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    Interview with Emma Hayes: Arsenal Ladies Assistant Coach Finally Shares Her Untold Soccer Story
    Friday, May 9, 2008 - Soccer Coach Emma Hayes is as unique as the environment she grew up in. A thrill-seeker from Camden Town, her gritty ambition surpasses that of the most upper-crust kid in Regents Park. [...] I was fortunate to catch up with Emma Hayes over the telephone on May 9, 2008, and ask her about her childhood, what it was like to grow up in Camden, and how these experiences have influenced her coaching career. Click for more

    Interview With Peter Wilt: WPS Chicago’s CEO Takes One Step Backward For Two Giant Leaps Forward
    Friday, April 18th, 2008 - Peter Wilt was the first President and General Manager of the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, and has gained a noteworthy reputation for being a fan-friendly soccer businessman. He’s known for answering questions from fans through the BigSoccer Internet message boards, and he now maintains his own blog […] Click for more.

    The Forgotten History of Women’s Soccer
    Friday, March 28th, 2008 - I read a series of blogs (referenced by Peter Wilt) this morning about the perceived differences between the men’s and women’s game. You can read them here. I thought it was interesting to note that a number of people made historical references to the development of women’s soccer throughout the ages. Click for more.

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    Interview With Emma Hayes: Arsenal Ladies Assistant Coach Finally Shares Her Untold Soccer Story

    Friday, May 9th, 2008

    Soccer Coach Emma Hayes is as unique as the environment she grew up in. A thrill-seeker from Camden Town, her gritty ambition surpasses that of even the most upper-crust kid in Regents Park. In 2000, after much denial about her inability to play soccer due to a chronic ankle injury (and six years pursuing an unsuccessful career in the secret service), Emma accepted her true calling to become a coach. She purchased a one-way, trans-Atlantic flight to New York City, and arrived with merely a thousand dollars, a backpack and a dream. Today’s she’s recognized as a top clinician and one of the most decorated coaches in the world.

    Interview with Mikey Collins: What Everybody Ought To Know About Gay Soccer In England

    Thursday, May 1st, 2008

    Recently I had the opportunity to ask Mikey Collins, IGLFA Secretary, some questions about his position with IGLFA and his experiences as a member of the gay soccer community.

    Letting Assistants Lead - Head Coaches Who Delegate Responsibility Build Trust And Confidence

    Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

    Do coaches lead more than just our players? We often speak of our players as leaders, or our ability as coaches to lead our team — but what about or ability as coaches to lead one another? How important is leadership within a coaching staff, and what does the leadership that your staff exhibits ultimately mean for the players on your team?

    Interview with Lisa Cole: What It’s Really Like to Work with Olympic Gold Medalist, Tony DiCicco

    Thursday, April 24th, 2008

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    This photo is of myself, Emma Hayes and Lisa Cole at the NSCAA convention in Baltimore, MD, January 2008.
    I recently caught up with Lisa Cole, who was just named assistant coach of the new WPS Boston Breakers, […]

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