#12 – LEAD DOMINO podcast – Marcus DiBernardo
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On today’s episode we host Marcus DiBernardo. Marcus is a native of Middlefield, CT and focused mainly on baseball and basketball until his father introduced soccer to the community. Marcus excelled at soccer and earned his way to Div. I Central Connecticut State. He is currently the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. In 2019, Marcus’ Men’s Soccer team secured the programs’ first ever NJCAA Div. 1 National Championship. In 2018, Marcus won a NJCAA Div. 1 national championship as Head Coach of the Monroe Women’s Soccer team while also leading the men to a tournament semi-final in the same season! Marcus is a three time national coach of the year (2012, 2018, 2019).
Our conversation touches on many topics regarding coaching, teaching and learning. The common denominator, no matter what sports you’re involved in, is how the human brain functions. Marcus shares his story, his philosophies and advice. There is so much information packed into this episode, it’ll have to be listened to multiple times!
What makes a great athlete, great? Is it talent? Is it environment? Is it the drill, or is it how you execute the drill? We dive into all of it and get incredible insights from an incredible mind.
Follow Marcus on instagram @MarcusDiBernardo and subscribe to his YouTube channel – Marcus DiBernardo. Marcus offers a cognitive soccer course and senior and youth diploma courses at www.DiBernardoSoccerSchool.com