Fionn Deehan - From Youngest NCAA Soccer Coach to Head Of Goalkeeping at DC Power FC (S2 E1)

Welcome to Season 2 of The Insider's Lounge! We’re kicking off the season with an inspiring conversation with Fionn Deehan, the record-breaking coach who became the youngest in NCAA soccer history and now leads the goalkeeping department at DC Power FC in the USL Super League. Fionn takes us through his remarkable journey from transitioning out of playing at just 15, to quickly rising through the coaching ranks with stints at Saint Leo University, Tampa Bay United Soccer Club (TBU SC), and Hickory FC. In this episode, he shares the pivotal experiences that shaped his career, the challenges of earning respect as a young coach, and his current role in developing elite goalkeepers at DC Power FC. Whether you’re a coach, player, or soccer enthusiast, Fionn’s story of resilience, learning, and leadership is a must-listen.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Early Soccer Memories
03:19 Goalkeeping Journey
05:00 Coaching at 15
06:14 Coaching History
08:38 Handling Criticism
09:50 Future Plans
10:54 Youngest NCAA Coach
13:02 DC Power FC
20:00 Earning Respect
21:53 Key Lessons
22:41 Improving U.S. Goalies
23:59 Sponge-Like Mindset
24:52 Learning from Mentors
27:20 Overcoming Challenges
28:47 Advice for Aspiring Coaches
29:52 Legacy Goals
30:52 Future Ambitions
31:47 Quick-Fire Questions
35:52 Outro