Benicia Arsenal by Robert B. Roberts The Benicia Arsenal was a large military reservation located next to Suisun Bay in Benicia, California. I'd like Benicia Arsenal to be recognized as a good family club with good education. In 1851, after the urging of General Persifor F. Smith, the first Ordnance Supply Depot in the West was established in Benicia. The grounds of the Benicia Arsenal are famous for stabling the Army's one and only Camel Corps--an idea dreamt up in 1855 by Secretary of War Jefferson Davis (later Confederate President). During our conversation, Rob and I reflect on our time as roommates during this years United Soccer Coaches Convention, we discuss his work as a teacher and how it parallels coaching, and the importance of goal setting and reflection. Players are selected during a Tryout process and are picked based on talent to form the best teams to represent our soccer club. Created with images by jarmoluk - "the ball stadion football" macblack - "football ball sport". 0:15 background in soccer and current role, 3:05 Playing career moving to California for college and playing overseas, 4:40 the knowledge of leadership from Paul Holocher and the most impactful characteristics, 8:05 the leadership characteristics that Nick does his best to embody when he coaches, 16:56 first time recognizing Nick wanted to be a coach, 20:00 advice for players that put themselves under additional stress, 22:40 recommendations for coaches with busy schedules to spend enough time with each player, 25:30 The value of mentors to become better, 26:45 Nicks role with Sheriffs FC and reducing soccers economic barrier to entry. 2022-2023 x Regular Season. This California Non-Profit Corporation shall be known as Benicia Youth Soccer, also referred to as Benicia Arsenal Futbol Club or "Benicia Arsenal F.C." and hereinafter referred to as the Club. 2023 Rec Early Bird Registration U6 - U19 - Benicia Soccer Benicia Arsenal FC has a professional coaching staff led by Director of Coaching Alex Lobban which includes fully licensed NSCAA coaches and trainers. Welcome to episode 101 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. Welcome to episode 103 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. 2 . Nancy Feldman- Head Women's Coach at Boston University. I am your host, Ted Steen, and today is our first ever Monday Message. Please contact Adobe Support. JUST 4 KICKS - SOCCER SKILLSCome play soccer with Just4kicks this winter! 1:00 amount of energy and work needed to coach, 3:30 soccer and the relationships we build, 7:40 preparing for Surf Cup experience with players from underserved areas, 11:00 finding ways to fundraise for your team/ club, 12:30 focused on developing the whole student-athlete at the high school level, 17:40 players need to take the initiative, 20:00 understanding the options available after high school, 22:15 dealing with adversity and taking second chances, 24:00 Bejans experience playing at Junior College (community college) before joining UC Berkeley, 27:00 transitioning from 2-year to 4-year program, 28:45 implementing the work ethic found at Cal with his LaMo team, 30:45 difficulty of working with egos and man management, 34:55 running into difficulty with groups and reconciling the situation, 35:50 some mentors or idealistic coaches39:30 fun coaching teams to enjoy the ball in possession, 41:45 working in soccer outside of coaching, 44:45 building your soccer network and supporting the soccer community, 49:00 plans for 2020: players returning from high school, tournaments, and preparing for college, 35:50 some mentors or idealistic coaches La Liga Course in Livermore During our conversation, Mary shares her transition from playing outside back to center mid and the joy she finds in being able to spot those through balls and perfectly weighted passes to teammates, recognizing the off-field drama that went on during her high school season and being able to keep her focus on the game, living through an ACL injury and the physical and emotional toll it has, and her experience transitioning from a player to a coach within the club. In our talk, Pablo shares the joy he has coaching the youngest soccer players, the difference he sees between the different levels of the youth game, some of his plan to develop the Lil' Spurs program by engaging the community, and so much more. Ted and Toms give their picks and thoughts on the various Champions League Quarter Final fixtures. at Mavericks, 6:45 Advice for new coaches just starting out after their playing career, 7:45 using moments of failures as learning moments, 10:45 bringing the energy into practice as a coach, 12:45 the value of the reflection process, 14:15 lessons learned during his time with Spurs FC, 16:00 greatest challenge in coaching career, 18:00 where Seth sees himself moving forward in coaching. In our advanced camps, players will learn the Five Pillars and receive academy-level overloads used in South America and . . Since 2008, Eleven Benicia Arsenal F.C Alumni have gone on to play at the college level , seven players are currently on the NorCal PDP (player development program) and several players have experienced the ODP (Olympic development programs) in the region. 'We are the lucky ones': Ukrainian ballet dancers on unexpected exile Call. Josh is a fellow United Soccer Coaches' 30 Under 30 Candidate and the Head Coach of three teams with NCFC Youth. Today, I discussed my role as a Scout, both for Diablo Valley College Womens Soccer and for International Futbol X-Change (IFX). In this episode, Gina and I covered a bunch of different topics, such as insight into her playing career going from youth soccer to the professional ranks and playing overseas, how she combines her career in strength and conditioning with soccer through functional training and how its essential in multi-directional sports, overcoming sexism and gender inequality in the modern game, and so much more. Fortunately, the good experiences like Tomas and the parent at the snack bar, far outweigh the number of bad and ugly experiences, though it is still something we can all work towards improving by sharing stories like these and continue the process of educating those around us. 36:00 breaking up the team into different groups: social, academic, etc. Our volunteers gain support from a professional training staff. CLASSES are offered based on age of player and are offered all seasons of the year. At the time, I was working three jobs, coaching in Benicia, and my fellow Coach Ugo and I had this crazy idea of starting a podcast. BENICIA SOCCER BENICIA ARSENAL 2011 GIRLS. 4:30 transition from graduate assistant to becoming head coach, 6:35 highlights of college coaching- developing a foundation with current players, 8:35 background of soccer at Anna Maria and deep-dive into foundation/values, 12:00 importance of recruiting and how to find success. However, the arsenal is most famous for supplying munitions to Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle for the first bombing raid on Tokyo on April 18, 1942, launched from the USSHornet(whose successor is now docked at the former Alameda Naval Air Station). Their methods are fun, educational and inspire kids to be lifelong fans. She also coaches teams at the club level for Sporting Delaware and Philadelphia Union Youth. During our conversation, JT shares about being a pioneer in the game by being a member of both the 1st ODP female team and converting U. Cal Berkeleys club soccer team to varsity status, how to develop a team culture that promotes lifelong friendships, the stark contrast as she returned to coach at Cal vs. her time as a player there, recruiting the unicorns like Alex Morgan, and helping student-athletes see the forest through the trees as they navigate the pathway to college. In this episode, we cover a lot of topics, including the reasons why Kezia became a coach, the challenge of playing against bigger players, and her role in inspiring the next generation of female athletes.How to reach Kezia:Instagram: kezperez07--- Support this podcast: Kezia is entering her 4th year of coaching, and she is currently working with Juventus Soccer Club here in Northern California. 1:51 juggling multiple roles as a soccer coach, 2:55 cognitively challenging sessions for more advanced players, 6:52Advice for younger players with the dream of playing at a higher level, whether D-1 or professional, 8:26 difference between playing at Villanova and Penn State, 13:00 graduate assistant position and realizing he wants to be a coach, 15:15 making the jump from graduate assistant position to coaching at Belmont University in Nashville, 18:55 first paid coaching job with a Middle School Girls team, 22:00 being your authentic self to build trust with the players, 24:40 coaching journey continues to Michigan State, 27:31 coaching goalkeepers vs. coaching the whole team, 29:00 advice to Goalkeeper Coaches on how to not be pigeon-holed in the role and have the ability to be an Assistant Coach and Head Coach, 31:00 Thoughts on the 30 Under 30 program. In this episode Ted and Toms discuss tryouts season and their roles within the setup! Jose is Girls' Director for the Central Region of Massachusetts with Global Premier Soccer. The city is located in the San Francisco Bay Area along the north bank of the . Nancy and I discuss the 2018 season and their journey to becoming Patriot League Champions, the experience of competing in the NCAA tournament, and her time at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Find out about events & activities, calendars, articles, giveaways, and resource guides for your area. It was terrific!!! Jose Meza - Girls' Director of Coaching (Central MA) with Global Premier Soccer (GPS), Silvia Garcia - Head Coach with Woodland Soccer Club. The league strives to teach players correct, age-appropriate technical skills and tactical understanding, with an emphasis on long-term development, says Mayle. Ian has over 30 years of coaching experience, including time with division 1 and Division 3 college programs, International programs, and educational roles. Find out more at www.j4ksoccer.com. Discover more history and culture by visiting the World War II in . They also touch on the potential loss of players during this transitional time of year. The labor shortage in 1944 forced the arsenal commander to put 250 Italian and 400 German prisoners of war to work, alongside 150 juveniles from the California Youth Authority. Depending on the tier, you could also gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, live Q&As, our BEST swag and more! Football team organiser? 1, 1913, Benicia Arsenal, California, September 2, 1908, National Archives, Old Army and Navy Division, record Group 156, Records of the Chief of Ordnance, General . is doing now, 8:15 Being a pioneer in the game by being a part of the 1st ODP female team and converting Cal Berkeleys club to varsity status, 12:30 Lessons learned from pioneering this path for current a future players, 16:15 Advice for coaches to develop a team culture that promotes relationship-building, 19:15 Returning to Cal to coach vs. her time there as a player, 23:45 recruiting for a top program and bringing in players like Alex Morgan, 28:45 finding the work-life balance in a demanding role of a D1 College Head Coach as a woman, 31:15 Ways to get more female coaches and leaders involved in the game, 38:00 Experience as a Coach at the top level that prepared JT for her work as a college counselor, 44:45 recommendations for student-athletes to manage their expectations and understand the pros and cons of different schools at different levels. Southern Oregon Soccer Academy <25 <$5M. There was a problem submitting your report. 3 . In this Episode, we cover a few topics, including the difference between coaching from a players perspective vs. a coachs perspective, the ability to demonstrate technical skill and why its so important to the education of your players and your team, as well as the value in being true to your coaching philosophy and style. Benicia Arsenal FC aims to provide a variety of great soccer programs for your child to participate in. making it a special memory. Waunakee Area Soccer Club <25 <$5M. You have reached your limit. Mario is currently the Assistant Womens Soccer Coach with Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. We covered a few topics, including the differences between playing at the junior college and collegiate levels, what it takes to be a goalie, and the importance of sharing your love for the game with your players! 1 . 2:00 Sarahs ability to balance soccer and a career in forestry, 3:45 introduction to coaching as an assistant coach for a high school boys team, 5:30 experience as a female coach coaching male players, 8:50 lessons learned from the Head Coach at the high school, 10:30 advice to coaches to develop a culture where the leaders within the team are empowered and can pass on those skills to teammates, 11:20 transitioning from the high school to college level of coaching, 12:40 types of challenges encountered during the inaugural season, 14:50 changes perceived moving from year 1 to year 2, 16:25 surprised by the knowledge gap between the diamonds in the rough vs. those better off with soccer IQ, 18:00 the demand of the role changed from one assistantship to another, 19:15 favorite/ most challenging part of the admin job of college coaching, 23:00 describing Sarahs time with Saint Leos, 23:55 key lessons learned from her mentors, 28:05 thoughts on the 30 Under 30 Program, 31:45 going into the blended version of coach education blended being online and in-person, 33:15 positive outlook for remainder of 2020. Before we dive in, heres a quick word from our sponsors. with Mavericks, having his first experience of coaching coming during the pandemic, and using moments of failures as learning moments. Omar has 10 years of coaching experience, and currently runs the Girls' Varsity program at Albany high school and is also a fellow coach at Spurs FC. Topics included: the influence coaches have on players, how having a playing background can help a coach explain the WHY to players, and the importance of keeping a positive mindset throughout a game!How to reach Chris:email: cstraina@nichols.eduphone: 508-213-2355--- Support this podcast: In this episode, Chris and i had a great discussion! In episode 8 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast, we hear from Eliseo Prado, the Soccer Academy Manager at Bladium! For over 100 years, the arsenal was the primary US Army Ordnance facility for the West Coast of the United States . My biggest change came about 7 years ago when I drove across the country from Massachusetts to California to pursue soccer as a career, and of course the warm weather doesnt hurt! For over 100 years, the arsenal was the primary US Army Ordnance facility for the West Coast of the United States. Benicia Arsenal was deactivated in 1963.The Benicia Arsenal is located at Army Point and I-680 in Benicia. During this conversation, Jose shares his playing background growing up in Santiago, Chile and transitioning to play in Massachusetts, his experience coaching youth soccer, club and high school, and his role as a director. Deb Biche-Labbe - Head Women's Soccer Coach with Thomas College, Simba Aberdeen Albany High School Boys Varsity Coach and Spurs FC Coach and Community Outreach Manager, Theo Booras - Techincal Director with Abbey Villa Soccer Club and Founder of United Through Football, Val Pishchyk - Head Youth Coach with New York Red Bulls. During our conversation, Tristin shares her story of early commitment to St. Louis University as a sophomore in high school but only to find out the Head Coach left the program and the sags the followed, the value of transparency from the coaching staff, and the good work shes doing to increase the female presence in the game of soccer. Mya is the Creator of Sankofa Soccer Culture, LLC, a soccer brand that proudly celebrates and represents inclusivity, resilience, and black culture. Thanks for listening to another session of Team Talk Tuesdays! However, the arsenal is most famous for supplying munitions to Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle for the first bombing raid on Tokyo on April 18, 1942, launched from the USS Hornet. In this episode Ted and I recap games from our boys games this weekend. During this interview, We discuss differences amongst parent interactions and expectations throughout age groups, understanding the need for clear communication and always improving this skill, increasing the number of female coaches and women in higher positions in the game, and improving players through strengthening team culture.