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I have coached soccer my WHOLE life.
In that time I have managed national soccer, college level and even played professionally myself when I was younger.
Here are 10 key traits of a successful coach;
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Randy Waldrum
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Randy Waldrum
@CoachWaldrum
United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame | Technical Director @Pitt_WSOC | Former Head Coach @NGSuper_Falcons | Ex President @UnitedCoaches
- All these teams in the knockout stages look exhausted. The IOC needs to revisit playing every three days. Putting players in a dangerous position, with very little opportunity to recover properly with travel between games. #Paris2024
- Thank you to all who supported us along this seasons journey!! It was an amazing run defeating 5 top 25 teams including 3 in the top ten, ACC Semi-Finalist, and an Elite 8 appearance! Special team of amazing women along with a great staff!! #H2PThanks for following along all season 🫶 We’ll be back for more fun 💙 #H2P
- My mom, Laura Jeanette Waldrum, passed away this morning two years after my dad passed. She died of a broken heart, but now gets a wonderful reunion in a glorious place! I love you mom, and hug dad for me! #RIP #HeavenAddsOneMoreAngel
- Thank so much for all the support back at Pitt and the city of Pittsburgh!! Sorry I couldn’t answer all the messages! #H2PNIGERIA ADVANCES! Coach Waldrum leads the @NGSuper_Falcons to a draw against the Republic of Ireland, qualifying for the Round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup 🇳🇬⚽️ #H2P
- In 25 years of coaching I never had the Head Football Coach call me, give me his cell, and welcome me to the university. #CoachNarduzzi did!! #H2P
- Proud moment watching this England -Australia semi-final! We beat Australia and tied England with the Super Falcons! What a tournament we had!
- Very excited to head up the #NigerianWomensNationalTeam and look forward to working with this amazing team! Gives me a chance to reconnect with some of the players I know! Big thanks to Pitt for allowing me the flexibility to work with them! #SuperFalcons #H2P
- Blessed to have Associate Head Coach @benwald21 and Assistant Coach @jesse_goleman as these guys steer the ship!! These honors don’t happen without amazing players and support staff and we certainly have that here at Pitt! #H2P𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙀𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙍𝙔 🤩 Congratulations to the Pitt Women's Soccer coaches on being named @UnitedCoaches Atlantic Region Staff of the Year 🏅 📰 bit.ly/4a50Ofa #H2P
- Coaching is a calling, not just a job. It requires passion, dedication, and a deep understanding of what it takes to bring out the best in each player in your team.
- We buried our mom today, and I must say one thing was confirmed for me: that even though we compete and recruit against each other passionately, the soccer community around the world IS a family! Thank you all for the wonderful messages of condolence! #SoccerFamily #RIPMom
- So incredibly proud of this team and University!! 1st year ever in NCAA tourney and headed to the Sweet Sixteen!! #H2PPITT WINS!!! @Pitt_WSOC is heading to their first-ever Sweet 16 in the #NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament! Congratulations to all the players, @CoachWaldrum, @benwald21 and everyone in the group! Go @Pitt_ATHLETICS! 💙 💛
GIF - Been at hospital 7 straight days as my Dad fights for his life. Just holding his hand means everything to me! #tellyourparentsyou lovethem
- I’m going to open up my coaching community to 200 new members for FREE -> Expand your network -> Get 2 new resources per week -> Learn new training processes -> Get 1 - 1 advice from me -> And more To join; Like + Comment “@CoachWaldrum” Must follow so I can DM the invite
