Nick Lusson's guest appearances

Nick Lusson

Full 90 Coaching

On Frame

Dave Smith

Michael Lewis

Mike Carlson

Oliver Platt

Abby Wambach

Eric Miller

Doug Lemov

Daniel Cohen

Sean Casey

Asif Kapadia

Sean Johnson

Joe Tolleson

John Rojas

Rob Mahoney

Jonathan Lewis

OwlTail

NorCal Premier

Welcome to episode 96 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. I am your host, Ted Steen, and today I had the pleasure of interviewing Nick Lusson. Nick is the Director of Membership with NorCal Premier here in Northern California, he’s an instructor for U.S. Soccer and was my instructor for the D License and he’s the Athletic Director of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League. During our conversation, we discuss different qualities of leadership, the value of good assistant coaches, the good work he’s doing with Sheriffs FC through the Alameda County DSAL and defining community capital and how to improve it.Facebook: Nick LussonEmail: nlusson@norcalpremier.com 0:15 background in soccer and current role3:05 Playing career moving to California for college and playing overseas4:40 the knowledge of leadership from Paul Holocher and the most impactful characteristics8:05 the leadership characteristics that Nick does his best to embody when he coaches16:56 first time recognizing Nick wanted to be a coach20:00 advice for players that put themselves under additional stress22:40 recommendations for coaches with busy schedules to spend enough time with each player25:30 The value of mentors to become better26:45 Nick’s role with Sheriff’s FC and reducing soccer’s economic barrier to entry40:30 Final three coaching points44:00 One piece of advice for any coach 

Welcome to episode 96 of the Full 90 Coaching Podcast. I am your host, Ted Steen, and today I had the pleasure of interviewing Nick Lusson. Nick is the Director of Membership with NorCal Premier here in Northern California, he’s an instructor for U.S. Soccer and was my instructor for the D License and he’s the Athletic Director of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League. During our conversation, we discuss different qualities of leadership, the value of good assistant coaches, the good work he’s doing with Sheriffs FC through the Alameda County DSAL and defining community capital and how to improve it.Facebook: Nick LussonEmail: <a href="mailto:nlusson@norcalpremier.com">nlusson@norcalpremier.com</a> 0:15 background in soccer and current role3:05 Playing career moving to California for college and playing overseas4:40 the knowledge of leadership from Paul Holocher and the most impactful characteristics8:05 the leadership characteristics that Nick does his best to embody when he coaches16:56 first time recognizing Nick wanted to be a coach20:00 advice for players that put themselves under additional stress22:40 recommendations for coaches with busy schedules to spend enough time with each player25:30 The value of mentors to become better26:45 Nick’s role with Sheriff’s FC and reducing soccer’s economic barrier to entry40:30 Final three coaching points44:00 One piece of advice for any coach

Nick Lusson – Director of Membership with NorCal Premier, U.S. Soccer Course Instructor, and Athletic Director of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League

Nick Lusson left a US Soccer DA Club to help form Sheriffs FC in a predominantly Latino community - from pay-to-play to a cost-free community environment."I don't think I could ever go back to a pay-to-play club. This is a new oxygen."A fascinating story with a model that could be utilized in underserved communities across the country.

Nick Lusson left a US Soccer DA Club to help form Sheriffs FC in a predominantly Latino community - from pay-to-play to a cost-free community environment. "I don't think I could ever go back to a pay-to-play club. This is a new oxygen." A fascinating story with a model that could be utilized in underserved communities across the country.

On Frame with Nick Lusson