Corona del Mar Girls Soccer Spotlight: Coach Bryan Middleton
Coaching philosophy, career path, and the evolution of the CdM program.
0:00 – Welcome Coach Bryan Middleton
Tayt Ianni welcomes Bryan Middleton, the Corona del Mar girls soccer head coach, to the show.
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1:33 – Growing Up on the Oregon Coast
Middleton shares stories from North Bend and Coos Bay, where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball.
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2:04 – Coaching Influences and Soccer Roots
He reflects on being inspired by legendary coaches Clive Charles and Bernie Fagan of the Portland Timbers.
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2:55 – A Move for Club Soccer
Middleton explains why his family relocated to Beaverton, Oregon, to support advanced club soccer opportunities.
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3:43 – Jesuit High School Soccer
He talks about attending Jesuit High School, a private powerhouse known for its elite soccer program.
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5:49 – Coaching at 19 Years Old
Middleton describes beginning his coaching career with West Villa club soccer at just 19.
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10:46 – Coaching in Southern California
He discusses joining the Edison High School boys soccer staff as an assistant coach.
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13:48 – Teaching at Corona del Mar
Middleton shares how he landed a health teaching position at Corona del Mar High School.
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14:52 – Taking Over CdM Girls Soccer
He looks back on taking over the CdM girls soccer program in the spring of 2002.
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35:48 – From Soccer to Golf
Middleton talks about becoming the CdM girls golf coach and discovering a new passion for the sport.

