Becoming My Stronger Me
"Becoming My Stronger Me” is a podcast designed to help you become stronger in mind, body, and heart.
Season 1 - Like 47 million other Americans, I voluntarily left my successful full-time career to pursue, well, whatever was next. We’ll call this “my great resignation.” As you get to know me, you’ll see that I’m a type-A planner. So to make a life choice without some grand detailed master plan on the other side was unheard of. But now, 2 years later, it was the best decision of my life. Join me as I share my story, questions I asked myself (or wish I had), missteps I made (and how to avoid them), the effect this had on me and everyone around me, and other musings that helped me to become my stronger me.
Season 2 - The Mental Performance Series is dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between mental performance, sports excellence, leadership, and personal growth. We’ll dive deep into the psychology behind peak performance in athletics, leadership roles, and everyday life. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your mental game on the field, a leader seeking to inspire and motivate your team, or an individual striving for personal growth and success, this series provides practical tips, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to help you unlock your full potential and become your stronger you.
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Becoming My Stronger Me
Conversation with Jason Carney
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Carney, Director of Coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy, Beaverton High School Boys Head Coach, and two-time Coach of the Year (2023 & 2024). Originally from Bolton, England, Jason brings over two decades of experience as a player, coach, and leader in youth soccer development.
Before moving to the U.S. in 2003, Jason played semi-professionally for 10 years and coached in the academy of Championship side Preston North End FC. Since then, he’s built a lasting impact on U.S. soccer, holding a USSF A License and UEFA B License, and shaping the next generation of players and coaches through thoughtful, player-centered leadership.
Jason is also the author of You Versus Yourself, The Soccer Coach’s Blueprint, and the eye-opening book US Grassroots Soccer – Great on Paper, S**t on Grass. His work and philosophy center around developing the person before the athlete, with a strong emphasis on the mental side of the game—resilience, self-awareness, and team culture.
In this conversation, we explore Jason’s journey, his powerful views on coaching and leadership, and the mindset shifts needed to create long-term growth in youth soccer. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, you’ll take away meaningful insights on how to grow stronger—on and off the field.
Books:
US Grassroots Soccer: Great on Paper S**t on Grass
The Soccer Coach's Blueprint: Build a Strong Team Culture to Create a Winning Environment
Amazon.com: You Versus Yourself: Stop Competing with Others. Start Competing with Yourself
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