about us
Ball Side Goal Side was created by coaching colleagues, Eric Dobrzanski and Ed Heberling, to promote coaching education through an interactive and entertaining format. With the goal of putting coaches in a better position to effectively direct, lead, and navigate the profession Eric & Ed look to interview coaches, directors, players, and other stakeholders to progress and improve coaching at all levels of play.
FUTURE GUESTS
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THE HOSTS
Eric Dobrzanski currently serves as the assistant soccer coach at Florida International University while completing his PhD from the University of the Cumberlands and his Grassroots Instructor Certification through USSF. Dobrzanski has coached youth, club, and college soccer and served as the Cayman Islands U20 national team coach. He can also be found calling USL and Open Cup matches for ESPN.
Coaching Experience
Thomas University, Johnson and Wales University, Cayman Islands National Team, Florida ODP, Lynn University, Florida International University
Favorite Book: Atomic Habits
Favorite Team: Liverpool
Favorite Player: Steven Gerrard
Favorite Quote: You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
Ed Heberling, a 22 year coaching veteran, has experience at the high school, club, and collegiate level as a player and coach. Heberling currently serves as the head women's coach at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD and resides in Silver Spring with his wife, Laura, and two sons, Hollis and Hayes.
Coaching Experience
Mount Pleasant HS, Taylorville HS, Iowa Wesleyan, Tri-County Tech, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Utah State University, Real Salt Lake, Northern Utah United, Tsunami Soccer, Green Canyon HS, and Montgomery College.
Favorite Book: Legacy by James Kerr
Favorite Team: Tottenham & Dortmund
Favorite Player: Alan Shearer
Favorite Quote: Yes, and...
LATEST EPISODES
Alex Ng
Assistant Soccer Coach
University of Maryland
Alex Ng discusses his time as a 30 Under 30 participant with United Soccer Coaches, as well as his experience as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Alex has worked at the University of Indiana, Richmond University, and now with the University of Maryland. He also helps US Soccer in player identification and has experience in video analysis and sports performance training.
POPULAR EPISODES
Jacob Crawford
Assistant Coach
University of West Georgia
Discusses the importance of education as finishes his USSF A License
Travis Thomas
Leadership & Team Dynamics Coach
USMNT
Discusses his book, "Live Yes, And..." how to live life with authentic purpose through an improv comedy background.
Shane Calvert
Executive Director
Cook Inlet Soccer Club
Shane, a former college coach, discusses the recruiting process & how to stand out to coaches.
Chris Gnehm
Head Coach
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Talks about his book, The Mental Game of Soccer, and how to build a positive team culture.
David Strother
Head Coach
Itawamba Community College
Discusses the importance of mentorship and ways to build competitive environments.
Timmy McCormack
Head Coach
Piedmont University
Timmy talks about building his coaching philosophy and maintaining a positive team culture.
AlL EPISODES
JC Gonzalez - The Role of the DOC in Club
BLOGS
The Negative Consequences of Don't
Ed Heberling
Ed Heberling
The Art of Not Defending
Ed Heberling
Underwear
Ed Heberling
Defining Possession in Soccer
Ed Heberling
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