16. Dr. Brad Nein: USL Tormenta FC Academy Director; dissertation on work life balance as a coach - a podcast by Bobby Audley

Dr. Brad Nein is the Director of Academy Soccer Operations for Tormenta Football Club in the United Soccer League. The USL is an American professional soccer league designated by the United States Soccer Federation as Divison II with Division I being Major League Soccer. The USL serves as a player development league for future stars of the MLS and other leagues and on its own right has a broadcast deal with ESPN as it is great soccer to watch.

Brad Nein has worked in the education, soccer, and coaching industry for 21 years. After playing DIII soccer at Salisbury University, Brad taught physical education, has been a head soccer coach at 3 different high school programs, an assistant coach at 3 different college programs in Salisbury University, Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University.

Brad is the founder of the Storm Soccer Academy and the player development company Sweet Feet. Sweet Feet is a soccer and education program for children that works to create lifetime learners that appreciate physical activity and health. Since its founding Sweet Feet has grown to serve over 750 kids a year. On their website they say their curriculum is based on fun, learning and passion development.

In 2016, Brad completed his Doctoral studies at the United States Sports Academy earning a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) degree in Sports Management. His dissertation titled “Work-Family Conflict Among Youth, High School, and Collegiate Soccer Coaches” has assisted numerous professionals within the soccer coaching industry to successfully lead soccer clubs and teams while also having a more fulfilling home life. Bobby and Brad talk about his findings and advice during this podcast.

Brad currently holds a United States Soccer Federation “B” License; the US Youth Soccer National Youth License; and a Premier Diploma, Director of Coaching Diploma, and Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches. Brad has spoken at numerous conferences and written for professional publications on topics related to youth sports development as well as on and off the field coaching strategies for success.

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