
Concept / Provide Repetition
Present the Cues
Put into the Game
Concept / Then Structure / Provide Feedback
Training - 2- Match
A session on attacking in the final third. The goal: paint realistic pictures to help players problem-solve using their own creativity on & off the ball. 1-way we teach this
@Pitt_WSOC
@HudlAnalysis
@Hudl_Football
🎥🎬🎨
#H2P
95% sure
@elliecoffield1
has hacked into my Apple account. I have opened IPhone, IPad, and Laptop all of them with multiple notifications of Ellie’s upcoming birthday!!! How many alerts do I need! Geez 🙄