As soccer players, coaches, and parents, we all strive to improve and be the best we can be. But how can we achieve this? One crucial element that often gets overlooked is being coachable. Seeking out advice and being receptive to feedback can make all the difference in developing our skills and reaching our goals.

We had the opportunity to speak with Coach Greivin Pacheco, Director of Coaching for Fremont Rush Soccer, and discuss the importance of being coachable in soccer. Here are some key advice points he provided for Fremont Rush players and parents:

For Coaches

Coach Pacheco emphasized the importance of being open-minded and having good work ethics. As a director of coaching, he listens to the advice of his coaches because, at the end of the day, everyone wants what's best for the kids. In his opinion, the key qualities that make a coach coachable are being humble, having a good voice, being open-minded, being responsible, and always having a passion for the sport.

For Players

Coach Pacheco's advice for players is to be open with their coaches and build trust. They should also seek advice when necessary but not overload themselves. For players struggling with a particular aspect of their game, Coach Pacheco suggests being clear about what needs improvement and working harder with the tools provided. Additionally, players should focus on practicing and playing the game several times to see what they do well and what needs improvement.

For Parents

Parents can encourage their child to be open to advice and feedback from coaches by focusing on training and emphasizing the values Rush has because that will help their child grow on and off the pitch. Coach Pacheco recommends asking questions to coaches on what the child needs to improve and working together on homework outside of regular team practices and games. Parents can also set a positive example for their child by being open to learning and seeking out advice themselves.

Seeking out advice and being coachable is crucial in soccer. As Coach Pacheco says, "to learn, we must be open to learning and consider the advice of others." By following his advice and incorporating it into our approach to soccer, we can all improve and reach our goals. So let's work hard every day, enjoy every single minute on the field, and remember how fortunate we are to be able to play this beautiful game.

Article By: Zee Kerawala