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A podcast about soccer, mindset, and life that will help you become a better player, coach, and human.

Brandon Stone, M.S.

  • Nov 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Episode 33: Seize Your Mind Podcast #33 - Jason Jedamski - Educator - Speaker - Consultant - Soccer Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 51:45


Jason’s passion for helping others be better in the world began as a youth soccer trainer as a junior in high school which set him on a path that led to a twenty year career in education serving as a classroom teacher, coach, and administrator. Jason is best known in the education world as the former Director of Student Life and Activities at Broken Arrow (OK) Public Schools where he turned a fading school culture into a thriving school culture as evidenced in Broken Arrow High School wining the Varsity Brands Most Spirited High School award in 2017. Jason's experiences as an educator include teaching pre-AP Chemistry, serving as an AP coordinator, as the administrator for an at-risk program, and as an academic assistant principal. Jason is known for his infections energy and his ability to ignite a fire in the people and schools he works with by empowering people to create places where everyone belongs, feel safe, and can grow. Jason is currently the Director of Innovation Academy for Broken Arrow Public Schools and he works as a speaker and facilitator for schools, teams, and businesses across The nation. You can contact him at 479.366.5843 (cell) or jason@ignite2unite.com (email) or @jjedamski on twitter.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #32 - Dan Abrahams - Sports Psychologist, Author, Podcaster, and Blogger

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 54:56


Dan Abrahams is a registered sport psychologist from the UK. He is also an author, podcaster, and blogger. He is a consultant psychologist for elite (and developing elite) sports individuals, teams, clubs, organisations and governing bodies globally. He is the author of four bestselling sport psychology books: Soccer Tough, Soccer Tough II, Soccer Brain and Golf Tough. He has held senior psychology positions in several sports including Lead Psychologist for England Golf (2013-2016) and to England Rugby (2017-2018). His passion is to de-mystify sport and performance psychology by creating and delivering simple techniques to sporting populations. He is a leader in the field of soccer psychology and has consulted (and held contracts) with a number of Premier League teams. He also works with a range of soccer individuals, clubs, governing bodies and national associations worldwide and is an in-demand speaker at a number of events globally. In March 2017 he opened the Dan Abrahams Soccer Academy - an online membership site for players, coaches and parents to work together on the mental side of the game. It currently supports a number of clubs, College programmes and Academies with their psychological support. In September 2018 he started a podcast called "The Sport Psych Show." This has rapidly become one of the world's most listened to sport psychology podcasts. In this episode he discusses his journey to get where he is now, and shares some tips and tricks for soccer players they can begin using TODAY!

Seize Your Mind Podcast #31 - Quincy Amarikwa - MLS Pro for 11 Years and Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 49:46


Quincy is a 32 year old Soccer Professional who just signed for the Las Vegas Lights and co-owns a company called Perfect Soccer. Quincy talks about what it takes to be successful, the value of changing your perspective on things that you might view as negative, failing so you can succeed, and more. http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/SSS https://quincyamarikwa.com/ http://leverageinvestmentgroup.com/home

Seize Your Mind Podcast #30 - David Yates - Oklahoma Soccer Association Technical Director US Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 54:20


In this episode of Seize Your Mind, David discusses the importance of mentors, how to become a soccer coach, how to communicate effectively, how to set goals, and more.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #29 - Soccer Resilience - Clinical Psychologist Dr. Brad Miller & Former MLS Star Wells Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 58:44


This episode of Seize Your Mind featured the company Soccer Resilience. Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson are the founders. Their passion is empowering players to strengthen their resilience both on and off the field. We discuss their company, what their "why" is, and some experiences that have formed them into who they are now. They also share some tips and tricks and thoughts on mental toughness. You can reach them at wells@wellsthompsonsoccer.com (Wells Cell: 336-575-3324 or drbradmiller@soccerresilience.com

Seize Your Mind Podcast #28 David Vaudreuil - Bradenton Conquistadores Owner & 1996 MLS Champion - Host Brandon Stone M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 52:27


Topics in this podcast include: Mental Toughness, sacrifice, hard work, always learning, respect, belief, being a positive role model, being professional and organized, communication, having standards and values, self coaching, development, dealing with mistakes, recognizing patterns, patience, and more.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #27 John Michael Waite - Tulsa Soccer Club - Host Brandon Stone M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 53:20


In this episode, John discusses his early years in North Tulsa, College Ball at Furman University in South Carolina, and Northeastern State University. He also talks about how he got into coaching and some of his philosophies on how to build players and teams. He discusses his version of keeping things fun, teamwork, goal setting and more.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #26 Peter Vermes Head Coach for Sporting Kansas City Host Brandon Stone M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 46:43


Peter talks about the importance of being resilient and mentally tough. You can't just be a good athlete, you have to know how to handle defeat.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #25 Marc Dos Santos - Head Coach of Whitecaps FC and Host Brandon Stone M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 52:17


Marc talks about the culture at Whitecaps FC and the values there. He also goes through his career history and how he got to where he is now.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #24 Luchi Gonzalez Head Coach MLS : FC Dallas Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 52:24


Luchi discuses how the importance of having a positive mindset, never giving up, and to always be learning.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #23 Oscar Pareja Head Coach for Orlando City SC and Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 50:31


Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez (born 10 August 1968) is a Colombian professional football manager and former player. He is currently the head coach of Orlando City in Major League Soccer. Pareja is nicknamed El Generalito, the Little General, but is now called Papi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93scar_Pareja In this episode Oscar discusses what it was like growing up and becoming a professional. He delves into what it means to always be solution focused and never giving up. He also talks about treating players as humans and seeing the big picture.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #21 USL FC Tulsa 's Head Coach Michael Nsien / Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 54:37


In this episode of Seize Your Mind, the podcast about Soccer, Mental Toughness, and Life, Michael talks about his values and principles, his work ethic, his never ending quest for improvement, and the importance of having fun. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-n... @michaelnsien

Seize Your Mind Podcast #20 PARA 7-A-SIDE NATIONAL TEAM Head Coach Stuart Sharp and Co-Captain David Garza

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 62:11


To contact the Paralympic Soccer team: email: extndedNT@ussoccer.org Twitter: @4Ssharp @ussoccer_PNT https://www.ussoccer.com/teams/paralympic-national-team The United States Men's Para 7 aside (Paralympic) National Soccer Team represents the United States in international competitions. It is operated by the United States Soccer Federation. The team finished seventh at the 2015 IPCPF World Championships. They have competed at several Paralympic Games, including the 1984, 1992, 1996, 2004 and 2012 editions. One of their best finishes was in 1996 when they finished fourth. Their Head Coach is Stuart Sharp. Comedian Josh Blue is one of their former players. The U.S. Para 7 aside National Soccer Team (USPNT) is an elite level program that selects players from across the United States in preparation for International standard competition. The National Team, in addition to friendly matches and invitational tournaments, competes in the following events: Intercontinental Cup, Copa America, World Championships, Parapan American Games, Paralympic Games. For players to be eligible, they must be ambulant (no requirement for assistive walking aids) and have one of the following neurological conditions, have had a Stroke, have Cerebral Palsy, have had a Traumatic Brain Injury / Acquired Brain Injury. Individuals with the above conditions may display varying degrees of the following impairments: Diplegia, Hemiplegia, Triplegia, Quadriplegia, Monoplegia, Dystonia, Athetosis, Ataxia, Balance issues, Co-ordination issues, Weakness in certain areas of the body. In many cases the above conditions may result in only minimal levels of motor dysfunction (some not noticeable to the untrained eye); however, under the rules of the sport, this could still make players eligible for the U.S. Paralympic National Team. "Football 7-a-side" is the standard term for the game informally known as "C.P. Football," and international tournaments are hosted by the International Paralympic Committee, FIFA, or International Federation of CP Football IFCPF. Team selection and tournaments are competitive, and tend to be run like professional sport organizations. The USA team trains at the Olympic Training Center at Chula Vista, California, and the Home Depot Center at Carson, California.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #19 Freddy Juarez Head Coach Real Salt Lake Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 56:02


In this interview Freddy discloses what it was like growing up in New Mexico and how he got started in soccer. He also discusses leadership, adversity, confidence, team building, and focus. Freddy Juarez (born April 1, 1978) is an American former soccer player who is currently the head coach of Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.[1] Playing career He began his professional career in 1998[2] with the El Paso Patriots. In 2004, he moved to the Minnesota Thunder[3] for four seasons. 1999-2000 Wichita Wings NPSL (MISL) 2005 Invited into US Men's National Team Camp 2007 US Men's National Futsal Team Coaching career During the off season, Freddy also coaches a premier club team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has had much success coaching many teams from the New Mexico Striker F.C. His U19 team has won the New Mexico state championship six times and made it to the Far West Regional finals on more than one occasion. Coaching, Freddy has produced two professional players, brothers Edgar Castillo and Noel Castillo. He has most recently served as an assistant coach for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer; he was elevated to interim head coach on August 11, 2019, after the firing of Mike Petke. In December 2019 he became the team's fifth head coach.[4]

Seize Your Mind Podcast #18 Tab Ramos Head Coach Houston Dynamo / Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 36:08


Tab Ramos discusses his career progression, what it was like growing up, and how being a champion was instilled in him since birth.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #17 Chris Armas the Head Coach of the NY Red Bulls and Host Brandon Stone

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 64:08


In this video Chris talks about the work ethic he observes from his mom and dad at an early age that turned him into the workhorse and professional that he is today. Chris is always striving to get better and do better, and to lift people up around him. He KNOWS that by him being a part of something, that it will get better. By having this belief, it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #16 Charley Mcmillan Lopez Professional Footballer in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 51:02


With your host Brandon Stone Charley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charley-mcmillan-lopez-dos-santos-b2b50a197/) talks about work ethic, following your dream, never giving up, being confident, leadership, scoring goals, and more!

Seize Your Mind Podcast #15 Assistant Coach Inter Miami FC MLS Anthony Pulis w/ Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 49:24


Anthony Pulis ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-pulis-8323332b/ ) talks about his career path, why he got into coaching, and his leadership style. He talks about developing leaders, helping players with confidence, and keeping a balance between different aspects of coaching.

Seize Your Mind Episode #14 Soccer Podcast with Guest Bruce Arena and Host Brandon Stone, M.S.

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 15:02


In this video Bruce tells a little about how he's gotten to where he is, his management style and how he builds a team and staff, and how he develops confidence. He talks about some of the past influences in his life and what's help make him successful.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #13 with Scott Parkinson - Assistant Coach for the Chicago Red Stars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 56:51


In today's podcast, Scotty talks about his early years, his coaching life now, and the future. Scott Parkinson will enter his first season with the Red Stars after serving as the Assistant Coach of Utah Royals FC for two seasons. He helped the Royals win 19 games in two years, consistently fighting for a playoff appearance during his stint. Previously, he served as the head coach of the Rogers State University women’s soccer program for two years, leading the Hillcats to a runner-up finish in the Heartland Conference Tournament in 2017.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #12 with Coach Charlie Mitchell who Played with Pele @ NY Cosmos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 56:26


In this episode, Charlie discusses his early soccer life, turning pro, transitioning into coaching, Charlie Mitchell is a Scottish American former soccer defender and coach. He played ten seasons in the North American Soccer League from 1970 to 1979. Mitchell played for St Mirren F.C. in his native Scotland.[1] He joined the Rochester Lancers of the NASL in 1970. The Lancers won the NASL championship in 1970, and Mitchell was named an NASL all-star. He was an NASL second-team all-star in 1971 and 1975, and an honorable mention all-star in 1972 and 1974.[2] In 1976 Mitchell moved to the New York Cosmos,[3] where he had an assist on a spectacular bicycle kick goal scored by his teammate Pelé in a game against the Miami Toros.[1] In 1977 Mitchell played for Team Hawaii, where he became player-manager in mid-season.[4] Team Hawaii moved to Tulsa in 1978 and became the Tulsa Roughnecks; Mitchell was the only player Tulsa retained from the Hawaii roster.[5] Mitchell played the 1979 season for the Toronto Blizzard,[3] and finished his NASL playing career with a total of 206 NASL regular-season games and nine NASL playoff games.[2] After ending his playing career, Mitchell returned to Tulsa as manager of the Roughnecks.[4] The 1980 team finished with a 15-17 record and lost to the Cosmos in the first round of the playoffs. His 1981 team started with an 11-10 record, but in July 1981, Mitchell was replaced by his assistant Terry Hennessey. Sports Illustrated reported that this was due to team management's dissatisfaction with the Roughnecks' low-scoring offense.[6] Mitchell remained a popular figure in Tulsa, as a participant in local youth soccer programs,[7] and as a sports bar-restaurant operator.[8] He coached the men's and women's soccer teams at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma for nine years[9] until his resignation in June 2005.[10]

Seize Your Mind Podcast #9 Barata - Futsal at Santos FC - Coached Neymar / Rodrygo / Gabigol

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 65:42


This is the English Dubbed version. Barata is the Director of the Futsal department at Santos FC.. In this interview he discusses his past, favorite moments in his history as a player and coach, and discusses some of the methodology and culture at Santos. Para a Versao em Portugues, veja episodio #8

Seize Your Mind Podcast #11 Soccer, Mental Toughness, and Life with Brian Dunseth and Brandon Stone

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 57:08


Brian Dunseth from Upland, California is a TV soccer commentator and former American soccer player. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Dunseth In this podcast we discuss what it was like growing up, his obsession with working out and training, his love for the game, and finding his new identity post soccer.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #8 Futebol, Forca Mental, e Vida com Barata Diretor de Futsal do Santos FC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 65:42


Portuguese version. For the English version, see episode #9 Esta e a Versao em Portugues Barata discute a philosophia do Futsal no Santos, a sua carreira, momentos importantes, e da varios conselhos sobre futsal e vida.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #10 Sports Psychologist Dr. Chris Shambrook Co Author of Soccer: The Mind Game

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 54:04


Seize Your Mind the Podcast about Soccer, Mental Toughness, and Life. Today's special guest is Dr. Chris Shambrook, co-author of the book Soccer: The Mind Game. Http://www.believeperform.com adam.morris@believeperform.com Email Adam and mention this podcast for %50 off Chris has been working in the world of high performance since 1996. All this means that he’s got lots of experience of supporting people to go from good to great. Chris takes this experience and helps to shape the core ideas and tools that we share in all of our work, from coaching to content. It’s his job to make sure we’ve got practical stuff to share with people to help them fulfil their potential. The why Having been the Psychology Consultant for the GB Rowing Team since 1997, Chris has tried loads of different ways to support coaches and athletes get competitive advantage through the way they develop their psychology. Winning after winning is a compelling driver for everyone in elite sport, and being around many people who have become expert at this, Chris is driven by a desire to see how well those characteristics can be developed in anyone who wants to perform better in their equivalent of the Olympic Games. The How The HOW is simple – practical psychological advice through coaching or content, grounded in great theory, backed by the confidence that comes from supporting people to deliver amazing results, and then made relevant to the challenges you face. Psychology is common sense, not commonly applied, so Chris works hard to ensure we’ve got ideas that inspire people to apply the common sense with uncommon discipline. Never stand still Chris has a good balance of confidence and paranoia. This leads to him being very focused on taking what we know works already, and delivers value, and consistently asking how we can make it better and how we can make it more relevant. As a result of working in elite sport, where no-one is ever the finished article, Chris is constantly challenged by the people around him to deliver value, so as with all good things, the stimulus of the world you inhabit will lead to evolution.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #7 * Yolanda Thomas * Director of Coaching Tulsa Soccer Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 54:40


Yolanda Thomas is the Girls Director of Coaching for Tulsa Soccer Club's Youth Academy Thomas had an impressive overall playing career. While at Oklahoma State University she was a 3-time All-American, 2-time Big 12 Player of the Year, and was selected as a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year in 2009. In addition, Thomas has 25 caps representing her native country of Sweden as she played on every youth National Team from U15-U23, including captaining the U19 Swedish National Team in 2003. She also played seven seasons in the Swedish Top league “Damallsvenskan”. Thomas came to Tulsa from Edmond Memorial High School where she compiled a career 50-11 record in four seasons as the head coach. She led EMHS to a 2014 Oklahoma State runner-up finish, and in her four years had 12 all-state selections and seven players who went on to play collegiate soccer. Thomas served as the director of the SoccerCity OKC club team for four years. She lead the Lil’ Kickers Child Development Soccer Program from inception in 2012 to become the fastest growing franchise in the United States and Canada in 2013. Thomas also coached in the Oklahoma FC franchise for three years. Thomas served as the Co-Head Coach of the Oklahoma City FC women’s premier soccer league team in the summer of 2015. She led the team to a Final Four participation, the first in program history. Thomas was a four-year letterwinner at Oklahoma State, where she received her bachelor’s degree in human services in 2009 and went on to earn her master’s degree in international studies in 2010. Thomas (then Odenyo) was a three-time NSCAA All-American and NSCAA Scholar All-America selection, and a two-time Big 12 Conference Player of the Year. Thomas is originally from Sweden where she played several seasons in the top league, “Damallsvenskan.” She also represented Sweden at the national level. She and her husband, Phillip, have one daughter, Sasja, and a son, Solomon. She holds a US Soccer National ‘C’ license.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #6: Soccer, Mental Toughness Mitchell Sowerby Head Coach of MACU in OKC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 48:34


Seize Your Mind Podcast is your go to podcast for soccer, mental toughness, and life. Today's episode features the Head Coach of Mid America Christian University, Mitch Sowerby. A native from Newcastle, England, he played for New College Durham under Head Coach Colin Myers. His team ended the 2011-12 season at the quarterfinals of the National Cup. He also played club soccer for Willington AFC under Head Coach Rob Lee. He scored three goals helping the team reach the Cup Finals. Sowerby joined the Evangels in 2019 after a stint on the staff with the Rogers State University Hillcats in Claremore, Oklahoma. Sowerby joined the RSU coaching staff in 2017 after his playing career at RSU wrapped up. He was a part of a staff that posted a 26-21-8 record in his three seasons on the staff. In 2017, the Hillcats were 10-6-3 overall, including a 7-5-2 mark in the Heartland Conference that put them in a tie for second in the HC's north division. The record was also good enough to advance RSU to the HC tournament for the first time in program history. The Hillcats finished alone in second in the division in 2017 with an 8-7-3 record overall, and a 5-6-3 mark in the HC; and in 2018, RSU posted an 8-8-2 record overall and a 6-6-2 mark in conference. Sowerby is the only three-time All-Heartland Conference selection in RSU history, earning the nod as a first team defender during his sophomore season in 2013 and as a second team selection in his junior and senior campaigns. In his final two seasons, Sowerby earned NSCAA All-South Central Region honors, and he was a NSCAA Scholar All-South Region. Sowerby appeared in 70 games and started in 66, including every game in his final three seasons, and played more career minutes than any other field player in RSU program history. He has also served as the youth academy director for Northeastern Oklahoma FC since 2017. During his time at NEOFC, he was responsible for overseeing daily operations and implementing new curriculum. Sowerby also coached multiple club teams and directed all on-field training sessions. He also monitored player developments. Sowerby holds a pair of coaching licenses. He holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National "B" License, and he also has an English F.A. Level 1 License.

Seize Your Mind Podcast #5 Soccer, Mental Toughness, and Life - Kevin Kwarteng Pro Footballer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 55:36


Kevin Kwarteng is a professional footballer from London England who currently plays for Boroondara Eagles FC in Melbourne Australia. He played in college at Rogers State University: 2018: United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-West Region Team … Third Team All-Heartland … Played in 17 games with 13 starts, logging 1032 minutes on the pitch … Recorded two goals on 27 shots (.074 pct) … Had eight shots on goal … Had one game-winning goal … Assisted on two goals … Tallied six total points … Heartland Conference Fall 2018 President's Honor Roll … Heartland Conference Spring 2019 President's Honor Roll … 2017: Appeared in all 18 games with 13 starts as a forward in his junior season in the navy and red...Led the team with four assists in the 2017 season...Added two goals for eight points during the year...Scored his first goal of the season in a 3-2 win on Sept. 16 against UT Permian Basin...Added his second goal of the year against St. Mary's on Oct. 21...Totaled 985 minutes in 2017...Registered 24 shots, including nine shots on goal. 2016: Ranked second on the team and seventh in the Heartland Conference with six goals during the 2016 campaign...Totaled 15 appearances with 14 starts as a sophomore...Added two assists to rank second on the team in assists...Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory over Oklahoma Christian on Sept. 24, 2016...Went for three points (one goal and one assist) in a 3-1 victory over Southwest Baptist on Sept. 4, 2016...Tallied five goals against league opponents...Registered 35 shots and 19 shots on goal...Played in 948 minutes during his sophomore season. 2015: Appeared in all 18 games, making eight starts as a forward, in his first season of collegiate soccer...Played a part in both goals of a 2-0 win over Texas-Permian Basin (Oct. 10)...Scored the game-winning goal against UTPB, his first collegiate goal, and added an assist for the Hillcats...Recorded another three-point performance with a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Lindenwood (Oct. 20)...Finished the season with two goals, both game winners and three assists for seven points...Tallied 29 shots with 10 shots on goal...His two game-winning goals tied for second on the team...Played 839 minutes in his freshman campaign. Prep: Played prep soccer in North London, England at Rushcroft Sports College.

Seize Your Mind Soccer Podcast #4 with Brandon Stone and RSU Men's Soccer Head Coach Derek Larkin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 58:00


In this podcast we have Rogers State University Men Soccer's Head Coach Derek Larkin who just finished his 13th season after creating the program in 2007. Larkin has established a winning tradition on the Hill, with an overall record of 84-43-8 (39-26-4) with the Men. He just won the GAC/MIAA Conference Championship in 2019. Larkin, who also started the women's soccer program in 2007 and coached them to an 84-43-8 record over the program's first seven seasons, enters the 2019 season just two wins shy of 200 combined for the Hillcats, leading RSU to a 198-127-32 (.599 win percentage) record in his time on College Hill. During his 12 seasons with the men's soccer program, Larkin has amassed 10 seasons of .500 or better, including four straight heading into 2019. He also has guided the Hillcats to seven 10+ win seasons. Larkin became the first coach at RSU to guide their program to postseason play after moving to the NCAA Division II in 2016 and has guided the Hillcats to several major victories. In 2018, the Hillcats knocked off perennial power Rockhurst with a 2-0 victory at Soldier Field. In 2017, Larkin earned his 100th career win for the men's soccer program at RSU with a 1-0 win over national power Fort Hays State. In 2016, the Hillcats knocked off No. 3 St. Edward's. During his 12 years with Rogers State, Larkin has coached and guided a pair of All-Americans, five Conference Players of the Year (two Players, two Goalkeepers and one Newcomer), 20 All-Region/District selections and 57 All-Conference selections. His athletes have also succeeded on the academic side, as he has coached six Academic All-Americans, 31 Academic All-Region/District and Scholar-Athlete honorees and had two teams earn an Academic Team distinction. Both the RSU men and women enjoyed double-digit win totals in each of their first five seasons and qualified for the Sooner Athletic Conference postseason tournament in each of the six seasons it was a member. Larkin led both of his first-year programs to a second-place finish in the SAC and a spot in the Region VI Tournament in 2007, reaching the postseason with both squads again in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He spurred the Hillcat women to the SAC Tournament Championship during their inaugural season and was named 2007 SAC Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year for his efforts. Larkin joined RSU in January 2007, tasked with being the University’s first head soccer coach. Before coming to the Hill, Larkin enjoyed success as the head boy’s soccer coach at Bishop Kelley High School from 2004-06. He led the Comets to back-to-back state championships in 2005 and 2006. He previously served as the head men's and women's soccer coach at Bacone College from 2002 to 2004. He was named the Red River Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2002 after leading the Lady Warriors to the conference championship. Larkin also worked as both the men's and women's head soccer coach at Missouri Valley College from 1997 to 1999 and at Catoosa High School from 1999 to 2002. He compiled six district championships at Catoosa and was honored as the head coach of the Oklahoma All-State team in 2002. A four-year starter at Missouri Valley College, Larkin was a two-year captain leading the Vikings to two Heart of America Athletic Conference championships. He was twice named first-team all-conference and second-team all-region. He currently serves as a boy’s coach for the Northeast Oklahoma Futbol Club and is the former director of coaching for the Oklahoma Revolution Soccer Club and girl’s head coach for the Tulsa Nationals Soccer Club. He has collected four Directors Cup Oklahoma State Championships in his coaching career. Larkin and his wife Christy have two boys, Zach and Adam, and reside in Owasso.

Seize Your Mind Soccer Podcast #3 Brandon Stone and Levi Coleman Seizeyourmind.com

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 49:49


Levi Coleman is the Director of Coaching for the Tulsa Athletic, Head Coach for the Tulsa Athletic U20 team, and Assistant Coach for Oral Roberts University Men's Soccer. ORU Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach Tulsa Athletic Academy Director of Coaching 2019 Tulsa Athletic NPSL Assistant Coach – 2019 Conference Regular season and playoff Champions – Undefeated through the regular season and conference playoffs – Regional Finalists finishing 5th in the Nation. Tulsa Athletic U20 UPSL Head Coach = 2019Read Rive Conference Champion US Soccer C License US Soccer National Youth License 1 year Booker T Washington Head Coach 3 year Union High School Assistant Coach Age Group Coordinator 3 years Energy East/Blitz Age Group Coordinator 1 year TSC 3 years ODP Coaching Staff All-Time Leading Goal Scorer Tulsa Athletic NPSL Played USL for 2 years with Charleston Battery – won the championship 2010 Professional Indoor 1 year with Kansas City Comets Professional Indoor 2 years Tulsa Revolution 3 years Florida International University Div. 1 – Conference USA all Freshman team – FIU Freshman of the Year – Conference USA Finalist 2007 1 year UMKC (University of Missouri – Kansas City) – Summit League -Champions 2008 – All-Conference Newcomer Team – All-Conference 2nd team) Tulsa World High School Player of the Year 2005 Contact Levi at levi(AT)tulsa-athletic.com

Seize Your Mind Soccer Podcast #2 Brandon Stone and Rodrigo Da Costa (Portugues Comeca no Minuto 34)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 68:30


This interview with Rodrigo Da Costa #16, Midfielder for FC Tulsa in the USL discusses how he got here, the adventure of coming to the United States from Brazil to play college ball, and how he thrived. Entrevista com Rodrigo Da Costa, Jogador Professional nos EUA que joga pelo time FC TULSA em Oklahoma. A versao em Portugues comeca no minuto 34 This interview with Rodrigo Da Costa #16, Midfielder for FC Tulsa in the USL discusses how he got here, the adventure of coming to the United States from Brazil to play college ball, and how he thrived. Entrevista com Rodrigo Da Costa, comeca em Portugues no minuto 34 Rodrigo won 2019 All-League Second Team after logging 13 assists, second in the 36-team league, and 9 goals in his 33 appearances last season for Tulsa. Before he joined FC Tulsa, Rodrigo played for Florida Soccer Soldiers in the UPSL for a season in 2018, in which the club won the UPSL Florida Conference title. He played college ball at Florida Memorial University and Florida National University, where he was an USCAA All-American First Team and scored 16 goals and added a USCAA-high 11 assists in his senior season with the Conquistadors in 2018. The team won the National Championship in 2017 and 2018.

Seize Your Mind Soccer Podcast #1 with Brandon Stone and Jake Simpson SeizeYourMind.com

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 41:13


Soccer, mental toughness, and life. For the Debut Episode I will have the honor of hosting Roger State University’s former forward/ team captain and current assistant coach Jake Simpson from Cambridge, England. Jake is also the founder and head coach of Tulsa’s Blitz United Striker Academy. I have personally worked with Jake over the last four years at RSU as a mental coach and have seen first hand his work ethic and dedication to his craft and it is a shining example of leadership, strength, character, and honor. In 2019 Jake finished his college Playing career with a plethora of awards while helping RSU bring home the GAC/MIAA Conference Championship Trophy for the first time in the program’s history. Here is the list of his awards in 2019: United Soccer Coaches All-America Third Team CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team CoSIDA Academic All-District Team United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region First Team D2CCA All-Central Region First Team All-GAC/MIAA First Team GAC/MIAA All-Tournament Team GAC/MIAA Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete Three-time GAC/MIAA Offensive Player of the Week (9/10, 9/17, 10/15) Recorded a school record of 14 goals on 72 shots (.194 pct). This is the exciting debut of my podcast: Seize Your Mind!

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