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Conversation with Jason Carney
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In this episode, I sit down with Jason Carney, Director of Coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy, Beaverton High School Boys Head Coach, and two-time Coach of the Year (2023 & 2024). Originally from Bolton, England, Jason brings over two decades of experience as a player, coach, and leader in youth soccer development.
Before moving to the U.S. in 2003, Jason played semi-professionally for 10 years and coached in the academy of Championship side Preston North End FC. Since then, he’s built a lasting impact on U.S. soccer, holding a USSF A License and UEFA B License, and shaping the next generation of players and coaches through thoughtful, player-centered leadership.
Jason is also the author of You Versus Yourself, The Soccer Coach’s Blueprint, and the eye-opening book US Grassroots Soccer – Great on Paper, S**t on Grass. His work and philosophy center around developing the person before the athlete, with a strong emphasis on the mental side of the game—resilience, self-awareness, and team culture.
In this conversation, we explore Jason’s journey, his powerful views on coaching and leadership, and the mindset shifts needed to create long-term growth in youth soccer. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, you’ll take away meaningful insights on how to grow stronger—on and off the field.
Books:
US Grassroots Soccer: Great on Paper S**t on Grass
The Soccer Coach's Blueprint: Build a Strong Team Culture to Create a Winning Environment
Amazon.com: You Versus Yourself: Stop Competing with Others. Start Competing with Yourself
Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomingmystrongerme/
IG: @strongerme
TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme
118 episodes
Manage episode 477505835 series 3448487
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Carney, Director of Coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy, Beaverton High School Boys Head Coach, and two-time Coach of the Year (2023 & 2024). Originally from Bolton, England, Jason brings over two decades of experience as a player, coach, and leader in youth soccer development.
Before moving to the U.S. in 2003, Jason played semi-professionally for 10 years and coached in the academy of Championship side Preston North End FC. Since then, he’s built a lasting impact on U.S. soccer, holding a USSF A License and UEFA B License, and shaping the next generation of players and coaches through thoughtful, player-centered leadership.
Jason is also the author of You Versus Yourself, The Soccer Coach’s Blueprint, and the eye-opening book US Grassroots Soccer – Great on Paper, S**t on Grass. His work and philosophy center around developing the person before the athlete, with a strong emphasis on the mental side of the game—resilience, self-awareness, and team culture.
In this conversation, we explore Jason’s journey, his powerful views on coaching and leadership, and the mindset shifts needed to create long-term growth in youth soccer. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, you’ll take away meaningful insights on how to grow stronger—on and off the field.
Books:
US Grassroots Soccer: Great on Paper S**t on Grass
The Soccer Coach's Blueprint: Build a Strong Team Culture to Create a Winning Environment
Amazon.com: You Versus Yourself: Stop Competing with Others. Start Competing with Yourself
Website: https://www.becomingmystrongerme.com/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomingmystrongerme/
IG: @strongerme
TikTok: @becomingmystrongerme
118 episodes
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