162. Stories from Eric Udelson, Philadelphia Union 2nd Team Performance Coach

The Talking Shop Podcast

Eric Udelson has been crushing it in the Philadelphia Union organization, working his way up to the 2nd team level. A good friend who always brings thoughtful discussions, he joins TSP to talk about the some of the biggest moments on from his journey so far.

-2:43 What it's like working in an MLS organization

-8:10 The value of experiments and getting "reps on reps" coaching through an academy

-21:59 Fork in the road story: 1 year of PT school, taking the "leap of faith" to leave and start as a Graduate Assistant at University of Virginia S&C

-36:47 Craziest story: winning the 17U national championship his first season with the Philadelphia Union... "You get exposed to those playoff-level emotions and I was just losing it on the sidelines. At the end I felt like I had played a 90 minute game"

-42:49 Full circle story: his first time being 100% in charge and responsible of a high-profile academy player's hamstring rehab

-Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_O8mLpEbePE

-Instagram: @udels_

-Twitter: @Eric_Udelson

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