The Insider's Lounge
The Insider's Lounge
Bingy Lara - Discovering the Next MLS Star with Seattle Sounders Academy Head of Recruitment (S2 E8)
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, host Chad McArthur sits down with Bingy Lara, the Head of Recruitment at Seattle Sounders FC Academy, to explore his incredible journey from his early soccer days in New Mexico to becoming a key figure in one of MLS’s top academies. Bingy opens up about the personal challenges he’s faced, including his struggle with painkillers, and how overcoming them has shaped his approach to coaching and recruitment. This candid conversation delves into his philosophy on player development, what he looks for in young talent, and how he balances his professional responsibilities with his personal life. Tune in to hear how Bingy is not only shaping the future stars of soccer but also driving meaningful change in the lives of young athletes.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & First Soccer Memories
02:05 Raised by the Game
02:47 Growing Up in New Mexico
07:38 Soccer Career & Difficult Transition to Coaching
16:46 Coaching Career Highlights
23:10 Coaching Styles
29:27 Developing Professionals
30:55 Thin Margins in Sports
33:00 Current Role & Operations
38:00 Balancing Work & Family
43:00 Recruitment Process at Seattle Sounders
51:32 The Essential Traits to Get Noticed by Scouts
55:34 First Team Examples For The Academy
1:06:30 Quick Fire Questions
1:08:10 Outro
