Episodes

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Dec. 5, 2023

27- Coffee Conversations: United Soccer Coaches’ Convention

Snag a cup of coffee and join NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This Coffee Conversation highlights an upcoming January event that is near-and-dear to our soccer coaching staff – the United Soccer Coaches’ Convention: an event where many coaching staff attend to develop, learn, and network. In the time you finish your cup of coffee, you’ll learn what it is, why it’s important, and who all is in...
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Nov. 28, 2023

26 - NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast - Interview with Madi Pry

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni. In this podcast we will hear from Madi Pry who will share about her soccer journey, what she’s doing now, and how her soccer experiences have shaped who she is today.
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Oct. 19, 2023

25- Coffee Conversations: Coaching Development

Snag a cup of coffee and join NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This Coffee Conversation highlights the behind-the-scenes initiatives and resources that are happening to help our coaches continually improve – not only for our athletes, but for themselves. Head of Education, Mark Simpson, joins us and expounds on two specific coaching development initiatives this year: the Mentorship Program and...
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Oct. 13, 2023

24 - NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast - Interview with Tanner Beason

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni. In this podcast we will hear from Tanner Beason, current Major League Soccer player and NC Fusion alum who will share about his soccer journey, his current experience in Major League Soccer, and how his youth soccer experiences have shaped who he is today.
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Sept. 29, 2023

23- Coffee Conversations: The Wonderful Weather

Grab a cup of coffee and join NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This Coffee Conversation talks about all things weather – our operations as an organization, what goes behind decision-making when it’s raining or snowing or high temps, and overall general processes. They’re bringing in Head of Operations and Facilities, Austin Homan (aka “Hurricane Homan”) to guide our listeners through the most ...
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Aug. 11, 2023

21- Coffee Conversations: Adults in Sports

[11:55 AM] Sarah Bridges Snag your breakfast beverage and join NC Fusion’s CEO, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This coffee conversation focuses on our older members of the organization – our ADULTS. Joined by Head of Core Sports, Noah Downs, and Physical Therapist, Dr. Ali Hartman, we’ll talk through the benefits of adults in sport and how you can get active, today!
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Nov. 18, 2022

16 - NC Fusion Podcast - Challenges in sports, specifically mental/emotional well being

Scott speaks with Matt Spear from Love United FC. Matt will share some of the challenges that he sees amongst professionals in sports, specifically in their mental/emotional well being, along with how he has been working with NC Fusion and helping to improve the wellbeing of our staff.
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Nov. 9, 2022

15 - Coffee Conversation with Scott and Sarah

Grab a cup of coffee and join NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This Coffee Conversation edition highlights our holistic approach to player development, our club coaches’ responsibility, and one of the hottest topics in youth sports – winning.