Chicago's Best: The Soccer Podcast

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In this Podcast, we interview some of Chicago's Best Soccer Players, Coaches, and Trainers to help soccer parents understand what it takes to become an Elite Soccer Player. presented by: Zeiler Training Academy Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

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  • Jan 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 9 EPISODES


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Episode 9 - Interview with Lucas Zeiler, Owner of Zeiler Training Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 18:21


Buford, President of Scholarships for Soccer Academy interviews Lucas Zeiler, Chicago Soccer Coach & owner of Zeiler Training Academy. Coach Lucas reveals the secrets to developing a strong mind as a soccer player. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 8 - Ashley Pickens - Chicago Fire Juniors

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 23:58


Ashley Pickens is a respected Coach for the Chicago Fire Juniors. She gives us an interesting perspective on how to coach youth players, how players should compete in high school, and how parents should interact with coaches. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 7 - Colin Kirk - 2003 Adidas All-American

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 42:26


If you have a True Soccer Family, you can relate to Colin Kirk. Him and his family grew up eating and breathing soccer. Colin has much experience in the soccer world as he grew up playing for the Top Ranked Team in the Country, he was a 2003 Adidas All-American, he was a member of the 2000 national team, he played for Trinidad & Tobago's U21 National Team, and played at Western Kentucky University. Colin goes into depth on the Mental Game vs the Physical Game, what kids should be doing on a daily basis, and how to perform at the highest level. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 6 - Alan Bickel - Saint Xavier University

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 30:20


Having participated in both the NAIA and the NCAA, Alan Bickel gives us a raw perspective of the soccer world here in the U.S. Alan shares his journey as he grew up playing for the Best Club in the Country. He also shares his experience overseas as a youngster, and his advice for soccer parents. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 5: Victor Trujillo - University of St. Francis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 42:00


Victor Trujillo is one of the most well-known Strikers in Chicago's Top Leagues. Victor came to Chicago from Mexico when he was 5 years old. He explains how The Beautiful Game got him through family tragedy and how he made an exceptional impact within the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. If you are a soccer parent or player, you will find significant value in Victor's story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 4 - Allie Vernon - Santa Clara University

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 45:04


Santa Clara University's Allie Vernon knows what it takes to become one of the Nation's Top Soccer Players. In this Skype Interview, Allie helps us understand what Grit truly means, what parents should be doing to support their young athletes, and how to overcome life's toughest obstacles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 3 - Rauwshan McKenzie - Portland Timbers*

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 30:24


After 8 years in the MLS, Rauwshan shares some of his best moments and hardest struggles. This Veteran explains what it was like growing up playing with U.S. Captain, Michael Bradley, how it felt scoring in the CONCACAF Champions League, and provides advice for parents about the importance of positivity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 2: Tyler Engel - University of North Carolina

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 44:46


Chicago Native, Tyler Engel gives us an animated look at his journey to the Top of U.S. Soccer. Tyler explains what Top NCAA Coaches are looking for in young players, what players should be doing regularly to develop their game, and the philosophy behind his teachings at Chicago's Private Training Company, Futbol Training Academy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

Episode 1: Patrick Doody - Chicago Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 42:00


The very first episode of Chicago's Best: The Soccer Podcast is with Patrick Doody. After being told he wouldn’t play beyond Division 3 Soccer, Patrick Doody captains U.S. Soccer's Powerhouse, Indiana University, to a National Championship. Homegrown Chicago Fire player takes a deep dive into various topics including; High School vs Club Soccer, Respecting your Coach, Mental Toughness, and his Experience in the MLS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zeiler-training-academy/support

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