Fantasy Poolies Footy Show
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Fantasy Poolies Footy Show
Inside the Technical Area with CPL and Halifax Wanderers Head Coach: Patrice Gheisar
In the premiere of The Technical Area by Fantasy Poolies Footy Show, we sit down with the first Head Coach to make the jump from League 1 Ontario to CPL — Patrice Gheisar, Head Coach of the Halifax Wanderers (CPL) as they kick off their 2025 CPL campaign in the next few days.
From his early days at Vaughan SC to leading at the pro level, Patrice shares his thoughts heading into the 2025 CPL season and the transition from coaching youth to commanding a professional sideline.
We dive into:
- Preparation and Expectations for 2025
- His Coaching Journey and the Vaughan Soccer Club days
- Navigating egos and elevating young talent
- Creating and Establishing Culture
00:00
Introduction to the Technical Area
04:37
Patrice Gheisar's Coaching Journey
08:53
Building a Team Culture
13:43
The Importance of Player Development
18:18
Vaughan Soccer Club's Impact
23:13
Challenges and Triumphs in Coaching
27:43
Future Aspirations and Goals
33:19
The Importance of Team Dynamics
33:42
The Future of Canadian Football
38:17
Challenges of Coaching in the CPL
41:08
Memorable Players and Coaching Lessons
45:36
The Role of Competitiveness in Coaching
50:39
Building a Dream Team
53:47
Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts