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SummaryIn this episode of the Passion Purpose in Soccer podcast, host Mustaf interviews coach Alex Lorenzo, the head coach of the North Texas Aztecs. They discuss Alex's journey as a player and coach, his non-profit goalkeeping academy, and the requirements and philosophy of the academy. They also talk about the North Texas Aztecs and the bond formed with the players over the years. The conversation with Alejandro Lozano covers various themes related to coaching and managing a soccer team. The chapters include discussions on building trust and loyalty among players, joining the MPL, community engagement, financial challenges, and the rules and structure of the league. In this episode, Mustaf and Alejandro Lozano discuss the idea of running a league like the English Premier League, with relegation and promotion. They also talk about the importance of making every game matter and giving young players advice on how to make it to the big leagues. Alejandro shares information about the North Texas Aztecs and their upcoming tryouts. He emphasizes the importance of developing players and asks coaches to consider what they are truly developing for. Mustaf concludes with a reminder to pursue your passions and goals.

Takeaways

• Gratitude for health and the opportunity to coach
• The importance of former players in forming a club
• The need for affordable soccer training
• The value of discipline and commitment in goalkeeper training
• The bond formed with players over time Running a league with relegation and promotion can make every game matter and increase competition.
• Young players should make sound decisions and weigh their options when trying to make it to the big leagues.
• The North Texas Aztecs offer opportunities for young players to develop their skills.
• Coaches should consider what they are truly developing for and focus on player development rather than just winning games.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Gratitude

06:54
Alex's Journey as a Player and Coach

18:29
The Non-Profit Goalkeeping Academy

25:46
Requirements and Philosophy of the Academy

28:26
The North Texas Aztecs

29:01
Building Trust and Loyalty

41:09
Joining the MPL

44:12
Community Engagement

48:12
Financial Challenges

52:16
MPL Rules and Structure

59:36
Running the League Like the English Premier League

01:01:11
Relegation and Moving Up Teams

01:01:36
Advice for Young Players

01:03:36
Finding North Texas Aztecs

01:04:03
Tryouts and Development

01:06:23
Shoutouts and Gratitude

01:08:27
The Purpose of Development

01:11:24
Closing Thoughts

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