Inside The Game
Inside The Game is a weekly podcast with Stuart Sharples, hosted by Steel United, designed to support coaches, players, and parents by breaking down key topics from our coaching curriculum. Each episode dives into a fundamental aspect of the game, explores a core value that shapes player development, and features a special guest offering insights on the weekly theme. Whether you're on the pitch or in the stands, this podcast will help you understand the game on a deeper level. Let’s step inside the game!
Inside The Game
Episode Two - The Importance of Being Organized
In this episode of Inside The Game, we explore the importance of being organized—a fundamental skill that enhances both coaching effectiveness and player performance. We’ll break down how organization plays a key role in executing breaking lines, helping teams progress the ball through defensive structures with precision and intent. Plus, we’ll connect this tactical concept to our core value of the week: respect, highlighting how trust and discipline impact success on the field.
Special guest Dakota Carroll, Technical Director at Steel United Pennsylvania, joins us to discuss how coaches can stay organized before, during, and after training sessions. Dakota shares practical strategies for planning effective sessions, keeping players engaged, and ensuring that organization translates into structured, high-level play.
Whether you're a coach looking to refine your session structure or a player aiming to improve your tactical awareness, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in and step Inside The Game!