Episode Fifteen - The Greatest Supporter

In Week 5 of Inside The Game, host Stuart Sharples explores the theme of The Greatest Supporter — recognizing the vital role parents play in shaping a young player’s journey, and how coaches can guide and support that relationship in positive ways. Our curriculum topic is Attacking Transitions, and our core value is Teamwork.

We breaks down how attacking transitions are the game’s most decisive moments — the instant a team wins possession and springs forward together. He shares a counter-attacking activity designed to help players react quickly, create options, and attack with speed and unity. From a coaching lens, he emphasizes teaching players to recognize the triggers of transition and commit to moving together — whether it’s a midfielder bursting forward, a wide player providing width, or the striker stretching the defense.

This week’s guest is Nancy Walsh, National Operations Manager and mother of four daughters who all thrived in sports from soccer to softball. Nancy shares her perspective on what true parental support looks like, how to balance encouragement with independence, and the impact teamwork has not only on the field but within families and communities.

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