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soccer, MPL, Inter Fort Worth, player development, team chemistry, leadership, coaching, youth soccer, community, gratitude

summary

In this episode of the Passion, Purpose at Soccer Podcast, host Mustaf engages with Juan Grado and Baguma Billy, captains of Inter Fort Worth, discussing their journeys in soccer, the importance of gratitude, and the challenges faced in the MPL. They share insights on building team chemistry, the role of coaches, and the vision for player development. The conversation emphasizes the need for commitment, coachability, and the potential for young players to succeed in the sport. They also explore ways to improve the league and foster community support for soccer.

takeaways

• Gratitude plays a significant role in personal and team success.
• Building chemistry is essential for a team's performance.
• Challenges in the MPL can lead to growth and improvement.
• Effective communication is key to leadership on the field.
• Coaches with high soccer IQ can greatly influence player development.
• Commitment from players is crucial for team success.
• Young players should focus on being coachable and developing their skills.
• The league can improve by fostering community support and engagement.
• Having a clear vision for the team helps in achieving goals.
• Soccer is a beautiful game that brings people together.

titles

• From Gratitude to Glory: The Inter Fort Worth Journey
• Building Champions: The Story of Inter Fort Worth

Sound Bites

• "You have to be coachable."
• "We are all storytellers."
• "Anything is possible."

Chapters

00:00
Gratitude and the Journey to Inter Fort Worth

12:01
Building Communication and Chemistry on the Field

15:37
Challenges Faced by a New Team in the MPL

19:08
The Impact of Coach Daniel on the Team

20:07
The Passion and Drive of Jose

22:57
Developing Players and Reaching New Heights

24:19
The Importance of Commitment and Loyalty

29:16
Teamwork and Coordination for Success

36:24
Improving the League Experience

48:11
Challenges of Traveling and the Need for a Neutral Ground

51:21
The Growth and Development of the MPL

52:24
The Importance of Being Coachable and Receiving Structured Training

53:59
The Potential of Academies in Developing Young Talent

01:00:13
Contact Information and Gratitude

01:09:05
NEW Intro.mp3

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