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Our guest today is a founding member of The PICTOR Group. The Pictor Group's mission is to assist intercollegiate athletics programs, athletics conferences and sports organizations to Rethink, Refocus, Recalibrate. The leadership team includes three former NCAA Division I Athletics Directors and a Division I Conference Commissioner. Our Team offers a unique blend of exceptional talent, expertise, and experience. Sandy Hatfield Clubb PICTOR President joins Richie to “PAINT' the constellation for visionary and ethical leadership.E-MAIL… shclubb@thepictorgroup.comLinkedIn… https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-hatfield-clubb-62b3698/Twitter… @Sandy_H_ClubbWEBSITE… www.thepictorgroup.comSandy Hatfield Clubb joined the The PICTOR Group in August 2017 after an 11-year tenure as Athletics Director at Drake University where she was named the 2013-14 Under Armor Athletics Director of the Year for the Football Championships Subdivision. Sandy has 28 years of intercollegiate athletics leadership experience at the NCAA Division I level. As the Athletics Director at Drake University, Sandy earned a national reputation as a leading voice for a transformative model of NCAA Division I athletics that aligns athletic excellence with the academic mission of an institution. Prior to moving to Drake University, Sandy spent 16 years in various top leadership and management roles in athletics administration at Arizona State University.Selected by her Missouri Valley Conference peers, Sandy served as a member of the inaugural Division I Council and as the first-ever Chairperson for the Strategic Vision and Planning Committee. She has served in numerous other national leadership roles including as a member of the Division I Values-Based Revenue Distribution Working Group, Division I Men's Basketball Issues Committee, and on the governing board of Women Leaders in College Sports. She also served on the Board of Directors for the United Way in Central Iowa and the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation.Sandy is a certified Talent Optimization Specialist and a member of the Humanlytics Team, a licensee of the Predictive Index. She currently serves as a member of the Knight Commission on the Intercollegiate Athletics consulting team.Sandy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education in Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies from the University of Texas El Paso. In 2009, she was named the College of Health Science Gold Nugget, an award recognizing exceptional graduates who have given back to their communities and served as an inspiration for future generations of Miners.
John Welsch is a staple diet in the Colorado Soccer community. A man of integrity, a copious amount of intelligence and is very much soccer and life savvy. When John holds court it's a good idea to listen. Watch. Listen and learn. Richie English.INSTAGRAM… johnwelschcoachingTWITTER…. @JohnWelschCoachingWEBSITE… www.johnwelschcoaching.comMeet Coach JohnBorn and raised in the Netherlands, John Welsch arrived in the United States at age 18 to study and play soccer at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. John was a two-time All-American and a four-time All-Midwest player at NTSU, in those days a perennial power-house in college soccer.After being selected to play in the 1980 College Senior Bowl, he was then drafted by the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League and played in Chicago during the 1980-81 indoor season before returning to the Dallas area to play for the Dallas Americans of the American Soccer League until 1984.Following his professional soccer career, John was hired as the first head coach for FC Boulder in 1989. With the help of some amazing coaches and staff members, he transformed FC Boulder into one of the top clubs in Colorado. His 28 years with FC Boulder made him the longest running Director of Coaching in Colorado and under his guidance, Boulder has become a hotbed for soccer.As of 2021, John has coached more players who have succeeded at the high school varsity level than any other coach in the North Metro/Boulder County area. Over 200 of John's former players have gone on to play collegiate soccer including NSCAA All-Americans, NCAA National Champions and All-Conference players. John has coached players that have gone on to play professional soccer as well as players who have gone on to coach at the professional, collegiate and high school levels.Besides coaching at the club level, John served as head coach for Boulder High School in the 1990s, assistant coach for the University of Colorado Women's team and a Colorado Olympic Development Program staff coach. As the first USSF "A" licensed coach in the area, John has conducted coaching certification courses for many Colorado youth coaches. He currently organizes the annual Colorado Soccer Coaching Symposium, bringing some of the top coaches in the United States to Boulder each winter.John departed FC Boulder for Boulder County Soccer Club in 2017, seeking to help build an alternative to what he saw as an increasingly “big business” approach to youth soccer. During his four years at BCSC, the club made great strides, culminating in the Fairview boys high school team winning the Colorado 5A state championship, with 8-of-the-11 starters coming from the BCSC program.John believes that mindful coaching, inclusive programming and a commitment to excellence is the pathway to success in soccer and that quality soccer experiences should be available to players and families of all backgrounds.
THIS IS A MUST, TUNE IN AND SHARE. 11am Mountain Time. Together we can make a difference.Chris Lomas…. “When my wife and I landed into Chisinau airport in the early hours of the 17th February 2021, we had no idea what lay in store, other than a desire to 'make a difference' in the lives of orphans and victims of child trafficking. All I remember was, how cold it is in Moldova and how we'd left family, friends, and everything we know to start a new life in what is Europe's poorest country. And now there is a war on our doorstep”.INSTAGRAM… wearehope4WEBSITE…http://www.hope4.love/donateukraine………… www.reachmystreet.comAs a leader of a thriving organization, you've already experienced what it's like to dream something, believe it can come true, work hard for it and realize it. Perhaps now you're looking for an opportunity to partner with a charity and see a new vision come to life as a result of your generosity. Let me tell you about Hope4LifeWe often take for granted the sound of a child laughing, or seeing them play outside care-free, or the ability to send them to school. But imagine that sound of laughter disappeared or worse, had never been heard. Imagine children sitting on the streets begging for food because they haven't eaten in days. Imagine parents so desperate to provide for their families that they work extortionate hours for £150 a month. Imagine families so vulnerable to exploitation and trafficking, that they are often ripped apart.These situations are happening every day around the world and families are crying out for change.Hope4 was founded to help transform the lives of children and families in one of the worst affected countries in the world; Moldova, where conditions within employment and institutional care are truly shocking as well as being the European hub for sex and modern-day slavery.Hope4 is now supporting more orphans than we ever thought possible, as well as providing assistance to more than 50 children's homes, an orphan crisis center, a center for victims of abuse, as well as countless families suffering starvation. And we've only just scratched the surface.We extend an invitation to you, the leader of an organization who is looking to form a corporate social responsibility commitment from the board room itself. We want to partner with you so that you can truly be part of the life-changing work that's taking place.So, how can you get involved?We are looking for corporate partners to support us in 3 key areas: Name Hope4 as your nominated charity for the year Ongoing monthly support – regular funds allow us to plan and deliver new projects Ad Hoc Support – your generosity can accelerate the projects in the pipelineWe believe that corporate social responsibility shouldn't just be a tick box exercise but instead, a partnership with flourishing results. We want to encourage our partners to be part of the vision and the results; where you can once again dream it, believe it, provide for it and see it come to fruition.
The Guam national football team represents Guam, overseas territory of the United States in international football and is controlled by the Guam Football Association. They are affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation's East Asian Football Federation region.After meeting at the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Richie catches up with Jill Espiritu, the Media and Marketing Officer for the Guam Football Association.E-MAIL… info@theguamfa.comINSTAGRAM… @guamfootballTWITTER… @guamfootballFACEBOOK… facebook.com/GuamFootballYOUTUBE… GuamFootballLINKEDIN… https://www.linkedin.com/company/guamfootballPHONE… +1 671 637 4321WEBSITE… www.guamfa.comThe Guam national football team represents Guam, overseas territory of the United States in international football and is controlled by the Guam Football Association. They are affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation's East Asian Football Federation region.Guam reached its highest ever position in the FIFA World Ranking at 146 in 2015 after victories over Turkmenistan and India.Football in Guam began in the 1960s, on the initiative of two pioneers: an Irish priest, Tony Gillespie, and an owner of a construction company, Charles Whang, who settled in Guam and created the Guam Soccer Cup before becoming the first president of the Guam Football Association in 1975.Guam played its first international match at the 1975 Pacific Games against Solomon Islands, losing 5–1. This result was followed by an 11–0 loss to Fiji, eliminating them from the competition. In the 1979 Games, Guam again lost twice to New Caledonia 11–1 and New Hebrides 5–0. Progressing to the Consolation Tournament, Guam registered their first victories, beating Western Samoa 4–2, and Tuvalu 7–2 before losing again to New Hebrides, 5–1.Despite being considered part of Oceania, and having never faced an Asian team to that point, Guam became an associate member of the AFC in 1991 but continued to participate in the Pacific Games. In 1996, Guam became both a full member of the AFC and of FIFA.In the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup Preliminary Competition Round 1, Matao managed to advance past the first round by beating Northern Marianas (3–1) and Macao (3–0). Guam then participated in the 2012 Philippine Peace Cup, replacing Hong Kong, losing against Philippines (1–0) and Chinese Taipei (2–0) but beat Macao (3–0) in its final group game to finish third. Guam advanced to the second qualifying stage of both the 2015 and 2017 EAFF Championship finishing third and fourth respectively and failing to advance to the final competition.In 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, Guam beat Turkmenistan (1–0) and India (2–1), finishing fourth in their group and qualifying for the 2019 Asian Cup third round qualifiers, although Guam withdrew before the draw took place. Guam then failed to progress past the first qualifying round for the 2019 EAFF Championship.The Budweiser Men's Soccer League (BSL) is the men's top level football league of the Guam Football Association in the United States territory of Guam. Since 2004, the GSL has had two levels, Division 1 and Division 2.[1] Since 2007, the league has adopted a longer s
It's that time of year when coaches get together to discuss the times and oh, how they've changed.Join us on this episode of Sporting Denver with the creator of The Koach Hub as we discuss the evolution of the game and how the way we learn has changed significantly.Established in 2020 in a little red dot called Singapore, The Koach Hub is made up of a group of friends who come from all walks of life – some of us are teachers, some transformed tech companies, some are best friends since school days, and some are those that we met along the way.Richie meets with Tariq Cassim “the leader of the pack” here on home turf.WEBSITE… www.koachhub.comI have invested my best years in the information technology industry, with two decades of experience in Agile-based Project and Product Management, Digital Transformation for multiple Banks, Telcos, Malls, and reputed F&B and Lifestyle organizations.Kicking off my career by working on the IBM AS/400 (now known as the iSeries) was probably the most challenging and exciting experience ever, predominantly due to the complex nature of the architecture of this machine which was also referred to as a machine from "dinosaur times".Having spent almost a decade at IBM, I have implemented ERP solutions in multiple industries in the APAC region including Sri Lanka, Australia, India, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.During my tenure at DHI, I got the opportunity to use the experience I gathered by working at large corporations and growing start-ups by pioneering the "agile movement" within the organization, and also by setting up an off-shore development team in Jakarta.I'm known to be a savvy negotiator for strong business development and relationship-building skills. My innate ability to build high-performance teams, including building strategically-selected startups across the region, has developed me into a growth catalyst in the region. I take pride in infusing productive energy when building, leading and nurturing multi-cultural teams.
If you've ever thought "What can I do to drive financial and non-financial support into grassroots sports clubs?" This is the show for you. Richie English tracks down Mastermind and founder of Koi Sports CIC Dave Johnson-Rayner along with Mary Thomas and Jon Woodcock. Brianna Curtis steps in as the host of this international sports conversation. Established in November 2018 our international business community membership is now represented across x 8 different countries, the UK, USA, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Czech Republic, Singapore, India, with the reinvestment of membership fees addressing social issues such as mental health, discrimination, equality & diversity, social deprivation, people trafficking, poverty, food poverty, third-world poverty, offending and re-offending.In addition to the above we also “work on the ground” through localized projects which support special education needs students, some with challenging behavior issues, through delivering work experience opportunities and entrepreneurial non-academic pathways.Having now launched Koi Sports Global, we are now replicating our business model across all continents.Social Media Links:Twitter… @KoiSportsCICInstagram…@KoiSportsCICFacebook…@koisportsTikTok…..@Koi_Sports_CICLinkedIn….@Koi-Sports-CICE-MAIL…david.johnson-rayner@koisports.co.ukWEBSITE… www.koisports.co.ukHaving been a Key Account Manager, and Professional Networker for over 30 years, David has developed high numbers of productive and profitable, local, regional, national and international relationships, which he now draws upon to deliver results for his multi-sector business Clients.Dave has worked successfully with new, stagnant, failing, successful, and expanding Businesses, advising on the development of innovative strategies which result in both sustainable and profitable growth. He is a target-driven individual, who possesses the ability to build relationships with existing clients, as well as develop new ones.Key Skills; Networking, Collaboration, Communication, Sales & Marketing, Relationship Building, Account & Key Account Management.SHOW LESS
When someone said to me “Laser verified testing” I had to investigate. ‘Beam me up Scotty'The Athlete's Edge LLC is a Denver-based company with a focus on providing athletes and their families opportunities through athletic testing, training and recruiting. Their testing and fundraising programs are fully customized to the individual College, High School, Club, or Athletic Trainer's needs.The Prospect Block is a Denver-based company with a simple mission: Provide an affordable platform to connect Athletes and Coaches. Our certified platform includes key recruiting features such as verified athletic measurements, academic snapshots, DM's & emails, 3 highlight video slots, and a Coach database covering every NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, and CCCAA school.The Athlete's EdgeINSTAGRAM… @theathletesedgeTWITTER… @AthletesEdgeCOFacebook… @theathletesedgeThe Prospect BlockInstagram … @theprospectblockTWITTER… @ProspectBlockFacebook … @ProspectBlockalex@theathletesedge.biz garrett@theathletesedge.bizwww.theprospectblock.comwww.theathletesedge.bizThe Athlete's Edge LLC is a Denver-based company with a focus on providing athletes and their families opportunities through athletic testing, training, and recruiting. Our technology-based testing approach uses laser verified and wearable technology to provide certified data, national rankings, and training support for your performance and recruiting needs across all sports.As athletes and coaches, we have a clear understanding of the needs of today's athletes and families. Our athlete-focused approach sets the industry standard, and our affiliate network brings an unmatched experience level through testing over 300,000 athletes through local and branded national events/combines such as Pro Soccer Global, Football University, Under Armour football camps, The Show by NextGen, Athletes of Valor, Adidas, 3 Step Sports and more. Our testing and fundraising programs are fully customized to the individual College, High School, Club or Athletic Trainer's needs.With thousands of high school athletes and college transfers making moves each year, how do Coaches & Players make sure they find the right fit?Until The Prospect Block™ came along, the only way for both Coaches & Athletes to promote themselves and secure the game-changing offers you both deserve was word of mouth, blind emails, or listing yourself on services without VERIFIED metrics.No longer…The Prospect Block™ is your SOCIAL MARKETPLACE to get in the game and leverage your abilities and assets directly to who matters.
In this episode Richie brings in co-host (previous guest on Sporting Denver) Brianna Curtis to interview Rory Green of Enlighten the Shadows. Real Talk, Real Men.The Heartfelt Club believes in inclusivity. We also believe that as society comes to outgrow the old (and usually oppressive) ways, we must acknowledge where we fall short and take responsibility to be better. We would like to assure you that we stand in solidarity with those communities facing oppression. Racists are not welcome, although we do advise seeking therapy.ENLIGHTEN The Shadows, set up in the lockdown of 2020. The founder, Rory Green strongly believes in seeing men transformed and empowered in their overall wellbeing.Suicide in the UK is at a 20 years record high in men.It's time for REAL MEN, REAL TALK
Jackson grew up in Colorado and played his rugby at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he received degrees in marketing, public relations and physical education. Daryl played club rugby with Queen City in Denver and later transitioned into a coach and teacher. A sports education trainer dedicated to educating children and adults about the benefits of physical exercise and promoting optimum growth and personal development. Experienced coach and trainer with 10 years coaching and 2 years teaching experience with expertise in educating children about the benefits of physical fitness and wellbeing, designing after-school programs for children, coordinating youth programs, designing and implementing wellbeing programs for parents and children and managing sports club administration. Achievements include getting buy-in from teachers to incorporate wellbeing programs into the educational curriculum, implementing individual performance metrics for children, making a significant positive contribution towards the academic and social performance of children. Formerly a sales and marketing professional with 20 years' experience in client management, generated sales and marketing opportunities, achieved sales targets and solved customers high-value problems. Especially recognized for sales leadership skills, gained the trust of customers, being attentive to customer service needs and effectively solved customer problems. Communicated and influenced effectively with all management and professional levels. CLUB SPORTS MANAGEMENT- Managed Queen City rugby club- Managed club finances- Selected player personnel- Recruited coaches and players- Created referee schedules- Coordinated game events, selecting venues and fixtures- Designed fund-raising and marketing collateral programs -SCHOOL SPORTS MANAGEMENT-TEACHING-COACHING EXPERIENCEUSA Rugby's High Performance Pathways have today announced the 26 members of its Eagle Eye Scout Network. The network is made up of regional coordinators and zone representatives who attend events in their region to identify top high school (under-18) talent in the men's and women's game.Eagle Eye Scout Network (EESN) spans the East, West and Central United States. Each region is led by two regional coordinators with support from another six zone representatives. Scouts collect and submit reports on players they see while working hand-in-hand with the local community to review player recommendations.
The University of Denver men's soccer program has rehired Masaki Hemmi as the program's associate head coach, head coach Jamie Franks announced on August 4, 2021. INSTAGRAM… @MACHEMMI… @DENVERSOCCERTWITTER… @MASAKIHEMMIWEBSITE… www.denverpioneers.com Masaki Hemmi: Born August 14 1896. Tokyo. Japan.“Mac” rejoins the program after a season in the Japanese Professional Women's Soccer League (WE League) with INAC Kobe Leonessa. Prior to his stint in the WE League, Hemmi spent four seasons on Franks' staff as an assistant at Denver. “I'm really excited to have Masaki back with our program,” Franks said. “He has played a huge role in the success of this program, has recruited all of our current guys and I know that he's committed to helping us achieve our goal of winning a National Championship. His character and integrity are at the center of everything that he does and he models what we expect of our student-athletes day in and day out.” Hemmi debuted on the Pioneers staff in 2016 as a volunteer assistant, part of the staff named the National Coaching Staff of the Year. The Tokyo, Japan, native spent two years on the staff as a full time assistant, including the final 16 months of his tenure as the program's recruiting coordinator. “I am excited and happy to be back with the Denver men's soccer program and to be working with Jamie once again,” Hemmi said. “Having known the staff, returning student-athletes, the incoming student-athletes and the values that this team holds, I am beyond excited to start working with them again. This is a program full of great people and they strive to be the best they can be every day, and I missed being a part of the organization. “I'd like to thank Jamie and the administration for believing in me and giving me this opportunity to be back with the program as the associate head coach. I look forward to start working with the team again, and to accomplishing great things together this season and onward.” Prior to Denver, Hemmi had a six-year stint with the Real Colorado Developmental Academy on his coaching resume, working with teams from U-12 to U-19. Hemmi, who received his BS in petroleum engineering, played his college soccer from 2005-09 at the Colorado School of Mines and the University of New Mexico.Associate Head Coach - University of Denver Men's SoccerUniversity of DenverAug 2021 - Present2 monthsDenver, Colorado, United StatesAssociate Head CoachINAC Kobe LeonessaFeb 2021 - Aug 20217 monthsKobe, Hyogo, JapanWE League- Japanese Professional Women's Soccer LeagueAssistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator - University of Denver Men's SoccerUniversity of DenverAug 2016 - Feb 20214 years 7 monthsGreater Denver AreaSr. Financial Analyst - Data Center EngineeringComcastApr 2016 - Sep 20182 years 6 monthsGreater Denver AreaData Center Infrastructure and Services/ Technology and ProductU.S. Soccer Developmental Academy CoachReal Colorado Soccer ClubSep 2012 - Feb 20185 years 6 monthsDenver, Colorado2017:-U13 Boys Developmental Academy head coach
David and Keith Mayer combined their knowledge and desire to provide better experiences for athletes, which led to them writing their #1 best selling book, “Gold Dust: How to Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly.” And now #1 again with “The Lone Wolf” A story about assumptions, authenticity and actions.https://www.thegolddustcoach.com/courses-and-mentoringJoin Richie and the Gold Dust crew again for part 2, sprinkling particles of knowledge.SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…TWITTER… @keithmayer5@djmayer3@GoldDustPodcastWEBSITE… www.thegolddustcoach.com As two ex-soccer players who represented professional clubs, David and Keith both followed similar paths in their playing careers. They both played in England, and David played in Spain. Both David and Keith had relatively successful college careers in America. David was a two-year captain at a #1 ranked Division 1 school, while Keith captained a winning National Championship team and was named MVP in 1982. They both suffered very similar injuries throughout their careers, both retiring at young ages. After retiring from playing, both David and Keith started coaching. Keith became one of the youngest UEFA A License coaches in England at the time, passing in 1985. Keith was mentored by and was a close friend of one of the greatest coach educators of all time, Dick Bate, who sadly passed away in 2017. Keith worked alongside Dick, presenting on Pro License courses, among other things. Keith has coached ex England Internationals while working at three highly successful Academies in England and is currently coaching at Liverpool FC's prestigious Academy. Keith is also currently an FA Affiliate Tutor and presented on the FA Level 4 Psychology course for over a decade. He has been a National Team Head Coach on an interim basis for one of England's National Teams and was the Head Coach for England U20's Cerebral Palsy Team on their winning trip to Brazil in 2013. Keith has personally mentored Premier League Footballers, England National Team Coaches, a Pride of Britain Winner, a World Champion athlete, a PGA Golfer, an Assistant Manager of a Football League Club in England, personnel within soccer in America, personnel within the South Korean Football Association and many more. Keith is highly respected across the world for his work, delivering on six continents. Keith's credentials and experiences were valuable for David on his journey as a coach. For David, being able to get guidance, and observe some of the finest coach educators in the world not only helped him understand the time, organisation and fine details that go into being elite, but also enabled him to gain invaluable experiences to continue to help his progression as a person. David's upbringing was distinctive and provided a platform that most others would not receive. David just completed his UEFA A License and was an Assistant Coach at the National Champion Pfeiffer University Soccer Team and Manchester City Football Schools. He has also coached and delivered on four continents and has recently accepted a position to become the Global Head of Foundation Phase for a club based out of Utah called 7Elite Academy. Both David and Keith are NLP Master Practitioners, which helped shape their values and beliefs, and in turn greatly helped the athletes they have worked with.The Lone Wolf: “A story about assumptions, authenticity and action'The Lon
Brendan Hines-Ike (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club D.C. United on loan from Belgian club KV Kortrijk. SportingDenver and the crew dig up old turf to map out Brendan's current soccer adventure and there is some mileage in it. INSTAGRAM… @hinesikeofficialTWITTER… @BHines21Youth and CollegeHines-Ike started out playing as a forward when he was a kid. He played for his local club named Chivas Denver and credits many of his early successes to them. After playing for two more different clubs he was recruited to join his older brother in the youth ranks of Major League Soccer side Chivas USA. Hines-Ike played for the Chivas USA U-18 team from 2011–12, as team captain he led the team with 25 matches started, playing the most minutes on the squad. Hines-Ike along with Chivas USA U-18 teammates Marky Delgado (who played for Chivas USA and currently for Toronto FC), and Jake McGuire (who currently plays for Örebro SK), among others, signed pro deals after playing for Chivas USA youth academy and college thereafter.Hines-Ike then went on to play in college where he spent three years with Creighton Bluejays going to one College Cup and one Elite Eight. Hines-Ike trained with MLS Club Chivas USA Reserves and first team during summer offseason as well as captained Chivas USA U-23 PDL team. Selected as one of two team captains to start the season at USF, the 21-year-old started all 20 games in his first and only season as a Bull. He was named to the American Athletic Conference First Team, recording two goals on the season. In 2013, he was also named to the All-Big East Second Team while at Creighton. From there he went on to play one season with South Florida Bulls before signing with Swedish Allsvenskan club Örebro SK before the start of the 2016 Allsvenskan season.Örebro SKAfter signing a four-year contract with Örebro, Hines-Ike was drafted by the Montreal Impact in the third round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Hines-Ike made his full professional debut in the Allsvenskan against Djurgården on April 3, 2016. Hines-Ike scored his first professional goal in the 69th minute in a 3:2 win ag
I am a firecracker from Colorado. I am a graduate from Iowa State with a degree in Journalism Mass Communication, and a double Minor in Psych and International Studies. I have played soccer since I was two and have been honored to play Division 1 soccer for Iowa State University where I studied abroad for a month to learn Spanish. Through this experience I have found my love of sports casting and completed impressive internships to help me hone my skills and leadership abilities for this field. Through my time with the Iowa Cubs videography team, Athlete Network intern and my recent time as the Sports Intern for KCCI News, I have been able to add to my portfolio while growing my confidence. I will attend Oxford Brookes University in Headington England, to receive my Masters in Journalism this coming year.At 23 I can say I am proud to be who I am. I have achieved every goal I have set my sights on. When I was seven years old I decided I wanted to play D1 women's soccer in college before I even knew how to juggle. All I knew was that I loved to work hard, I loved to compete; I loved having a dream to chase. I was told I would never make the best team in the state; I did. I was told I would never get a collegiate offer. I was recruited by 9 different Division 1 programs, and verbally committed to play Division 1 soccer in 2013 when I was offered a scholarship to play at the University of Arkansas as a Freshman in High school. I ended up transferring out, and the head coach told me I would never make it off the bench at any college. I have started for Iowa State and had a very successful career. I am constantly having my intelligence undermined because I am blond, female and positive. I have been on the deans list since attending Iowa State, I win First team Big 12 academic award every semester and am on scholarship for my upcoming graduate school. I am now going on to play soccer in England for Oxford Brookes, with other offers from four different English Universities and a program in Florence, Italy. As a strong female, I intend to take the sports casting world by storm and provide others the example of just what tenacity can do; especially women who feel they are being undermined, I want to inspire them to speak up and pursue all they can. The bottom line is everyone can have an opinion and you can respect that, but no-one can tell you what you're capable of or stop you from achieving your dreams. As a journalist and videographer, I promise to live by the following statements:I will take responsibility for the accuracy of my work.I will verify all facts prior to releasing it to the public.I will use original sources whenever possible.I will use honesty and fairness to build my credibility and trust.I will ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect.I will ensure the work place is safe from sexual harassment, racism and other intolerable acts by using my voice and having an observant eye.I will always work hard to do the story justice in its truth.I will not manufacture the truth in what is being documented by interfering with the subject at hand.I will hold myself and those around me to the highest standard, and I will report when the standard is not met.I will not sacrifice myself or integrity in order to achieve, release a story or support a coworker
FC Denver is the top adult-amateur soccer club in Denver Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Founded in 2006, through hard work and commitment we’ve grown into the championship soccer club we are today. Since 2006 through hard work and commitment they have grown into a powerhouse and recognised as one of the top clubs in Colorado and the women's program is now on the move and growing in stature. Richie English brings you the big picture, “the story so far”. INSTAGRAM… fc_denverTWITTER… @FC_Denver E-MAIL… jamikummer@hotmail.com WEBSITE… www.fcdenver.org Club HistoryThe Football Club of Denver (FC Denver) was founded by Eric Ridgeway Fulton over the Winter of 2005/2006. The club began with one men's team who played their first match March 13th, 2006. In August of that year, the quickly improving squad won the 2nd division in the Colorado State Cup in a memorable come-from-behind championship victory. It was only the team's 2nd tournament ever, and that unforgettable championship put the club on an early path to success.The club began to expand, and 4 years after inception by 2009, the club had 8 teams (Men, Women, and Coed) and over 150 members. In October of 2010, the Club won its first Men's D1 League Championship. From 2010 onwards, FC Denver Men's, Women's, Over-30's, and more recently U23's have been competing at the highest levels of Colorado Adult soccer with multiple championships among them. The Men' Team has qualified twice for the US Open Cup thorough open qualifying for the 2018 and 2019 tournaments.Off the field, the Club places special emphasis on connecting communities. Both being a home for our member friendships and memories, and by reaching out to our Denver metro community through community service and fundraising events. We are passionate about soccer and the value of bringing people together. Overview of Current TeamsMen - Founded 2006Consistently one of the best Men's teams in state and region. The team is a two time US Open Cup Qualifier (progressed to 2nd round both occasions), and a four time Colorado D1 League champion. Squad is led by Head Coach Andy Goellner and Assistant Coach Brian SheehanU23 - Founded: 2018Our Commitment to Player development is geared around our U23 team. In Fall of 2020, our Men's U23 team won promotion to the Colorado Premier League 1st Division. Our Women's team is set to start Summer of 2021. Both programs will offer Spring, Summer, and Fall Programming. Currently participating in the Colorado Premier League Men's Premier Division (D1). Squad is led by Head Coach & Director of Player Development Hank Lewis and Assistant Coach Andy Kohel.Women - Founded: 2008 (White & Green 2021)Our Women's program, strong throughout its existence, is focused on creating a dynasty and proving an elite playing option for Colorado's best female players. Our White squad is ready to win silverware and compete with anyone. Our Green squad is developing players for the future. As we grow our program, the Women's Green team will provide a platform for players to play elite women's soccer and continue their development. Both squads currently participate in the Colorado Premier League Women's Division. White squad is led by Head Coach Jami Cobb, Green squad led by Head Coach and Club Vice President Karol Bird-Gomez.
Saana Koljonen is a high performance behavior coach and consultant helping athletes, coaches, teams, and programs to discovertheir limitless performance that focuses on their own strengths and authenticity through behavioral assessments + consultation. Empower yourself – empower your “team”. Richie looks to level up and raise the bar investigating Saana’s methodology and her story. Check in.INSTAGRAM… saanakoljonenTWITTER… @SaanaKoljonenWEBSITE… www.saanakoljonen.com …how I went from “I’m not enough.” to “What if I am enough?“to “Umm heck yeah, I definitely am!” to “Ok others need to know about this, too!“ I am Saana, and my name happens to be a mountain in Finland where I’m from, which is just a perfect illustration of my belief that we are all here to climb our own mountain, to reach our own best and see what we are capable of (and not your neighbors). I tested my limits in professional sports as a volleyball player until December 2018 came and swept my legs out from under me. Literally.During that long and unpleasant fight against a nasty bacterial infection in my ankle, I had to start letting go of my big dreams as an athlete. It felt like someone blew out the candles of my birthday cake before I got to do it.After that dark moment, I saw one of the candles flickering. The glimpse was a passion that was still alive within me. I gently coaxed the flicker to a flame… And to a bonfire. It is built on understanding and unlocking the power of our mindsets and the importance of authenticity in sports and life. Light up! December 2018: I went from a professional athlete to a bed patient in one day. A long story short: I got a nasty bacterial infection in my ankle while I was living my dream and playing professional volleyball in France. I had to go through four surgeries, 4 months in bed, and a pretty surreal life change. Ok, very surreal. But it was damn real. Spring 2019: I stayed sane by staying active, not physically but mentally. Learning like a lizard. Ok that’s not a saying but it rhymes. I listened to podcasts, read books and articles, watched documentaries, took online classes and started working for Extended DISC Finland/Finxs Global basically from my bed in Finland.July 2019: I could not stay in Finland where my volleyball bubble is and I got a chance to coach/learn more about the coaching side of volleyball at Colorado University of Boulder as a volunteer coach so I said YES, packed my bags and moved to Denver! Fall 2019: I kept working with the Sports Capacity Assessment we created with Extended DISC while working for CU and I realized more about the impact I can have in the (sports) world after sports as well… So I kept drumming the idea of authenticity, knowing yourself better, your personality and strengths, using time to do that inner / mindset work. So, other people would not need to underperform. They could thrive authentically! But then…
When I think of the Colorado Rapids greats, Marcelo Balboa is the first one to come to mind. The defender is not only one of the best players in Rapids history, but he is one of the best in the history of Major League Soccer.Cello was the first superstar in Rapids history and already became the first player to ever earn 100 caps for the US Men’s National Team in 1995 and had helped lead the way in two FIFA World Cups. Drop with Cello Balboa and myself on what looks likely to be an absolute belter. Richie……. #letsoccerhappen INSTAGRAM… marcelobalboa17TWITTER… @marcelobalboa17E-MAIL… grasss17@aol.comMarcelo Balboa (born August 8, 1967) is an American retired soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.After retiring from playing, he has worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude, as well as FIFA World Cup games on Univision. He is currently the head boys' soccer coach for Monarch High School in Louisville, ColoradoYouthBalboa, who is of Argentine descent, was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Cerritos, California. Balboa played youth soccer for Fram-Culver, which won the 1986 McGuire Cup (U-19 National Championship). Balboa's father, Luis Balboa who played professionally in Argentina and with the Chicago Mustangs of the North American Soccer League, coached him. In 1985, Balboa graduated from Cerritos High School.Balboa attended Cerritos College, a local two-year community college from 1986 to 1987. At Cerritos, Balboa was both placekicker on the football team and a two-time 1st Team All-South Coast Conference soccer player. Cerritos College has retired Balboa's jersey number – #3. In 1988, Balboa transferred to San Diego State University where he was a 1988 First Team and a 1989 Second Team All American soccer player.ProfessionalFrom 1987 to 1989, Balboa played the collegiate off-seasons on an amateur contract with the professional
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Sporting Denver host Richie English gets well educated on “Hispanic Soccer Culture in Colorado” Although I’m heavily involved with the Hispanic soccer community I’m always open to finding out more. Maribelia is a leader for the youth organization in Denver and her passion and desire to support the game and the community is inspirational. All are welcome.Enough said. Tune in and give it a whirl. ‘Anima a todos’. Go on then. Cheers everyone. Richie.TWITTER… @MaribeliaATWITTER… @casa_sportE-MAIL… maribeliaavalos@icloud.comWEBSITE…www.casasport.comFounder and CEO of CASA FC and owner Lead Trainer of Mas-Fit.Maribelia serves as the President and CEO of the Community Athletics Sports Academy (C.A.S.A) in Denver, Colorado, a not-for-profit organization she co-founded in 2008 that uses soccer as a vehicle to promote healthy living, responsible behavior and academic excellence among Denver’s inner-city youth and their families. Since 2008, more than 2,000 youth have enrolled in C.A.S.A.’s programs, which operates throughout the calendar year.Maribelia also serves as the President of Hermosa Fitness, a small business founded in 2006 that promotes fitness and healthy living among Latinos in the Denver Metropolitan Area.“Independently, I provide personal fitness training to individuals interested in more concentrated fitness regimens and one-on-one coaching”.C.A.S.A. FC is an exciting sports program that recruits youth ages four (4) to eighteen (18) into competitive soccer teams while pairing them with coaches who serve as role models and mentors during all related training and activities.Currently, parents are provided with opportunities to understand the impact sports can play in their child’s life while also being exposed to best practices about fitness, mental health, nutrition and educational advancement.Promoting fitness and healthy living among Latinos in the Denver Metropolitan Area.Mas-Fit is frequently contacted by community-serving institutions such as The American Diabetes Association, LiveWell Colorado, Clinica Tepeyac and Aurora Community Connections, among others, to provide strength and conditioning coaching via tailored bootcamps and special events and also works in association with Sporting Denver and the “let W.A.L.K’ program. LINK…...TO PAGEAll of our trainers are certified, which means they’ve been trained in anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. They understand that no two bodies are alike and will work with you to get fit at the right pace.
My curiosity (yes I have a cat) over the last few years being around the legendary Esse Baharmast here in Denver has led me to investigate the culture of the referee. Lee and I connected last year and have been talking the game inside out ever since and am super stoked to get him to have a chat…….. Join us for some terrific banter and more referee culture. Hopefully it’s not an early exit for me. Richie.SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…INSTAGRAM… par4sportsTWITTER… @SportsPar4WEBSITE…www.par4sports.comLee William Probert (born 13 August 1972) is a former English professional football referee who officiated primarily in the Premier League. He was born in South Gloucestershire but is now based in Wiltshire and is associated with the Wiltshire Football AssociationHe refereed in the Premier League, the top level in the English football league pyramid, since his promotion to the panel of Select Group Referees in 2007. In 2010, he officiated the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium and in 2014 he took charge of the FA Cup final, the highest refereeing honor in England.Probert began refereeing in 1986, in leagues local to Bristol and later in the Football Conference South. He was promoted to the assistant referees' list for the Football League in 1998, and made the step up to full referee five years later. He refereed his first FA Cup match on 17 November 2001, taking charge of a first-round tie between Dagenham & Redbridge and Southport, which was settled for the home side by a first-half penalty kick.His first match after elevation to the Football League national list of referees was a League Two encounter in August 2003 between Northampton Town and Torquay United.In May 2007, Probert refereed a League One play-off semi-final second-leg which saw Blackpool defeat Oldham Athletic 3–1.In July 2007 a press release from the Professional Game Match Officials Board, which employs Premier League referees full-time, stated that Probert had been included in the Select Group of 19 referees for the 2007–08 season. Prior to this, he had been trialled in the top-tier during the previous season, being appointed a fixture between Sheffield United and Portsmouth in January 2007 which ended in a 1–1 draw.In May 2010 Probert was the referee for the FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium between Barrow and Stevenage Borough.He was appointed fourth official for the 2011 FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Stoke City.In May 2014, Probert refereed the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Hull City. Arsenal came back from 2–0 down to win the match 3–2 in extra-time.Probert missed the whole of the 2015/16 season due to injury. He returned to refereeing in August 2016 but despite remaining a member of the Select Group of Referees he did not take charge of a Premier League fixture until 1 April, 2017, when Watford v Sunderland became his first top-flight appointment in almost two years.In September 2019, Probert announced his retirement from refereeing due to a persistent back injury.Lee now works with upcoming referees in all age groups as a consultant and mentor and as Managing Director of Par4Sports providing training facilities to organizations in Spain, Portugal and U.A.E.
Meet Travis Yoakum & Izzy Howard who coach and play soccer 6,000 feet above sea level in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Yep, it’s certainly a trek up there but well worth it for its beauty and it’s friendly residents. Richie English & Sporting Denver will bring you an insight into the structure of soccer in the Rocky Mountains and educate you on the history of Glenwood Springs, its thriving community and picturesque scenery. Tune in. SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…E-MAIL… doc@rfvsc.org WEBSITE…www.glenwoodsoccerclub.orgwww.rfvsc.org Roaring Fork Valley Soccer Club.Club Vision, Mission, GoalsRFVSC is a volunteer driven educational organization dedicated to advancing the game of soccer among youth players by promoting sportsmanship, responsibility, accountability, individual skill development, knowledge of team play and fostering a spirit of community involvement.Club GoalsProvide a healthy, safe and enjoyable soccer environment to all participantsPromote integrity, honesty, goodwill and respect for self and othersProvide educational soccer opportunities to all players, coaches, referees, parents and the community at largeProvide tactical and technical skills instruction appropriate to each player's stage of developmentProvide levels of competition to match each player's ability, interest and desireEncourage participation to all members of the communityActively participate with other organizations (e.g. area schools, non-profits, youth programs) that promote health and well-being for the youth in the Roaring Fork ValleyProvide financial support to all levels of participationEncourage continued membership in the Club and maintaining long-term financial and leadership sustainability Director of CoachingTravis Yoakum doc@rfvsc.org 402.689.8011GLENWOOD SPRINGS SOCCER CLUB.The goal of the Glenwood Springs Soccer Club is to offer an affordable soccer program to all children in the Glenwood Springs area, to develop skillful soccer players, and to promote good sportsmanship. We will provide both developmental and competitive playing opportunities to accommodate the different skill levels of our players and we will provide training opportunities for our volunteer coaching staff.1979 Glenwood Springs Soccer Club (GSSC) was officially formed with membership at 175 players.1989 GSSC parents petitioned Glenwood Springs High School to adopt soccer as an official high school sport.1990 GSSC joined the Colorado State Youth Soccer Association.1993 Partnership with the City of Glenwood Springs emphasized to focus on field availability.1994 Western Slope State League (WSSL) was formed to promote opportunities for competition on the western slope.1996 Partnership established with Colorado Mountain College for field development. Five fields were built with a Gates Family Foundation Grant for $525,000 and tremendous local support from Glenwood non-profit organizations, in-kind contributions from local contractors, and the efforts of community volunteers.1998 GSSC held the first Memorial Day Soccer Tournament at Gates Soccer Complex.Membership is now at 300 players.2001 GSSC held its first summer soccer camps.2003 The Friday Jamboree was established to introduce our younger children (under 6) to soccer.2006 GSSC&
Maria is an advanced level coach with a passion for developing players both on and off the field. She not only brings a positive outlook in developing a player's skills but adds that personal touch and is a coach that really cares. She is held in high esteem by players, parents and her peers working with individuals and teams along with guiding these young athletes in their desire to play soccer in college. Coach Maria has connections to expand their options to Canada, the US and Europe with her soccer connections. There was only one to take this and that was for Richie to head north and Canada was calling. Tune in. INSTAGRAM… @coachmariasoccer TWITTER… @coachmariasocce E-MAIL… coachmariasoccer@gmail.com www.coachmariasoccer.com Before becoming a coach, Maria was an avid soccer player. She started her career with Vaughan Soccer Club. She showed promise as a young player and was even given the opportunity to train with the Italian National program. Her career there includes four international caps with the U19 Italian National Team. Ultimately, her career brought her to Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she had the opportunity to play Division 2 in the NCAA. Upon leaving Gannon University, she realized her passion for coaching and moved to England to pursue her UEFA qualifications. After a year abroad, she returned as one of the highest qualified female coaches in all of Canada. Coach Maria is an ambassador with Fast and Female, a charity organization focused on giving all girls the role models and skills they need to succeed in sport and life. She is also a mentor for Changing the Game which is a part of the coaches association of Ontario. ProSoccerGlobal Director Canada. "I joined a ProSoccerGlobal UK tour in January 2020 and knew immediately that I wanted to bring this fantastic opportunity to soccer players in Canada" My experiences in working with clubs and players in Canada, the US and Europe has developed my knowledge of different football cultures, levels and styles of play and has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of what it takes to really look after a player and work with them to help develop their career. I truly believe that football is so much more than just a game. My love for using it to bring people from all cultures and walks of life together is my motivation behind the ProSoccerGlobal vision. https://coachmariasoccer.com/about-coach-maria
When it comes to leadership and carrying responsibility and a vision for the future growth of US Soccer and putting your name to it, you have to be committed, knowledgeable and certainly a people person.Tim Turney has all of the above and more. Sporting Denvers’ Richie English gets connected with Tim to see what it’s all about………… a potential belter. Put the kettle on and tune in. SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…TWITTER @TimTurney14Tim Turney became the second person to announce his candidacy for U.S. Soccer vice president.The U.S. Youth Soccer vice chairman joins the race to fill the post left vacant when Cindy Parlow Cone took over as president in March following Carlos Cordeiro's resignation.Cone was elected to a four-year term in February, defeating John Motta, so the winner of the vice-presidential race will fill the remaining three years of Cone's term.Turney, who hails from St. Louis, has been involved as a coach and referee since he moved to Versailles, a small town in Kentucky's horse country. Vice-chair of the US Youth Soccer Association, Tim Turney previously served as president of the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association and the Woodford Youth Soccer Association. During his tenure at KYSA, Turney helped run the National Olympic Development Program Tournament for U.S. Youth Soccer.Soccer in the Bluegrass reached out to Tim Turney, a former Kentucky Youth Soccer Association president and current Vice President of U.S. Youth Soccer, who is helping lead a number of new initiatives to move U.S. Soccer forward.“Our job is to put kids on the field, and help them learn the game, get healthy, and have fun.”Turney got his start in Woodford County Youth Soccer and continues to live in Versailles. As a U.S. Soccer board member, he has been part of a number of changes in the last couple of years to bring fun back into the game while at the same time enhancing player skill levels.“We’re really talking about entry level into soccer. So anything from three to four years old,” Turney said. “What is it that we have to do as a Youth Association to get them interested in the game? Some of the things we’re doing is we’re looking at partnering with school districts to get soccer a little more as part of the physical education program, even if that means bringing in some of our coaches.”To further support player development, U.S. Soccer is looking to create after-school programs. In places such as Chicago, New York, and Boston, there are many basketball courts in the inner cities – some of which are in disrepair. The U.S. Soccer Foundation is planning to rebuild some of these courts into dual-purpose soccer courts to encourage kids to go out and play.But their focus hasn’t only been on the young players. U.S. Soccer has established a list of criteria for it’s older developing players to adhere to in order to gain its financial support and offer high-level training and games intended to put U.S. players in the most competitive environment available.
There is more right with soccer in our country than not. Sam Snow began his soccer journey in 1970 and over the decades since, he has seen the numbers of players, coaches and referees grow into the millions.Host Richie English shares a few give and go’s with Sam and delves into the growth of the game both on and off the field. It’s an Education…...Don’t miss it.BIO……The US Youth Soccer Technical Department expanded when Sam Snow joined the team in 2003 as the Assistant Director of Coaching Education. His experience and knowledge are grossed from years spent in national, collegiate and youth education. In October 2004, Snow acquired a greater level of responsibility when he was promoted to the position of Coaching Director for US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in America.His reputation for teaching both players and coaches in a manner that is professional, non-threatening and enjoyable is widely acknowledged and respected throughout the nation. Snow's accolades are impressively stacked, including the United States Soccer Federation "A" License and National Youth License, a Premier Diploma and National Goalkeeping Coaching License. Coaching is a second nature for him, as he has coached at the high school (Norfolk Catholic High School), collegiate (Florida Southern College, University of South Florida, Virginia Wesleyan College), state (Florida Youth Soccer Association) and regional (US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region III) levels.Prior to joining the US Youth Soccer Technical Department, Snow held positions as a U.S. Soccer National Staff Instructor and as a Director of Coaching for Louisiana Soccer Association. In 1977, Snow received his bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan College and his Master of Arts – Physical Education from the University of South Florida in 1979.Sam Snow is the founder of American Made Soccer Consultants. Snow has over forty years of experience as a coach, player and administrator in soccer in the USA. Coach Snow has served as the technical director for US Youth Soccer and for the Louisiana Soccer Association. He is a former college and high school coach and teacher.Snow is a coach educator for U. S. Soccer, United Soccer Coaches, South Texas Youth Soccer and North Texas State Soccer. He holds the “A” License, Premier Diploma, National Youth License, and UEFA “C” License from the DFB and National Goalkeeper License. For 14 years Snow lead the instruction of the National Youth License; a.k.a, the National Youth Coaching Course. He is co-authoring the revised curriculum for the new National Youth Diploma for United Soccer Coaches. Snow also holds the Preliminary Badge from the Football Association, the Director of Coaching special topics diploma from United Soccer Coaches and the Soccer Coach National License from Special Olympics. He earned certificates from Safe Sport, the CDC, and Darkness to Light and Coaching Healthy Habits.He is an Instructor for the Master’s Degree in Coaching Soccer with Ohio University.Sam Snow is a prolific writer on coaching and playing the beautiful game. His blogs on the US Youth Soccer website averaged 1500 readers per week. He has published articles in Athletic Journal, Coach & Athlete, Conditioning for Soccer, Goal Nation, Scholastic Coach, Soccer America, Soccer Corner, Soccer Journal, Soccer Nation News, Success In Soccer, The Farpost, The Touchline and Youth Soccer Insider. Further, his writings are posted on the websites of numerous state associations, US Youth Soccer regions, US Youth Soccer, NSCAA, and others in the sports field both domestic and international.Coach Snow continues as a sought after clinician for clubs, schools, state and national associations. He has conducted sessions for the convention of United Soccer Coaches, the workshop of US Youth Soccer, the AGM symposia for
When the name Steven Gerrard is mentioned in a conversation regarding player development and education, “you know me, I had to find out more”.Sporting Denver host Richie English investigated the award-winning “Steven Gerrard International Football Academy” by tracking down its Director of International Operations Chris Anderson to delve deeper. Tune in…...
Deanna Schneyer is an author, speaker, and a mindset/performance coach who is ambitiously striving to ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF 1 MILLION ATHLETES. She is also the Chief Inspiration Officer and Founder of The Winning Element, an online performance platform that is revolutionizing athlete development.So what does all that mean and how does this approach work and what is the driven force behind Deanna to achieve her own goals?Tune in to Sporting Denver and find out if you have your “Winning Element” or how to get one with host Richie English and Coach Deanna.WEBSITE...www.BeTheWinningElement.comINSTAGRAM…….. @TheWinningElement
Ed Montojo has been coaching soccer and weaving his magic on the field and in the classroom here in Colorado in club, schools, college, and skills camps for 3 decades and is probably the most likable character you’ll ever come across in a teaching environment. Ed is honest, passionate, knowledgeable, and always available with stories to share regarding the game and life in general. A gentleman and certainly a scholar.Tune in to see host Richie English and Colorado coaching legend Ed Montojo get their “mojo” on.BIO -Women's Soccer Head Coach 1985-2000Montojo was the head coach for the Metro State women’s soccer team for 16 years (1985-2000). He remains the program’s all-time wins leader with a career record of 163-109-22 (.591). He was named Colorado Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1990 after leading the Roadrunners to the regular season and tournament championships, the first conference championship in school history.In 1998, he led Metro State to a school-record 17 wins as it reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. For his efforts in 1998, he was named RMAC Coach of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of America Great Plains Region Coach of the Year. During his tenure, his players were named All-America three times, all-region 33 times and all-conference 51 times.Montojo earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1970.1990 CAC Coach of the Year1998 RMAC Coach of the Year1998 NSCAA region coach of the yearLEGEND.Metro State. Colorado Rush. Riverside Renegades….ODP. Regionals, Brandi Chastain, 4-3-3, in the slot, and more.Ed reveals his soccer journey from his New York roots and travels in his younger years, to his travels today and future travel plans around the globe.…………... Ed quotes that “soccer is a small world with a big family” How true.
Tim is the Founder of Rush in 1991 and has been with the club since. With its origins in Colorado USA, Rush Soccer is an international sports organization focused on the development of soccer players. Rush Soccer partners with clubs across the globe and boast a membership of over 40,000.MASSIVE or what? Richie English tracked down old friend and former sparring partner Tim Schulz to get the latest on the Rush Empire. Tune in.
Based in Denver Colorado, Crossbar believe business can do more than just benefit high-level executives or shareholders. We believe we can produce sustainable change. That’s why Crossbar follows the 100% model. This means we are a for-profit company with a non-profit arm, that uses 100% of our profits to build schools in developing countries. We pay our employees, invest in growth, compete in the market, and then help make an impact in the world.Tune in with your host Richie English for shooting practice with Taylor Ross and Jordan Grosso.“ONE GOAL AT A TIME”SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…TWITTER…. @grossoJordanINSTAGRAM…. @grossojordanE-MAIL.... taylor@crossbar.lifeE-MAIL.... jordan@crossbar.lifeWEBSITE.... www.crossbar.lifeCrossbar is a social enterprise that supplies soccer goals, equipment and apparel. We devote 100% of our profits to building new schools with soccer fields in developing countries around the world. Soccer motivates the youth to excel at a quality education, a quality education influences a strong economy, and a strong economy can help lift communities out of poverty. Together we can use business to do something that matters.At Crossbar we want to provide people, clubs, teams, schools, universities and facilities with THE BEST soccer goals. Ranging from personal sized goals to FIFA approved stadium goals, not only will our products be market leading quality, but they will brand the industry as a leader in business-for-cause, as every cent of our profits are used to build schools in developing countries.Our goals as a company are not only to complete social missions and inspire others to use business for good, but to provide our customers with a way to be involved in something bigger than just the game. We want schools, colleges and companies to be able to do their part in creating change in an awesome way, increasing their personal fulfillment and organizational values along the way. Did we mention that 70 percent of people being recruited (employees and athletes) say they would be more loyal to a company that helps them contribute to important issues. (2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study).
The Football Fun Factory was created to deliver incredible childhood football experiences, for boys and girls of all ages and ability levels.Within it’s coaching ranks is the former Manchester United player & Premier League winner Luke Chadwick who accumulated over 500 games during his career. Now giving back to the Grassroots of the game why would a former Premier League and Champions League player choose this coaching pathway?Richie English chats with Chaddy.WEBSITE…www.thefootballfunfactory.co.ukSocial Media:https://www.facebook.com/Being-prettier-than-Luke-Chadwick-198933786805290/BIO…….Luke joined the FFF in October 2019 to lead the Hertfordshire region, following an impressive professional football career which included winning the Premier League with Manchester United.
Samantha “Sam” Lofton is one of many former women’s soccer players that is part of the Ambassadors, a group that is committed to spreading the game of soccer and help with mission trips throughout the world. The Ambassadors started in England and is a Christian-based club and the North American program is based in Cleveland.Lofton said. “I’ve met some of the sweetest little kids and hearing how I’ve changed their lives, even in broken English, makes me emotional every time. … Many of these kids don’t have much, and to inspire them to play sports is so humbling.”Drop in to hear Sam and host Richie English meditate over the subjects of soccer, travel, appreciation, and the mission of giving hope.SOCIAL MEDIA….INSTAGRAM….samloftonTWITTER…. @sam_loftonE-MAIL…info@meditationbysam.comSamantha "Sam" Lofton (born April 29, 1992) is an American soccer defender who plays for Breiðablik UBK of Úrvalsdeild kvenna. Having previously played for Boston Breakers and Portland Thorns FC of National Women's Soccer League.College careerComing from a standout career in high school where she earned several honors. Sam Lofton debuted for James Madison Dukes in 2010. Along her entire career at Dukes, Lofton recorded a total of 80 appearances with six goals. She also earned several important honors, such as being named to CAA All-Academic team in 2013 and 2014, to the First Team All-CAA honoree in 2014 and Second Team NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region honoree in 2014.Club careerAfter spending some time with Washington Spirit Reserves in the W-League and helping the team to reach the W-League Final for the first time, she was picked by Boston Breakers in the 20th overall of the 2015 NWSL College Draft and became the first James Madison University player to be drafted by a NWSL team.In 2016 Lofton went to Portland Thorns. In the same year, she signed with Sunnanå SK of Damallsvenskan, the highest women's soccer division in Sweden.Since 2017, Lofton is playing for Breiðablik UBK of Úrvalsdeild kvenna in the first division of Iceland.
With so much involvement in soccer and for so long on a successful and positive note, live wire Richie English catches up with Bob to boil up some fascinating insights into soccer at the grassroots level in Colorado.Bob creates dynamic, high-energy street soccer and futsal programs, clinics and camps for players of all levels partnering with local sports and recreational facilities, clubs, schools, United States Youth Futsal and Futsal Colorado to develop and run a wide range of soccer and futsal activities, training sessions and games to improve speed, agility, athletic creativity and self-expression, all while spurring free play, fun competition and teamwork.Bob leads a core team and collaborative network of youth sports advocates and community development leaders working together to identify, develop and implement dynamic, accessible, and responsibly-managed youth sports facility and programming solutions across greater Denver and surrounding communities.We actively engage and collaborate with community development advocates, schools, youth sports partners, vendors, and funders to develop multi-use sports facilities and programming around the following shared objectives:Address sports accessibility bottlenecks by increasing facility capacity and integrated program opportunitiesAdvocate as a catalyst, collaborative network and community voice for innovative youth sports and health solutionsDevelop flexible, multi-use solutions with a focus on an international and diverse culture and "CAN-DO" attitudeCommit to long-term sustainability principles via grassroots ownership and local leadership.SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…TWITTER… @reboyle7Coach Bob Boyle has played and coached soccer in many capacities since his youth playing days in Okemos, Michigan. As a college student-athlete, he played soccer for the Bowling Green Falcons where he was a 1st Team All Mid-America Conference selection as the team achieved a #3 national ranking and an NCAA tournament appearance in 1992. As a board member at America SCORES Denver from 2006 - 2013 he supported ASD staff and chaired several initiatives to help advance ASD's innovative "poetry and soccer" mission (poesía + fútbol = alegría).In 2010 Bob was selected by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club and a panel of his coaching peers to receive Colorado Youth Soccer’s Developmental Coach of the Year award. He is Co-founder of grassroots community soccer projects SOCCER ELECTRIC and 303FUTSAL. Bob and his wife and three kids live, work, and play way too much soccer in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood.Bob coaches in the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club, FC Denver, and Denver Public Schools. He continues to help grow and improve access to soccer and futsal in Colorado.
Kristen Hamilton (born April 17, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League and for Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australian W-League.What’s it take to win a NWSL title? Play for your country and be a prolific goalscorer on two continents? Sporting Denver host Richie English catches up with homegrown talent Kristen Hamilton for a one on one shooting session. Winner takes all. Tune in…..SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…TWITTER…. @khamilton17INSTAGRAM…. k_ham17BIO…….Kristen Hamilton (born April 17, 1992) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League and for Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australian W-League.Hamilton grew up playing club soccer for the Colorado Storm. She attended Columbine High School from 2006–2010.University of Denver Pioneers, 2010–2013[edit]Hamilton attended the University of Denver from 2010 to 2013 where she played for the Denver Pioneers and became the school's all-time leader is points (138) and goals (51).She was one 25 NCAA players, in all divisions, to have 30+ goals and 20+ assists in their career and the only NCAA Division I athlete in history to be named player of the year in three different conferences. Hamilton finished her career ranked third at Denver in all-time assists with 36 and fifth nationally. She ranked fourth in career points and sixth in goals. Starting all 88 games in the forward position, she averaged 0.58 goals and 0.41 assists per game, ranking No. 21 in goals and No. 5 in assists per game nationally.In 2011, Hamilton was named Female Athlete of the year by the University of Denver and the team's Most Valuable Player. The following year in 2012, she was named NSCAA Third Team All-American and to the First Team All-West Region. She was named WAC Player of the Year and was a First Team All-WAC selection. The same year, she was twice named WAC Offensive Player of the Week for the weeks of September 10 and 24. She was also named College Sports 360's National Player of the week for Week 6.Western New York Flash, 2014–2016Hamilton was selected by the Western New York Flash as the 36th overall pick of the 2014 NWSL College Draft. She was the first University of Denver graduate to be selected in a NWSL draft. She did not play the 2014 season due to an ACL injury suffered in pre-season.Hamilton was part of the Flash team that won the 2016 NWSL Championship, she entered the game as a substitute in extra time.North Carolina Courage, 2017– present.Following the 2016 season, the Western New York Flash was sold and relocated to North Carolina.[7] She appeared in 16 regular season games for the Courage, scoring 4 goals. She appeared in North Carolina's semi-final match as a first half substitute, replacing the injured Debinha.In 2019, Hamilton scored her first career hat trick, followed by a four-goal game vs Houston to tie the league record for most goals in a single game.Western Sydney Wanderers - loan 2019.Hamilton was called up as an overaged player to the United States U23 team on August 21, 2019.Five days later, she received her first call-up to the senior team due to a number of injuries.On September 3, 2019, Hamilton earned her first cap with the senior national team, coming on in the second half for fellow NC Courage teammate Jessica MacDonald, in a friendly against Portugal.HonorsIndividual2013 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist2013 Senior CLASS Award finalistNWSL Second XI: 2019ClubWestern New York FlashNWSL Champions: 2016North Carolina CourageNWSL Champions: 2018, 2019NWSL Shield: 2017, 2018, 2019
Soccer, athletics, college football and rugby. YouTube star, educated, much traveled. A genuinely fine young man and Koi Sports champion.....(born 9 September 1999) Tyrese Johnson-Fisher is a former professional rugby union wing for Bristol Bears in Premiership Rugby. At the age of 15 a video of him playing for Oakham School emerged, with over 2.5 million views to date. He spent one year with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team in the NCAA's Sun Belt Conference, returned to the UK to play professional rugby and now ‘Back in the USA”.Richie English is quick out of the blocks as he and Tyrese get together to put points on the board with this enthralling whirlwind story. If you are an upcoming athlete with ambition, this broadcast is a must. Promo Video: https://youtu.be/7MFg6FNYjkwSOCIAL MEDIA LINK…TWITTER…. @tj_athlete Tyrese had competed for 'Oakham' and the 'Croydon Harriers,' which are renowned athletic clubs in his hometown. He rose to prominence after a streaming company captured his finest rugby skills and published a video on 'YouTube.' The video was watched by over two million viewers. In March 2015, he scored four spectacular tries for the under-15 team of 'Oakham School,' against 'Bishop Wordsworth,' during the 'NatWest Schools Cup.' He later played for the 'Leicester Tigers Academy' under-18 team, as a winger. He displayed his sheer brilliance there, too.With 'Oakham,' Tyrese toured all over South Africa, achieving impressive victories over local schools. With this level of performance, Tyrese was expected to prepare for the upcoming 'Premiership U18' league and other school-level competitions. Back then, everyone hoped Tyrese would try for the England under-18 selection, but he chose a completely different path, in a different nation altogether.Despite achieving fame in rugby, Tyrese decided to take a break from the sport and pursue football instead. However, Tyrese also focused on sprinting, another sport he had been excelling in for several years.At the age of 16, Tyrese recorded a win at the 60m 'National Indoor Finals.' He finished in just 6.89 seconds, representing the 'Croydon Harriers' (an athletic club based in Croydon, England). He also grabbed the third position in all of England in the under-17 100m sprint, which he finished in a record time of 10.73 seconds, to qualify for the 'Great Britain Juniors.' He is also a proficient long jumper. Tyrese’s compact physical frame (5 feet 10 inches, 194 pounds) not only helped him excel in sprinting but also earned him the running back position in his football team, something he had always dreamt of achieving.Tyrese then moved to the US to make it big in the American football scene. However, his journey to participate in the sport was not easy, as opportunities were limited overseas. Tyrese happened to watch a match of the 'Elite 200 Camp' in Troisdorf, Germany. This encouraged him to experiment with football with further determination. He then mailed a few footages of his rugby skills, including the viral 'YouTube' video, to the organizers of that camp. The footages were then relayed to the 'Under Armour' selection committee, which decided to give him a chance.Tyrese was released from the college program after a year. He then moved back to England to resume his rugby career. Following this, he remained focused on attracting the attention of Pat Lam, who was the coach of one of the premier rugby teams, the 'Bristol Bears.'
Colorado Select offers development and next-level identification opportunities to elite players and those who want to become elite. The Select program is available to all Colorado Soccer Association players and will offer a year-round supplemental training and development program to selected pool players in addition to international and domestic showcase opportunities for identification at the college, professional and youth national team level.Why has this Program been so successful? What makes it tick? What's it look like moving forward? Join us for this interactive interview with your host, Richie English. EDUCATIONUnited States Soccer Federation Coaching Licenses“B” November 2013 “A” license scheduled January 2015National Youth License July 2009Brigham Young UniversityB.A. Communications 1996-2000Major: Communications/Print JournalismMinor: Physical Education/CoachingProfessional PLAYING EXPERIENCESan Jose CyberRays and Carolina Courage 2001-2003WUSA-First women’s professional soccer leagueWorld Cup players from U.S., Brazil, Norway, China and GermanyPlayed forward, midfield and defender as a professional soccer playerFt. Collins Force and Utah Spiders 1998-2000W-League (Semi-Pro) 2-Time National Champion and MVPBrigham Young University Division I Soccer 1996-19993-Time All-American2-Time Conference MVP (WAC and MWC)BYU Hall of Fame InducteeDoherty High School 1993-19964-year Varsity starter and MVP5A state scoring leaderU.S.A Women’s National Team—Team Handball 2005-200810 CAPS including Pan Am ChampionshipsCOLLEGIATE COACHING EXPERIENCEUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA--LAS VEGAS 2000-2001Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Today’s college coaches are forced to adopt new technology at a faster rate than ever before due to current and pending situations that are out of our control. What are the newest coaching tools that let any coach create a supportive environment online? The team must stay together but how can they do that without meeting together on the field? Join your host, Richie English, and the head coach of the CU Buffaloes women, Danny Sanchez to talk about coaching a healthy team in the midst of our new safety guidelines. In 1995, Mesa Community College hired Sanchez to coach both its men's and women soccer teams. From 1995 to 2001, he compiled a 103–15–5 record with the women's team and a 96–36–7 record with the men's team. He was also the 1995 and 2001 Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.[1] In February 2002, Metropolitan State University hired Sanchez to coach its women's soccer team. Over six seasons, Sanchez took the Roadrunners to a 128–11–7 record and the 2004 and 2006 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship.[4] At the same time as he was coaching Metro State, Sanchez also served as the head coach of the Mile High Edge in the W-League.[5] In December 2007, Sanchez moved to the University of Wyoming. Sanchez did not experience as much success with the Cowgirls as with his two previous collegiate teams. Over four seasons, he took them to a 36–34–11 record.[6] On December 19, 2011, Sanchez became the head coach of the University of Colorado women's team.Follow the Buffaloes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cubuffssoccerInstagram: @CUCoachSanchez
There’s no hiding from the absence of the US men qualifying for the world cup in Russia. Compare that to the US women taking the 3 out of the last 4 cups. If the US men are going to make it further into the tournament something’s got to change. With college program that’s consistently sitting on top of the national standings D1 head coach, Jamie Franks, sits down with our host, Richie English to talk about the specific development that goes into the 18 - 23 age range, college academics, and overall athletic training to determine how the US is improving its plan to compete and win at the next world cup. Jamie Franks completed his fifth season as Denver's head men's soccer coach and his eighth with the program overall in 2019 after being named the program's 10th head coach in January of 2015. In five seasons, the head coach of the 2016 National Coaching Staff of the Year has put together a record of 67-24-13, improving Denver's record since Franks joined the staff as an assistant in 2012 to 102-41-21. Combined as a player and coach, Franks is 201-68-38 in college soccer, having reached five of the last 13 College Cups and winning a national championship at Wake Forest as a player in that span. The four-time Summit League Coach of the Year and the head coach of the 2016 NSCAA West Regional Staff of the Year was the youngest head coach in Division I in 2015 and the second youngest in 2016, earning the promotion from his assistant coaching role following the departure of Bobby Muuss to Wake Forest. In just his second season in charge, Franks led the Pioneers to their first College Cup appearance in program history after picking up multiple wins (three) in the NCAA Tournament for the first time and earning their first postseason victory since 1970. Franks ended his second season at 35-2-6, having not lost in the regular season and have not suffered a defeat in regulation in his coaching tenure through two seasons. Under the Wake Forest alum, the Pioneers became the first program since Clemson in 1977-78 to finish consecutive regular seasons unbeaten.In five seasons in charge, Franks has been to the NCAA Tournament four times and has received byes as one of the top-16 seeds in three of those campaigns.Franks tenure has also produced the top grade point average in the country in three-straight seasons (2015-17), the second-best grade point average in the country once (2018), three University of Denver Gold Vest awards (2015, 2016, 2018), the first four MLS First Round picks in program history (Dunk – 2017, Hamilton, 2017, Smith, 2018, Shinyashiki, 2019) and 2017 Colorado Rapids Homegrown signing Kortne Ford, who would have likely gone in the top-5 of the 2017 MLS Super Draft. Shinyashiki was named the MLS Rookie of the Year in 2019 following his 28-goal season with the Pioneers in 2018. Franks Year-By-Year2015 – 15-1-3 – NCAA Second Round – Summit League Coach of the Year2016 – 20-1-3 – NCAA College Cup – National Coaching Staff of the Year – Summit League Coach of the Year2017 – 11-6-2 – Summit League Coach of the Year2018 – 15-4-2 – NCAA Second Round – Summit League Coach of the Year2019 - 6-12-3 - NCAA First Round
Coach Morgan Murray grew up playing basketball, baseball & soccer in Littleton, Colorado. On the weekends, Morgan and his family would venture off to the Poudre River led by his river rafting Dad, Jay. Morgan played soccer for Littleton United from 1995-2009 under Tony Hurt. Morgan graduated from Heritage High School after playing Varsity soccer for three years under Tony Hurt. He then traveled across the United States while attending college and playing/coaching soccer in Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, Philadelphia, California, and Colorado. Morgan has been fortunate to coach for several clubs in Colorado including FC Boulder, FC Denver, Trebol Soccer Club, Colorado Storm Soccer Club, Real Colorado Soccer Club & ThunderRidge High School. Morgan completed college in 2012 from Grand Canyon University and now helps college students cut the cost of college with Solutions for Tuition. Morgan is currently the Founder of Parker Football Club (Parker FC) the newest addition to the Colorado Soccer family, which offers youth & adult soccer programs in the Southern/Denver Metro Area.CONTACTS DETAILS….INSTAGRAM @ParkerfootballclubTWITTER… @pfcfootballclubWEBSITE… www.parkerfc.com
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