Player Evaluations: 3 Approaches to Motivate Players and Foster Development
Sprocket Sports recently hosted a special webinar discussing different approaches to engaging with players and providing feedback that motivates and fosters development.
Topics Included:
- The purpose of player feedback
- Sample templates for evaluations, progress reports and IDP’s
- Pros and cons of different approaches
- Helping coaches engage in an ongoing player dialogue
- Tips and tricks for managing the process
Speakers:
Joe Champion | Business Development, Sprocket Sports
Joe spent 15 years as a coach and DOC with El Dorado Hills SC in Northern California. During this time, he also ran a small business providing soccer services and consultancy to local organizations. Joe holds several coaching licenses, including his USSF A License certification and continues to coach in San Diego.
Mike Kelleher | CEO, Charleston Soccer Club, Charleston, SC
Mike has worked in the soccer industry for almost 30 years including 5 years at the English Premier League overseeing the Academy Leagues from U9 to U19, as well as President of the Charleston Battery in the USL Championship. In addition, Mike has coached at various levels in the US and the UK and holds a USSF A License.
Rich Nassif | Business Development, Sprocket Sports
A 21-year veteran of NCAA soccer, Rich began his coaching career at Northwestern University after captaining NU to the 2006 NCAA Elite Eight. He subsequently served as Head Coach at Benedictine University and Associate Head Coach at University at Albany. Rich also has extensive club experience with coaching/director duties at Pegasus SC, Sockers FC & Greenbush SC.
Dan Raben | Former Director of Operations, LA Breakers FC
Dan has over 20 years of experience in youth soccer including multiple roles in Michigan, Virginia, and California including: coach, club director, coach educator, referee, league commissioner, and state youth soccer association board member. Dan holds a USSF "A" License, and currently coaches in Los Angeles, California.
Moderator: John O'Sullivan | Founder, Changing the Game Project