Ep. 4 (Part 2): Coach's Corner with Megan Gutierrez

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Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast

Smith Sports Media

17 episodes

3 days ago

You will hear from field hockey student-athletes from Lehigh Valley high schools that are looking to enhance their chances to be recruited to play at the collegiate level. These Player Profile interviews have student-athletes discuss their unique story and share it with potential college coaches. Some of the guests will already be committed to a college and will share their experiences about how they felt the recruiting process went for them. The Coach's Corner segments that allow college coaches to shed insights on what type of student-athletes they want to bring to their program

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Ep. 4 (Part 2): Coach's Corner with Megan Gutierrez - Dean College

Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast

22 minutes 6 seconds

3 months ago

Ep. 4 (Part 2): Coach's Corner with Megan Gutierrez - Dean College

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In Part 2 In this Coach's Corner episode, L.J. Smith interviews Megan Gutierrez, the head coach of the Dean College field hockey team. They discuss Megan's coaching philosophy, the development of her program, recruitment strategies, and the importance of community and values in sports.

Megan shares insights on her holistic approach to coaching, the success of her team, and the significance of creating a supportive environment for student-athletes. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of building a competitive field hockey program and the impact of mentorship and leadership in sports.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Megan Gutierrez: A Journey in Field Hockey

00:45 - Coaching Philosophy and Player Relationships

02:25 - Reflecting on Last Season's Success

05:06 - Recruitment Strategies and Team Culture

06:24 - Recruiting Philosophy and Roster Management

07:28 - Recruiting Events and Strategies

08:23 - Hosting Camps and Clinics

09:12 - Filling Key Positions in the Team

10:07 - Athletic and Academic Expectations

11:56 - Core Values of the Program

15:04 - Making HERstory: Empowering Female Athletes

16:20 - What Sets the Program Apart

18:27 - Diverse Academic Interests of Student Athletes

18:43 - Passion for Coaching and Community