In this week's episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Dean Linke starts the show with Nicole Hercules, a current member of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Rochester City Soccer League. The episode then welcomes Celia Slater of True North Sports. Celia sheds light on the Coach Credentialing Program and critical information on the Assistant Coach Diploma and other educational opportunities in 2024.  Following this, Lynn Berling-Manuel, the former CEO of United Soccer Coaches, provides insightful commentary on the 2023 Compensation Survey and elaborates on the upcoming convention session dedicated to this new data. The episode culminates with Dean engaging in insightful discussions with each of the five Board of Directors candidates, presented in random order, highlighting the ongoing voting process that concludes on January 12th at 11:59 PM PST. Register for the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim at www.unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org or purchase a one-day pass for $199 on-site at the registration desk. Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] for help!