Rob Ferguson Discusses Coaching Cornell Women's Soccer and Soccer Culture In this special edition of GNY Sports, the host welcomes Rob Ferguson, head coach of Cornell Women's Soccer, for an insightful interview. The conversation covers a range of topics including Rob's journey from growing up in England to coaching in the United States, the similarities between supporting Everton FC and the Buffalo Bills, and the intricacies of coaching and recruiting for a college soccer team. Rob also shares personal anecdotes, such as how he and the host met, and offers his perspective on the cultural differences in football (soccer) fandom between the UK and the US. The episode touches on the challenges of delegating coaching responsibilities, the impact of Ivy League regulations on recruiting, and the importance of supporting women's sports. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 01:21 How We Met: A Funny Story 05:12 Growing Up in England and Love for Soccer 09:58 Journey to the United States 17:34 Coaching Career and Philosophy 26:02 The Role of Shayla in Recruitment 26:29 Challenges of the Recruiting Process 27:59 Recruiting Events and Strategies 28:54 Building the Recruitment Board 31:00 Reflections on the Past Season 32:41 Coaching Philosophy and Delegation 35:15 Misconceptions About Soccer 40:15 The Culture of Soccer Fandom 46:52 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks