Heads and Volleys Soccer Podcast · LeeDunneSoccer

83. Tournaments

October 3, 2025·11 min·1 clip

The host asserts that coaches actually have the power to refuse a club-mandated tournament, despite the political difficulty.

The host, a soccer coach, explores the critical question of why teams attend tournaments, arguing that coaches must define the primary goal as either 'fun' or 'to win' to properly structure the experience. He provides detailed frameworks and practical examples for controlling the environment—from dress codes and schedules to meals and accommodations—based on the chosen objective, drawing from his experience with both club teams and the Olympic Development Program (ODP).

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