The Training Ground Podcast
Kevin Barry
Ep 16 James Wagenschutz: athlete-centered warm-ups, increasing athlete joy and long term development
Episode Notes
I had the pleasure of speaking with James Wagenschutz for episode 15 of The Training Ground Podcast. James is a coach and key account manager with Firstbeat. James is a certified strength and conditioning coach, has multiple soccer coaching certifications and has previously worked at the collegiate level as a soccer coach as well as a sport performance professional with Philadelphia Union and most recently with Colorado Rapids.
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In this episode we discuss...
his winding path through the coaching world
His sport science work with US national teams
His advice to young coaches
Blending his soccer coaching and sport science backgrounds
His revelation on a mountain in Argentina
How to increase joy and enjoyment for youth soccer players
How to "win the moment"
Designing engaging and free flowing warm-ups
Insight into academy structure of MLS clubs
First beat technology and how to maximize training
Resources for coaches and parents to increase joy