In episode 17, Nicole Hercules, CEO of NHM Consulting, Founder of the Rochester City Soccer League, Rochester City Soccer Schools and Chair of United Soccer Coaches Black Advocacy Group, joins the Beautiful Game to discuss resilient leadership, inclusion and representation. As a successful coach and entrepreneur, Nicole builds sustainable, thriving communities rooted in confidence, excellence and the power of soccer to enrich lives.
As a former professional player and captain at the University of Albany, Nicole transfers leadership and mental skills she learned on the pitch into business and coaching. Her work focuses on creating impactful opportunities for youth players, especially those from inner cities. Through camps, clubs, leagues and advocacy, she creates inclusive, confidence building programs. On the pitch and in the boardroom, Nicole is changing the face of soccer in the United States and beyond.
Resources:
Nicole Hercules’ Twitter https://twitter.com/nicolehercules1
United Soccer Coaches Black Coaches Advocacy Chair https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/advocacy-chair-spotlight-nicole-hercules-black-coaches-advocacy-chair/
Rochester community work https://www.whec.com/news/more-than-just-a-place-to-play-city-cuts-ribbon-on-new-troup-street-park-soccer-field/5418876/
Rochester Lancers https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/05/18/lets-play-two-lancers-lancers-lady-to-open-their-seasons-sunday/
University of Albany https://ualbanysports.com/news/2005/12/31/854691.aspx
https://gocolgateraiders.com/news/2005/8/31/WSOC%20083105.aspx
https://wagnerathletics.com/news/2005/8/31/083105aaa_861.aspx
Rochester High School Team https://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/local-sports/twenty-seven-girls-eight-schools-one-united-soccer-team/
United Soccer Coaches Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-234418485/nicole-hercules-lori-lindsey-dr-christina-fink-pres-by-teamsnap-2620
For the Culture Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJryWI02Nqo
Rochester City Soccer League https://www.rochestercitysoccerleague.com/about
Champions Rise https://sw-ke.facebook.com/BlackSoccerCoachesMembershipGroup/videos/732648373813271/
