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This Thursday (April 24th at Noon ET) – We’re hosting our third Development Masterclass with Ryan Parisi, Coerver Coaching Director and Head Coach at Severna Park High School.
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Come learn how he’s built a player-first culture that stretches from grassroots to graduation—and transformed an entire soccer community along the way.
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That’s it for NBN117. Be the coach you never had — for the players who need you now. Good luck with your next step.
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NBN117: 13 Years Later (5 Lessons in Coaching That Only Time Could Teach)
Published 25 days ago • 7 min read
Nate Baker's Newsletter #117 "The coaching education newsletter for those dedicated to helping their people pursue their potential." The Culture Rep Essential Reading for All Developers 13 Years Later: 5 Lessons in Coaching That Only Time Could Teach April 18th, 2025 | Read on my website | Read time: 5 minutes We met for lunch in Annapolis. Same city, same favorite spot. But times had changed. It was 13 years removed from when we first met—when I was a volunteer assistant and he was a...
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