From the category archives:

Interviews

Women Coaching Top-Level Soccer: A Discussion with the 6 Female Coaches in WPS

April 30, 2010
Emma and Pauliina meet one another at Toyota Park

On Wednesday, April 28th, I held a conference call with all 6 female coaches in WPS to talk about the development of women’s soccer coaches – in America and around the world.

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Women Talk Sports, Yes We Do.

April 19, 2010
podcast

Megan Hueter, co-founder of Women Talk Sports, brought the soccer bloggers from her network together to talk about the state of women’s soccer. I happen to be one of those lucky few, so Megan invited me to participate.

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Alex Kotler and I shoot the breeze about social media

April 2, 2010
Shooting the breeze

I prefer to think of it as a “telephone conversation with a friend” rather than a “podcast”. Basically, Alex Kotler (rock-star founder of Football Partnerships) and I chatted for a good while about social media, what’s hot, key players in the space, and some strategy mumbo jumbo.

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My Pre-Interview Notes from Today’s Podcast with Alex Kotler of Football Partnerships

March 21, 2010
Amanda and Alex

I’m just off the phone with Alex Kotler, founder of Football Partnerships – a great network and resource for companies in the business of football. From interviews, articles, to job openings – it’s all on the Football Partnerships website.

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Participant Testimonials from the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium

March 7, 2010
What are people saying about the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium

On the last day of the 2010 NSCAA Algarve Cup Symposium, I asked some of the participants what they thought about their experience.

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The German WNT training session and the cliffs in Albufeira

February 27, 2010
At the cliffs after GWNT training

Today began with a little drive to see the German Women’s National Team train. The trip from our hotel was about 15 minutes through some very scenic spots. There were rolling green hills with orange trees dotting the countryside – gorgeous.

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China sinks Denmark, Germany rocks Finland – Audio

February 26, 2010
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It was a great day of Algarve Cup action, and our first opportunity to see the games.

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How I use the Voice Memos app on my iPhone to create audio interviews

December 20, 2009
Voice Memos

The Voice Memos application puts the ability to conduct an audio interview in the palm of your hands. You no longer the need to carry around heavy interview equipment (lol, like a notepad and paper). Tips for success: edit the audio appropriately and take the time to transcribe everything.

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NCAA College Cup Finals: Dorrance’s pressure stumps Stanford Cardinal

December 7, 2009
Women's College Cup Press Conference

Two of the most experienced, and humble, women’s soccer coaches in the world shared their views on today’s tactics during the post-game press conference following the 2009 Women’s College Cup. North Carolina coach, Anson Dorrance, says it’s tough to play against UNC for the first time due to the high pressure his players apply throughout the match. Not surprisingly, Stanford’s Paul Ratcliff says the same thing. Have a listen.

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Audio Interview and Slideshow with Women’s Professional Soccer player, Tiffeny Milbrett

November 11, 2009
Amanda Vandervort and Tiffeny Milbrett

Tiffeny Milbrett will be giving a field demonstration at the NSCAA Convention in January in Philly. On Tuesday, November 9, 2009, I met up with the FC Gold Pride forward in San Carlos, California, to help her plan for the event.

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