LB - Marketing Manager and Head Coach with Spurs FC
Description
LB is currently the Marketing Manager and fellow Coach with Spurs FC. We discuss the value of building a strong club culture for the enrichment of player experience, the blessing of becoming a coach, dealing with adversity, and finding your identity.
IG: @lbattung16
0:20 background in soccer and current role
2:10 playing youth soccer for the Camarillo Eagles
3:08 ability to play up an age group, especially at the 12-14 age group in terms of development
4:40 advice for parents about having their player play up an age group
6:00 making the jump to the State Team
8:15 how to build a strong team culture
11:20 making the jump from the state team to the regional team
18:55 advice for someone who identifies as a soccer player to expand their identity
22:25 realization that LB wanted to become a coach
26:45 juggling her main job and her coaching roles
28:50 what key values are being fulfilled through coaching vs. another career
31:10 the importance of having a mentor
35:30 final three coaching points
39:09 One piece of advice for any coach
United States
