What would it be like to spend 14 years working alongside and learning from one of the greatest coaches of all time – Johan Cruyff? We asked Todd Beane that question and more in our most recent podcast. Download it now. Bio Todd graduated from Dartmouth College in 1986 with a B.A. in English Literature. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Rotary Scholarship to attend the University of Sussex in England. Todd concluded his formal studies at Stanford University where he earned a M.A. in Education and a Secondary Teaching Credential. As an athlete, Todd played NCAA Division I soccer at Dartmouth College before playing professional soccer in the USISL. As a coach, he was awarded a US Soccer Federation "A" License, coaching both collegiately and professionally. He has served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University as Director of the Native Vision Program and later as Director of the Cloud Forest School in Costa Rica. Subscribe to the Way of Champions Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 6:15 An American in Spain teaching Dutch Football 12:00 What was it like learning alongside Johan Cruyff? 16:40 When Todd and Johan flipped the organizational chart of Ajax upside down 20:15 The value of values in youth sports 24:55 The birth of TOVO Academy 28:35 With what we know about learning, why do we continue to teach sport the wrong way? 44:45 Coaching clinics should start with the WHY first before we teach the X's and O's 52:00 Without the art of educating and child advocacy, all I know about football would be lost 54:25 Todd discusses all the things that happen before a player can execute a skill 70:00 Todd's book recommendations Get in Touch Website: TOVO Academy Twitter: _ToddBeane Blog: Todd's Blog (This is a great resource) Email: [email protected] If you are enjoying our podcast, please help us out and leave a review on iTunes. How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name Way of Champions. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the Way of Champions podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Thanks so much, every review helps us to spread this message!

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