Phi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast

Phi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast Ep. 46 - Ted Kroeten Co-Founder of Joy of the People Soccer

Aug 29, 2019

Ted Kroeten, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Joy of the People Soccer, shares his unique approach to youth soccer. He discusses the importance of free play and small-sided games, emphasizing how they boost skill development and teamwork. Kroeten explores the balance between fluency and accuracy in training, drawing from language learning theories. He also highlights the value of adaptability and learning through observation, encouraging a player-centric environment that fosters creativity. Plus, he reveals how older players can mentor younger ones, cultivating community through the joy of the game.

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Quick takeaways

Ted Kroeten's diverse sports background influenced his approach to soccer coaching, emphasizing gradual skill acquisition through play rather than traditional structure.

The importance of free play is highlighted as a means for young athletes to develop creativity and problem-solving skills without the constraints of structured coaching.

Creighton challenges the notion of competition as the sole motivator in sports, advocating for personal growth and enjoyment to foster a lifelong love for athletic pursuit.

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The Journey of Play and Development

The host discusses the unique journey of Ted Creighton, whose background in diverse sports shaped his approach to soccer coaching. Creighton highlights the importance of play as a foundational element in sports, often drawing insights from multiple sports rather than only soccer. His transition to soccer was driven by a desire for a new challenge and led him to recognize the value of deliberate practice and gradual skill acquisition. This perspective reinforces the idea that learning in sports mirrors other areas of life, with each experience building upon the last.

Intro

2min

The Evolution of Youth Sports Coaching

23min

Translating Practice Skills to Game Performance

4min

The Power of Free Play in Sports Development

15min

Building Confidence Through Underloading in Sports

4min

Play Dynamics in Soccer and Lacrosse

15min

Nurturing Development Through Play

23min

The Joy of Free Play in Sports and Community Engagement

4min

Ted Kroeten - Co-Founder & Artistic Director of Joy of the People Soccer 01:11 Coach Kroeten's Journey -Watching other Sports -Grew Up Playing Different Pick Up Sports -Learning Everything Step by Step -Playing in College -Getting Into Coaching and Initial Realizations -Coming Upon Free Play -Discovering the Benefits of Small Sided Games -Playing With Relationships 24:58 Fluency vs Accuracy -Convincing Parents Even Though They Trained Differently -Talking to Some of the Greats in Rio -Using Language Learning Theories -Learning and Acquisition -Overloaded vs Underloaded Players 43:40 Learning How to Communicate to Be Assertive -The Physiological Concept of UnderLoading -"Easy as Possible" -Tie In to War Time Survival 51:34 The Paradox of Learning Without Being Taught -No Two People Are the Same -Players Learned Something From Watching -Greatness Isn't Taught -Adaptability as a Key 1:00:49 The Best Academies in The World and the Players Their Developing -Treating Acquisition and Learning Separately -Mixing the Two Environments -The Rarities of Street Players but Who Are More Dominant 1:10:25 How To Protect Free Play Environment -People Want to Play on Teams -Making Teams So That Kids Get to Stay Together -Progressing In Level of Play -Getting Better by Playing Free Play 1:19:55 Navigating Intentionality -Focusing on Things Like Relationships -Focusing on Not Giving Up on Play -Coaches Participate 1:23:53 Pass It On Model -Older Kids Teach the Younger Kids -Getting It Started -Using It As a Movement

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