Summary: NSCAA Director of Coach Education In the first episode of a new series, The Coaching Manual podcast talks to Ian Barker. As Director of Coach Education at the NSCAA, Ian is one of the most pivotal coaches in US Soccer. But he has previously worked at every level of the game in both England and the United States - from a grassroots volunteer to a College Head Coach to a State Director of Coaching. The conversation goes into detail about coaching program design and the role of a club DoC, with actionable advice on improving standards at your club, improving recruitment and increasing retention. If you enjoy the show, please let us know on Twitter (@CoachingManual) or Google+ (http://google.com/+TheCoachingManual) and remember to subscribe in iTunes, Soundcloud or by RSS for first access to future podcasts. All previous episodes can be found at http://www.thecoachingmanual.com/podcasts
