Adapting to the NWSL: Jonatan Giráldez's New Journey with the Washington Spirit

23/08/2024 22 min
Adapting to the NWSL:  Jonatan Giráldez's New Journey with the Washington Spirit

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Spirit Spotlight Bram Weinstein sits down with Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giráldez as he reflects on his initial weeks at the helm. Hear firsthand how he's navigating the transition from Liga F to the fast-paced, physically demanding style of the NWSL. Giráldez shares some of his insights on player development, his philosophy on competition, and the importance of staying process oriented. From managing high expectations to refining game plans for key players like Trinity Rodman and Croix Bethune, this conversation offers a candid look at the process of building a championship-contending team. Tune in to Spirit Spotlight live, every Friday at 3:40pm ET on ESPN 630 AM and the ESPN 630 App. Next radio streaming broadcast: Sunday, August 25th vs San Diego Wave FC Subscribe to the podcast today on: Apple Podcasts (https://twtr.to/lc17d), Spotify (https://twtr.to/hzo84), iHeart (https://twtr.to/Xatif), Amazon Music (https://twtr.to/JZ-tJ)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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