Glenn Crooks: Soccer is like living chess and the game is the teacher

We need to “simplifying things, but also focus on the individual and the player in terms of development” - especially with elite players as well.  We talk with Glenn Crooks, known broadcaster, journalist, podcast host, and soccer coach about how we can approach changes in the soccer landscape and what coaches might do. He expresses the need for coaches to develop passion in players and make it fun, whether they are at the grassroots or professional.About Glenn CrooksGlenn has called NYCFC’s matches since their inaugural MLS season in 2015 and also covers the team as a soccer writer for Pro Soccer USA. In collaboration with Pro Soccer USA, he hosts On Frame, a soccer podcast where I do everything from dissecting playing tactics and systems to chatting with players, coaches, and executives in American soccer. He has hosted the likes of 2019 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees Sunil Gulati and Abby Wambach, New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena, MLSPA executive board member Eric Miller, and many more on the podcast.His involvement in the sport spans nearly 50 years, ranging from the youth and college levels all the way to the pros. Today, the soccer world knows Glenn as the national radio voice for Major League Soccer’s New York City FC, analyst for the Big Ten Network, host of The Coaching Academy on SiriusXM FC, the On Frame and Soccer in the City weekly podcasts, and a contributor for Pro Soccer USA.Follow Glenn Crooks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlennCrooksTo connect with SoccerGeeks, follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/soccergeeksusa or visit our website http://www.soccergeeks.com