Soccer Dad Radio - The SDR Podcast

Had a chance to sit down with Blake Hayes, the girls 2006 FC Alliance ECNL coach, during a tournament at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, TN, to go over some of the new rules and guidelines youth soccer has adopted from FIFA. Some grat information for those that are sitting on the sideline and may not understand some of the new calls. As always, we appreciate you listening! Please be sure to share the channel if you know of anyone else that could benefit from the content. Make note of our new website www.sdrpodcast.com and new streaming links below.   Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kskB4q   Google Play https://bit.ly/2kRm58u   iTunes https://apple.co/2mBEfLP   Stitcher https://bit.ly/2m1HXOt   YouTube - https://bit.ly/2m02Xpa

We're back! Well, kinda. There have been a ton of changes and finally got around to recording a podcast to catch y'all up. But the good news is we are back and lining up more content. Thank you all for being so patient!!!

The guys invited a local 06' player, Taylor Hoag, on to the show to give some feedback on parents and how the season has been going so far. We hope to start having more players come on to share their journey and pass along learnings. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

In this episode, the dads discuss the high school soccer break from club and why the two landscapes can't see eye to eye. Also up for discussion is the new tryout schedule, before the holidays, before State Cup, before the player finishes their commitment to their team. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

In this episode, the dads follow up and give a recap to their daughters' team traveling to Phoenix AZ for two ECNL matches. Matt was out of town for the trip but Ryan was a designated van driver, so there are plenty of stories as well as takeaways from the event. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

In this episode the dads chat about their daughters' team traveling to Phoenix AZ for two ECNL matches. Team travel and the team rooming together doesn't just provide great bonding, but lifelong memories. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

In this episode, the guys revisit the subject of their podcast...sports parents. They started this project to help parents find self awareness while helping their child navigate their way along the path of youth sports. The guys aren't perfect and they will be the first to tell you. As sport parents, we have an additional responsibility to our children. We need to teach them that competition is their most valuable training partner. Dealing with the wins and loses correctly will only set them up for success when the real world hits. They learn how to achieve peak performance through dedication and commitment, all while learning how to strengthen their weaknesses. But with this teaching, we need to let them learn and struggle on their own path while we provide support. We need to be their biggest fans, their biggest cheerleaders. And that's it! Unless we are stepping up to be the coach, director, or manager; we need to be hands off and put out trust in the system. We need to back the coach and not second guess their philosophies or motives. We need to fulfill our duties and be the role model for our young athletes to follow. We have found the ones that 2nd guess this and dismiss this mindset are the exact problem with youth sports. They know better. They know more. Yet they want to pay someone else to influence and coach their child. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

The guys sat down with Nathan Longcrier, owner of Balance and Movement (BAM) Fitness in Norco, CA. Nathan started BAM (Balance and Movement) Fitness to help youth athletes understand proper training and performance to prevent injury, and focusing on the ACL with women soccer players has become his specialty. BAM is the first training facility utilizing High speed Cameras & Biomechanical software to analyze youth athletes' biomechanics in order to maximize performance & reduce the risk of injury. He has first hand experience with ACL tears through the women's soccer program at Cal State Fullerton and knew something needed to be done to prevent this epidemic of ACL tears. Nathan is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Movement & Rehab Specialist. For over 20 years, Nathan has worked with athletes of all ages, including some of the best NCAA Div I athletes. Nathan has rehabbed over 250 ACL Reconstruction patients, which consists of a 9-12 month recovery process.  His expertise in sports rehabilitation, athletic training, and mental skills coaching has helped improve hundreds of lives, both physically and mentally. Matt and Ryan both sent their girls in for the analysis and they both registered back high risk, so they now have them enrolled full time in the academy and wanted to share the amazing work Nathan is bringing to the soccer community. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

The guys had the chance to sit down with Kevin Legg, former professional player, between games at Surf Cup. Our time was limited due to his schedule so we decided to chat about his experience riding the bench. Legg went from a sub that didn't see the pitch much as a U15/U16 player to playing in college (USD) and then taking his skill to the pros. Kevin recalls traveling to the East Coast for a National event and never seeing the field. He didn't let this detour his dreams and fortunately he had supportive parents that didn't put undue pressure on him. His parents didn't say a word to him, his coach or rattle off an unwarranted email asking about his playtime or lack of. In today's soccer environment, we don't think youth players would be that lucky. We look forward to having Legg return as a guest when he has more time to highlight his path and to give insights to both players and parents. Legg is currently the Director of Programs for Crossfire United ECNL and also works with Crossfire United's Pre-ECNL program. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

The guys sat down for a few interviews at Surf Cup and Mike Connerley, Mr. Surf Cup, happened to be attending the field that day and a possible interview came up, so the guys jumped at the opportunity. The guys were stoked to have Mr. Surf Cup sitting in front of them, so much so Matt jumped right into the interview without a proper intro. Mike sat down with the guys to chat about the beginnings of Surf Cup, turning his vision into reality, how the tournament became known as "The Best of The Best", and what that $12 parking fee is all about. He emphasized the importance of providing a first class experience and creating a long lasting image. Surf Cup is in its 37th year, with over 900 teams competing and over 500+ college coaches in attendance. The numbers don't lie, Surf Cup has had a huge impact on youth soccer and the San Diego economy. Annual Economic Impact 185 million Charitable Contributions 7 million Youth Participants Annually 200,000+ College Coaches/Scouts 2000+ Attendees Per Year 490,000 + Hotel Rooms Booked 155,000+ Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

Welcome to Episode #12...the one two! The guys are live from SoCal Sports Complex with Jeff Jaye, Founder and President, of iSoccerPath.com. The dads, true to form, keep it real and conduct this spontaneous interview right from the fields during Surf Cup 2018. Jeff was gracious with his time and happy to talk with the guys. More specifically about some do's and don'ts for athletes trying to capture the attention of college coaches. iSoccerPath is a program (not a recruiting company or recruiting platform) created to help the student athletes bridge the gap between a player's club and potential colleges. This is a MUST listen if you're considering taking your soccer skills to the collegiate level or the parent of a player that wants to play in college. Push play and turn up the volume! Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

The guys went live again at training and sat down with some of the girls from the Arsenal FC South '04 ECNL team that is headed to Colorado to play in US Club Soccer's National Cup Championship. They thought it would be fun to get the girls perspective on the big tournament and reflect back on the journey that got them there. A follow up interview will come once they return. Big news, we're FINALLY ON SPOTIFY! Link below. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

The guys sat down during training at Galway and hosted another live session with Dylan Christian, a mental performance coach, that works with athletes on their sports mindset. Dylan received his bachelors degree from Westminster College in Missouri and is currently working on wrapping up his masters at JFK University. He works with athletes to exercise the mental aspect of the game, teaching them how to handle their emotions and get their attitude game ready. He hopes to open up his own service once he graduates and provide help to those looking to improve the mindset, something that isn't on the radar for most athletes. A full interview in more detail will be coming soon. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review. Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/I7ju5xrcgafsk5suim3ibhp5efq… iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/…/p…/soccer-dad-radio/id1376996657… Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=183913&refid=asa Anchorwww.anchor.fm/soccerdadradio

The SDR tried something new on today’s episode and recorded live from Galway Downs in Temecula. They figured while their daughter’s were training, they could make good use of their time and get some interviews in. They pulled their favorite Aussie from his training session and got a few minutes with him on a rapid fire Q & A. -Are you a fan of VAR?-Who will win the World Cup?-Swoosh or three stripes Are just a few of the question we asked Aaron. Btw, Aaron isn’t from Australia, just some good banter between the guys. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review. Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/I7ju5xrcgafsk5suim3ibhp5efq… iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/…/p…/soccer-dad-radio/id1376996657… Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=183913&refid=asa Anchorwww.anchor.fm/soccerdadradio www.soccerdadradio.com

MUST LISTEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYERS PART 2…………. The SDR crew sits down with former Jamaican National Player Bryan Wallace and discuss his journey as a young Jamaican soccer player turned LA Galaxy club coach.The guys dive head first into the college scouting process and Bryan shares a year by year plan for high school players to follow if their focus is college ball. He details the role and responsibilities of the player in the process and how they need to take ownership of their game on and off the field. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review. Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/I7ju5xrcgafsk5suim3ibhp5efq… iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/…/p…/soccer-dad-radio/id1376996657… Stitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=183913&refid=asa Anchorwww.anchor.fm/soccerdadradio www.soccerdadradio.com

“Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme! Get on up, it’s soccer time!” The SDR crew sits down with former Jamaican National Player Bryan Wallace and discuss his journey as a young Jamaican soccer player turned LA Galaxy club coach. He takes us through the early days of playing soccer on the streets of Jamaica, the responsibilities he took upon himself in order to continue playing soccer, and then adjusting to the sport once reaching the United States. The guys dive head first into the college scouting process and Bryan shares a year by year plan for high school players to follow if their focus is college ball. He details the role and responsibilities of the player tn the process and how they need to take ownership of their game on and off the field. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

How is everyone digging the World Cup so far??? Going to be hard to top yesterdays game. We've got part 2 with Matthew Alexander up ready for your listening pleasure. The SDR crew sits down with Matthew Alexander and talk about his transition from player to coach. Matt began his soccer days playing in a rec program (AYSO) and then took the next step, like so many players do, to a competitive club team. Matt continues to play in an Adult 11v11 league in Orange County CA. Just a few years ago Matt would have said you’re crazy at the idea of him coaching youth soccer, but fast forward and he is enjoying his role as the Soccer Dad Coach. The sense of fulfillment and enjoyment Matt’s getting from coaching is evident when you sit down and talk shop with him. Based on the feedback from parents, coaches and players we’d say Matt has found his calling and is making a huge impact on youth players. Push play and turn up the volume! Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

The SDR crew sits down with Matthew Alexander and talk about his transition from player to coach. Matt began his soccer days playing in a rec program (AYSO) and then took the next step, like so many players do, to a competitive club team. Matt continues to play in an Adult 11v11 league in Orange County CA. Just a few years ago Matt would have said you’re crazy at the idea of him coaching youth soccer, but fast forward and he is enjoying his role as the Soccer Dad Coach. The sense of fulfillment and enjoyment Matt’s getting from coaching is evident when you sit down and talk shop with him. Based on the feedback from parents, coaches and players we’d say Matt has found his calling and is making a huge impact on youth players.Push play and turn up the volume! Here is Part 1 on episode 7. Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

Part 2 of our sitdown with Pops. Bob aka “Pops” sits down with the SDR crew and dishes his insights on youth sports. He shares how sports have evolved since his playing days and where he sees room for improvement. Matt and Ryan were excited to hear a grandparents perspective of the game today. Watching Pops’ face light up talking about his grandsons was a magical moment. He’s their #1 fan. Push play and turn up the volume! Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

Bob aka “Pops” sits down with the SDR crew and dishes his insights on youth sports. He shares how sports have evolved since his playing days and where he sees room for improvement. Matt and Ryan were excited to hear a grandparents perspective of the game today. Watching Pops’ face light up talking about his grandsons was a magical moment. He’s their #1 fan. This is Part 1 so push play and turn up the volume! Thanks for listening and show us some love by subscribing to our podcast/show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Anchor and YouTube. Don’t forget to leave us a review.

Here is Part 2 of the Frost & Float interview. The SDR crew sat down with Jenna Kelleher (owner of Frost and Float) and she educated us on cryotherapy, it’s endless benefits, along with Epsom floats and what your body is trying to tell you. This is an extremely educational and informative sit down and you call tell immediately that she is passionate about the subject of recovery/wellness and know what she’s talking about. -Push play and turn up the volume! Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please please please pass it along to someone else you think could benefit from the content. Find out more at www.frostandfloat.com

So what is this Frost & Float Athletic Recovery & Wellness Spa place we keep hearing about? Here’s a hint…it has nothing to do with desserts. It’s only the best place for sports recovery and relaxation in Temecula Valley!-In Part 1, the SDR crew sat down with Jenna Kelleher (owner of Frost and Float) and she educated us on cryotherapy, it’s endless benefits, along with Epsom floats and what your body is trying to tell you. This is an extremely educational and informative sit down and you call tell immediately that she is passionate about the subject of recovery/wellness and know what she’s talking about.-Push play and turn up the volume! Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please please please pass it along to someone else you think could benefit from the content. Find out more at www.frostandfloat.com

Here’s part 2 of episode 4… On this Episode of Soccer Dad Radio (SDR) the dads behind the mics sit down with Maegan Gibson. The once stand out soccer player turned coach talks about her journey from rec to club and then to college. Things take a more serious tone when we talk injuries and more specifically concussions. This episode is full of player insight, laughs and good times….push play and turn up the volume!

Episode #4 Part 1 with Coach Maegan Gibson-On this Episode of Soccer Dad Radio (SDR) the dads behind the mics sit down with Maegan Gibson. The once stand out soccer player turned coach talks about her journey from rec to club and then to college. Things take a more serious tone when we talk injuries and more specifically concussions.-From college and scholarships to concussions and head gear, this episode is full of player insight, laughs and good times….download via your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Google, Sticher, Anchor, Tune In), push play and turn up the volume! 

On this episode of Soccer Dad Radio, the guys got to sit with Taylor Koptieff. Taylor shares his journey of the game from the rec days into club and then to his current experience at Barcelona's residency program in Casa Grande AZ. Taylor is a mature young man, but can still relate to players because he's only 19 yrs old. This is a MUST listen and players will benefit from Taylor's insight. Throw in your earbuds and push play!

Here is Part 2 of the interview with Coach Heidi Solis. The dads at Soccer Dad Radio had the privilege to sit down with coach Heidi Solis today. Heidi and her team Arsenal FC South are coming off of an impressive run winning State Cup (Presidents Division) this past weekend. She shares that journey plus some bumps in the road. We touch upon some sensitive topics in this podcast such as:-Parent Involvement-DA or ECNL?-High School Soccer...should you play?-Player Development-Ego Passion flowed and so did the time. Matt and Ryan decided it was best to break this interview into two parts.

The dads at Soccer Dad Radio had the privilege to sit down with coach Heidi Solis today. Heidi and her team Arsenal FC South are coming off of an impressive run winning State Cup (Presidents Division) this past weekend. She shares that journey plus some bumps in the road. We touch upon some sensitive topics in this podcast such as:-Parent Involvement-DA or ECNL?-High School Soccer...should you play?-Player Development-Ego Passion flowed and so did the time. Matt and Ryan decided it was best to break this interview into two parts. This is Part 1.

Welcome to the podcast. Episode 1 is an introduction to the podcast itself, with a little background on the hosts, Matt and Ryan, as well as some details on what the show plans to cover and provide. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on any of the platforms below.   Spotify Apple Sticher Google Podcasts