Seb Hines
About this Conversation
Seb Hines understands the weight of being the NWSL’s 1st Black Head Coach and creating pathways for others.
Seb Hines covers new ground with Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba as he shares insights into his journey from a player in the English Premier League to a successful coach in the NWSL. He opens up about the influences that shaped his career, and the culture shift he led for the Orland Pride.
Seb also shares the impact of legendary forward Marta on the team's culture and the exciting addition of Barbra Banda to the Pride roster.
Orlando Pride’s Seb Hines has completed a storybook season winning the NWSL Shield, Coach of the Year award, and winning the Championship.
Seb Hines is a former professional soccer player (English Premiere League and MLS) and currently the Head Coach of the Orlando Pride and was names 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.
Follow Seb:
Instagram: @seba_hines
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:54 Seb's Journey to Coaching
07:19 Giles Barnes: Growing Up Competing to Now Coaching Together
09:57 Playing for Legendary Coaches and the Coaching Mentality
11:50 Coaching Mentality and Having Players Earn Their Spots
14:24 Creating a Team that Represents Himself and the City
16:30 Orlando's Summer Weather as an Advantage
17:13 Marta (6x Player of the Year) Setting the Pride Standard
20:50 Barbra Banda (Ballon D'or Finalist) Fortifying the Roster
23:09 Mentality Going into NWSL Playoffs
25:59 Why Can the Orlando Pride Win It All in 2024
29:55 Is Micah Richards Really Funny?
