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Kyle Martyn - 'Soccer provides an equal playing field'

Kyle Martyn - 'Soccer provides an equal playing field'

Philadelphia-based coach Kyle Martyn tells Steph Fairbairn what he loves about the sport, creating harmonious learning environments...and his home state

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Kyle Martyn is senior girls’ academy director for the Ukrainian Nationals Soccer Club in Pennsylvania, the place where he grew up. Martyn played high school and college soccer in the state before going professional for a few years. Now, as a coach, he gets to give back to the game he says was such an integral part of his childhood. 

 

SCW caught up with Kyle at the United Soccer Coaches convention - coincidentally held in Pennsylvania, back in January - to talk about the importance of soccer for kids, how he creates a safe space at his club, and what it’s like coaching in your home state…

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