Season 2 Episode 18. In this episode I chat with Rich Stoneman, the associate head coach of the womens soccer program at Longwood University.  Rich shares his journey from successful player to coach, including the numerous stops along the way.  And, even more impactful, all the amazing coaches that he has been blessed to work with throughout his career. Rich speaks about attending his first coaching course and how a conversation with another coach led him to Baylor University and the beginning of his coaching career.  Stops at Lousiana Tech, Eastern Carolina, and Coastal Carolina helped to grow and develop Rich as a coach and, as he shares,  even more as a person. The influence coaches have had on Rich is apparent while listening to him chat.  He mentioned that the coaching community is actually small and that the coaches know one another.  The other thing he shared was the willingness of coaches to give him and other coaches a chance.  These opportunities for experience and growth have been super vital for Rich and other coaches. Rich has spent the better part of 10 seasons at Longwood University.  And when I asked him about his time at Longwood, Rich's response is focused on Head Coach Todd Dyer.  Coach Dyer has been at Longwood for nearly 30 years!  Something that is rarely seen at the college level nowadays.  Rich shares the importance of his relationship with Coach Dyer and the impact of being on the staff has made in his life. You can connect with Rich on Twitter @StonemanFC Check out Longwood University Womens Soccer at https://longwoodlancers.com/sports/womens-soccer  Tons of great nuggets!  Hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! #CoachesCornerChats @coachesletschat CoachesCornerChats.com Host:  Mr. Kieron Boyle @coach_boyle Let's go!  Peace!