CoachCraft with Alf Gracombe
CoachCraft explores the art and impact of coaching youth sports through in-depth conversations with renowned coaches from grassroots to professional levels, revealing how exceptional mentors use athletics to shape character, build confidence, and positively impact young lives.
Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
CoachCraft with Alf Gracombe
Latest Episodes
Strategies for Better Player Feedback with Temisan Williams and Mike Smith
In this episode of the CoachCraft Podcast, Alf Gracombe engages in a deep conversation with coaches Temisan Williams and Mike Smith about the critical role of player feedback in youth development. They explore how cultural backgrounds influence...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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59:02
Caroline Foscato on Building Grassroots Soccer Unity in Boston
Caroline Foscato, President and Founder of Soccer Unity Project, shares her journey from organizing neighborhood pickup games in Boston's South End in 2008 to building one of the city's most impactful youth soccer organizations, now serving ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:10:47
Ben Weber on Advocating for Youth Sports: A Boston City Councilor's Perspective
Boston City Councilor Ben Weber joins the show to discuss the intersection of youth sports and local politics. From coaching grassroots soccer to serving at City Hall, Ben shares insights on the resource disparities facing city athletes, the co...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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58:41
Chris Hoeh Remembers Dean Conway
In this heartfelt episode, host Alf Gracombe honors the legacy of Dean Conway, a beloved mentor and coach who passed away earlier this year. Through conversations with Chris Hoeh, a long-time collaborator of Dean, the episode explores Dean's pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:19
Neil Harris - Person Before Player: 21 Years at Manchester United Academy
In this conversation, Neil Harris shares his extensive coaching journey, transitioning from a player to a coach at Manchester United and eventually becoming self-employed. He discusses the importance of building trust with players and their fam...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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