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@ShacksTribe16

3 kids, 3 pups, Mom, Wife, Current and PROUD Tribe Coach. Lover of futbol (it's life) and learning (WM '88, CMU '95). CMU and Princeton U Coach (1990-2015).

Williamsburg ,VA 参加日 Mart 2026
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ShacksTribe16
ShacksTribe16@ShacksTribe16·
As a current coach, former student-athlete, parent of two student-athletes, and part of a family with eight proud William & Mary grads…this place has shaped our lives in ways that are hard to put into words. The opportunities, the people, the growth...it’s all real, and it lasts. We are beyond grateful for what this university has given our family, and proud to give back today so the next generation can have that same experience. I also am immensely proud of the government department! Even though I am now the Tribe's soccer coach at William & Mary, I am forever grateful for my government degree and all the professors who were so passionate about teaching! Please consider giving today! #OneTribeOneDay @wmtribewsoc @WMAlumni @williamandmary @TribeAthletics donate.wm.edu/schools/Willia…
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USMNT Only
USMNT Only@usmntonly·
“We’re not developing players like the rest of the world do. The bigger problem: youth soccer in this country is a disaster." Landon Donovan shares his thoughts on the current state of soccer in the United States 🇺🇸⚽️ (via @RichEisenShow)
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Marsha Lycan
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12·
BRAVO to the National Association of Basketball Coaches for speaking out on this! Every cohort of College Coaches should be asking for a seat at the table before those in the ivory tower create absolute chaos for a second time. Soccer in particular because we have the most disproportionate roster restrictions of all
NABC@NABC1927

On matters as significant as eligibility, diligence and collaboration with coaches are essential. Statement from NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson:

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Marsha Lycan
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12·
We recruit families. Our incoming class of 26 are in town this weekend and we encourage parents to come too. They hardly see their kids who are too busy running around and talking nonstop as they become besties already. But the parents hang with each other too. They already have a text group, they discover they have mutual connections—they made a dinner reservation together and talked and laughed for 4.5 hours. They were planning their collective roadtrips for the fall. They will become part of our Tribe family. The next phase is just as exciting for them, especially in a place like Williamsburg. Parents matter. As I was raising my own kids in a small town in Maine, my best friends seemed to mostly be parents of my kids’ friends. It was then I realized cool parents raise cool kids. Our parents understand from day 1 that all communication on the soccer front will be with their daughters and they all respect those boundaries. So why would we be so concerned with their personalities? It’s because they have huge influence and control over their child’s growth and development in college—and ultimately their ability to reach their potential. We don’t have the time or bandwidth to battle external forces. It helps if everyone’s flying in the same direction. Parents who are positive influences and supportive of the journey enhance the culture. #WelcomeToTheTribe #OneTribeOneFamily #CultureMatters @WMTribeWSOC
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ShacksTribe16@ShacksTribe16·
Doing this coaching thing for 32 years, there is nothing more important than finding the right fit.
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12

True Recruiting Story, Episode 1: A few years ago, we hosted one of our top recruits to an ID clinic. She was a top level player, but more than that a perfect fit for our school and program and culture, and we were making a huge offer. We felt it, she felt it, her mom felt it. Power 4 talent, but academic focused, wanted a smaller school feel and a chance to really get to know professors. We never pressure anyone to commit because we only want those players who 100% want to be here. It's part of what makes our culture so good. So they left saying she just wanted to go on her P4 visit for comparison. She called the next week and said P4 school told her she had to make a decision before she got on the plane so she committed--to a school and program very opposite of ours. Too bad they didn't have access to the portal like us which showed this particular P4 school had 8 players go into the portal that year. It hurt my heart because I knew it was such a huge mistake, but in our world, professionalism prevails so we say best of luck and move on. But, what we say to ourselves is "see you in the portal" and of course that became the case after 1 semester, because we have a good read on people and also know the inside scoop to a lot of programs....we knew it was the WORST fit for this kid. And, if we knew it, you can't tell me the parents and the kid didn't know it, if they are being honest with themselves. But at that point, we had moved on so she ended up at school #2 from the portal. The moral of True Recruiting Story is: think long and hard. Don't get caught up in labels and be true to yourself. In a few short years, it will be over and no one will care where you went to school or who you played for. The only thing that matters is your happiness and future, and this decision will shape all of that immensely. #RecruitingStories #CollegeSoccer @WMTribeWSOC

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ShacksTribe16@ShacksTribe16·
It's a life decision, not just a soccer one! #findyourfit
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12

The different perspectives I heard at the Phoenix Showcase were interesting. When discussing 2028s, I heard a lot of “well she’s still so young” from club coaches… yet some of these same players will be committing in a few weeks to where they’ll (possibly) be walking across the stage in 2032. Kinda crazy when you think about it. And it helps explain why the portal is overflowing—bad, uninformed, or rushed decisions about one of the biggest life-shaping experiences you’ll have. It would be so much better if “labels” weren’t driving so much of this. Everyone—clubs, players, parents—loves the shiny D1 or P4 commit post.
But we never see the 1,000+ posts each year that say: “Bella just entered the portal and regrets her decision…” “I want to play D1” — without regard to all the amazing D3 schools and programs. 
“I want to play Power 4” — without being able to name the all the conferences or schools. The best advice I can give: DO YOUR HOMEWORK. You have more access than ever. You can become a private investigator with the resources at your fingertips. Consistent roster turnover? That’s a major yellow flag—and it doesn’t take much digging to find it. Use your network. Coaches, friends, clubs… you’re often just a few connections away from someone who knows the real story behind a program. Forget the labels. Follow your fit. There are plenty of D1 players who choose D3 because they fall in love with the school and experience.
Just like there are plenty of slam-dunk P4s who choose great mid-majors—we have more than our fair share. At the end of the day, no one cares where you went to school as much as you think they will. But you’ll care a lot if you chose for the wrong reasons. #CollegeSoccer #ResistTheLabels @wmtribewsoc

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Marsha Lycan
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12·
Shout out @labreakersfc team manager for pitching me on the 2010 team like she was trying to sell her 2023 Volvo! For real, she’s a great advocate for your team, and in this extremely competitive recruiting climate you need every advantage you can get —she goes the extra mile 🤩 #EveryBitHelps #BeYourBestAdvocate @WMTribeWSOC
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ShacksTribe16@ShacksTribe16·
Two 2:00 pm games 😅 for some of you...I 105 in the shade…@mlycan12 I am ready (I think). ECNL Phoenix! where the talent is high and the temps are higher. If we sub out, don't judge:)! If you can futbol here, you can futbol anywhere!!! @ImYouthSoccer "I’m melting! Melting! Oh, what a world, what a world!” @ECNLgirls
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12

ECNL Phoenix Recruiting Checklist: 
✅ Mental toughness
✅ Endurance
✅ Focus
✅ Ability to handle adversity
✅ Perform under pressure Not the players… just me preparing to exist for 10 hours in 105° 🔥 🥵 #RecruitingHumor #RecruitingProblems #CollegeSoccer @WMTribeWSOC

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ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer
ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer@ImYouthSoccer·
🚨 Coaches - Which one are you😀
ECNL/GA/Recruiting/College Soccer tweet media
Marsha Lycan@mlycan12

In the spirit of equity and because, let’s be honest, we’re easy targets, here’s my list of different types of College Coaches on the sidelines of soccer showcases: -The socialite, chatting all day, never watching anyone -The fashionista, head to toe in school swag probably even underwear -The optimist, telling everyone how much recruiting talent they’ve landed -The recluse, head down, no eye contact, all business -The super memory, no notes whatsoever all day -The rule breaker, has convos with players and parents all day regardless of age -The one who wears shorts no matter how cold (or worse, flip flops) -The one who wears a beanie no matter how hot -The Dodger, quickly and skillfully evading a recruit they’ve ghosted -The militant scheduler, color coded, alphabetized and prepared -The Train wreck, nothing prepared and winging it game by game -The Snacker, always stuffing 2 chik fil a sandwiches in their backpack before everyone’s had one -The faker, requires sunglasses, to pretend you’re watching when you’re actually napping Let me hear yours! And PS, I am probably guilty of all at some point (except the flip flops. Please no) #RecruitingHumor #CollegeCoaching @WMTribeWSOC

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