#SpreadTheSand

Braeden Small, player for Beach Soccer LA, joins host Dillon Thompson to talk about her experience training with beach soccer club Tokyo Verdy in Japan. Follow and like/subscribe to Full On Beach Soccer on all social media platforms for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Ben Astorga, Assistant Coach of the US Men's Beach Soccer National Team, answers the following questions at the conclusion of the ID Camp held in Oceanside, California: 1. What were you excited about heading into this camp hosted in Oceanside, CA? 2. What are the goals of these camps? 3. What are you most excited about this year for the US Men's Beach Soccer National Team? Follow and like/subscribe to Full On Beach Soccer on all social media platforms for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

In this bonus episode of #SpreadTheSand, Full On Beach Soccer Representative Michael Sierra (@msierra__) interviews Santiago Aizate (@santy_coach), Head Coach of the Colombian Beach Soccer National Team.  This interview was held in Cali, Colombia ahead of the Torneo Union B. S. De Futbol Playa.  Sierra has had the opportunity to observe and train with Union Beach Soccer (@unionbeachsoccer), and is now supporting them in competition as the players look to showcase their skill in front of Coach Aizate.  Santiago discusses how he's searching for talent in new parts of the country and what he envisions for the future of the national team.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Jeané Sunseri-Warp (@jeane6), captain of the US Women's Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) and CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub), joins the show to talk about how far our women have come since the program's beginning! Jeané highlights the feeling of taking home the trophy after winning in El Salvador with the National Team, and the amazing growth Europe has to offer for a lot of American players. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Ali Hall (@alexandriaehall) and Kierra Scalercio (@kickinkiki10) of CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub) join the show to talk about their excitement for playing in the Euros! Ali and Kierra also highlight the other women from the US who will be playing on various teams in the competition. Show your support by tuning in via Recast starting June 6th, 2022. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Fermin Carranza (@efecarranza) joins #SpreadTheSand to discuss the beach soccer league in Argentina, his club Ferro Beach Soccer (@ferrobeach), and his perspective on beach soccer in the States. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Ashley Triplett (@a_trip6), current US Women's Beach Soccer National Team Player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk USA winning the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup, her first international goal, and what Beach Soccer VB (@beach_soccer_vb) has cooking for the community. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Andres Navas (@andressnl), current US Men's Beach Soccer National Team Player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk about his time as a player at Florida Gulf Coast University, how beach soccer humbled him in his very first game, and turning his passion for training into a business (@topclasstraining). If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Ben Astorga (@benphilipe), current US Men's Beach Soccer National Team Assistant Coach (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk about his time as a player for the US National Team, coaching the Trinidad & Tobago Beach Soccer National Team, and making his transition back alongside Francis Farberoff (@francisfarberoff) to the States. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leaving a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Conner Rezende (@_kiingcon), current US Men's Beach Soccer National Team player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk his debut with the National Team, what he took away from the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, and winning MVP at the National Beach Soccer League Coast Guard Open (@_nbsl_). If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Xavier Snaer-Williams (@xavier.smiles) of SoCal BSC (@socalbsc) & now the San Diego Sockers (@sandiegosockers) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk his Major Arena Soccer League debut, how he plans on developing his skills further through arena soccer, and being the youngest player on the US Men's Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) roster to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Danielle Kovacevic (@bellabfitness) of CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub) and current US Women's Beach Soccer National Team player (@ussoccer_ent) joins #SpreadTheSand to talk her path to becoming a vegan, owning a plant-based restaurant, and how that ties into to her success and future aspirations as a beach soccer player.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Louise Arseneault (@louise_arseneault) and Kierra Scalercio (@kickinkiki10) of CaliBSC (@calibeachsoccerclub) join #SpreadTheSand to talk connection in the beach soccer community!  Louise, Kierra, and I talk their introduction to beach soccer, how they continue to incorporate beach into their coaching careers, how important the youth are in growing the game, and of course, their first championship win as CaliBSC at the most recent NBSL (@_nbsl_) event. CaliBSC is also sponsored by BLR Athletique (@blr_athletique) who we appreciate so much for their support of these women and beach soccer as a whole.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Michael Butler (@likemike279) is the first guest of 2022 and season 4 of #SpreadTheSand!  Michael and I talk about his non-traditional introduction to beach soccer, participating in the NBSL (@_nbsl_) Coast Guard Open with the Bahamas National team, and what aspirations both he and his country have when it comes to beach soccer.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Antonio Chavez (@antonio_chavez9) joins the show to talk SoCal Beach Soccer Club (@socalbsc), his US Beach Soccer National team debut (@ussoccer_ent), and what it was like winning the Best Young Player Award during the Fifa World Cup Qualifiers.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Ali Hall (@alexandriaehall) joins the show to talk NorCal Beach Soccer Club (@norcalwomens_bsc), playing in the Euro Winners Cup with Newteam Beach Soccer Club (@beachsoccer.newteam), and her debut for the US Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) at the Women's Intercontinental Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Nico Perea (@nicolasperea) joins the show to talk his collegiate soccer career with Syracuse University, his high level introduction to beach soccer, the start to his US Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) career at the Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers in Costa Rica, and the most recent competition he was a part of at the World Cup itself in Russia.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Lauren Leslie (@laurenjulialeslie) joins the show to talk her start with beach soccer and where it has taken her. Lauren is a current US Women's Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent) player who has seen the program grow from its first competition to now getting ready for its first Women's Intercontinental Cup in Moscow, Russia. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Morgan Church (@mchurch9) joins the show to discuss her recent appointment as head coach of the US Women's Beach Soccer National Team (@ussoccer_ent). Morgan talks about her coaching career thus far, her experience working for the US Soccer Federation, and gets into the teams upcoming competition in Moscow, Russia for the Women's Intercontinental Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Christi Yount (@Christmas237), US Beach Soccer National Team goalkeeper, takes over #SpreadTheSand and flips the script on its normal host. The North American Sand Soccer Championships (@sandsoccer_nassc) had a lot of amazing moments, one of which involved Dillon Thompson (@djthom26) stepping in goal for NBSL (@_NBSL_) and trying to navigate unfamiliar territory. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Louie Moedano (@louie_moedano11) joins the show to discuss the 2021 Concacaf Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Christi Yount (@Christmas237) joins the show to discuss everything Women’s Beach Soccer in the States. Christi is a current US Women’s Beach Soccer National team player who expresses her excitement for being a part of US Soccer history, always growing with every playing opportunity that comes along, and what’s on the horizon for her and some of her teammates in the near future. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Aldo Balsano (@Aldinho01) joins the show to discuss everything the National Beach Soccer League (@_NBSL_) has been up to. We talk player camps, friendlies against the Bahamas National Team, and what we think about the World Cup Qualifiers in May. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Gabe Silveira (@gcamelosilveira) joins the show to discuss his introduction to beach soccer, his favorite goal scored for the United States, and his experience at the most recent National Beach Soccer League event where he won MVP and Golden Toe. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Ryan Gillespie (@ryang0408) joins the show to discuss his experience with US Beach Soccer in the early development of the national team, a serious injury he has recently gone through, and how determined he is to make a strong comeback. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Returner Megan Wharton (@nutmeg_9), Rebecca Staylor (@rlstaylor), and Ashley Triplett (@a_trip6) join the show and discuss how they are seeing beach soccer continue to grow in the United States, especially the women's game.  Megan talks about how excited she is, as a current member of the US Beach Soccer National Team, to see all of the great competition amongst women players at the most recent National Beach Soccer League (@_NBSL_) event.  Rebecca and Ashley express their excitement to be training virtually with the national team, and also describe their individual player achievements and local community achievements with the youth in their area.  If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you're listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Louie Moedano (@louie_moedano11) joins the show and discusses how he got into beach soccer at a young age and how it quickly became his focus and passion moving forward. Louie is Co-Founder of Castaways Soccer Club (@Castaways_SC) which has proven to be a pivotal component in the growth of Nonprofit The Lux Academy (@The.Lux.Academy) that aims to give back to the Oceanside community in California. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow @FullOnBeachSoccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Cesar and Rich from The Lux Academy (@The.Lux.Academy) join the show to talk about the merging of two beach soccer clubs and how they plan to serve their community in 2021 through the beautiful game and various avenues of opportunity. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow @FullOnBeachSoccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s United States Beach Soccer National Teams, Francis Farberoff (@FrancisFarberoff) returns to the show to talk about all of the talent he had the opportunity to scout at the NBSL (@_NBSL_) Player ID Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow @FullOnBeachSoccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Ebiye Jeremy Udo-Udoma, otherwise known as @HandballNinja on all social media. Ebiye and I discuss how his athleticism with his hands led him to representing the United States through Handball and Touch Rugby. A good portion of our conversation is geared towards the World Beach Games and the rise of beach sports that hopefully leads to involvement in future Olympics. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow @FullOnBeachSoccer on social media for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode are Lucas and Shahbaaz Kara, founders of Canada Beach Soccer (@CanBeachSoccer). We discuss how Canada Beach Soccer has maintained a strong team culture, what makes for successful clubs and leagues, and what Canada Beach Soccer is looking forward to in 2021. If you have a second, subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on. Follow on Instagram @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Tanner Akol of the United States Men’s Beach Soccer National Team. Tanner and I talk about the start to his beach soccer career, how he got on ESPN, and an intense PK shootout against El Salvador to gain birth into the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Follow on Instagram @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Aldo Balsano (@aldinho01) of the National Beach Soccer League (@_NBSL_). Aldo and I discuss his time playing goalkeeper with the United States Beach National team, how the NBSL started, and what he envisions the league will look like in the future. Follow on Instagram @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode are the hosts of the podcast MLS Gone Wild (@MLSGoneWild). Blake, Mike D, Poopis, and I talk about how we know each other from our time playing college soccer together, which current and former MLS players would ball out on the sand, and how the MLS could promote beach soccer in a way that’s mutually beneficial for each club as well. Follow on Instagram @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Luisa Meza (@luisameza13) of @norcalwomens_bsc. Luisa and I discuss how she developed as a player on the grass, her transition to the sand, her wide variety of beach soccer club experience, and her decision to play nationally for the United States over Portugal. Follow on Instagram @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

Kristall and Braga delivered an amazing final in the Euro Winner’s Cup, listen in to get my recap on the first place match. I also breakdown the players submitted to me that you all believe would do well on the sand. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Tina Lowry of @HRSCElite & @beach_soccer_vb. Tina has been a huge part in growing beach soccer in Virginia Beach through organized trainings, scrimmages, and clinics for youth in the community. Her and I discuss the steady growth of these two women’s clubs and how they hope to continue to grow into an eventual league for beach soccer. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

It is great to see beach soccer competition making a gradual return. Tune in as I discuss my thoughts on the five teams that competed in Nazaré, Portugal this past week and how the reigning champs, Portugal, keep their form going undefeated. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Curtis Kirby of @mesaball757. Curtis is a former college soccer player whose aspirations took him to Brazil where he found his drive again. Being a Virginia Beach native, he continues to promote and grow soccer on the sand through individual trainings, footvolley, mesa ball, and more. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is US Beach Soccer Player & Captain of NorCal Beach Soccer, Jeané Sunseri-Warp. Jeané and I discuss her tournament experience both in the States and abroad, how excited we are to see beach soccer on the women’s side grow, and Jeane answers some questions submitted by listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is US Virgin Islands Beach National Team & Great Lakes Beach Soccer goalkeeper Michael Vollmer. Vollmer and I discuss his experience with beach soccer in the Midwest, what his transition has been from point man in the attack to furthest man back in the net, and how he has forged relationships with a multitude of amazing players through taking opportunities as they come. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is United States Beach Soccer Captain and Player/Coach of the Tacoma Stars, Nick Perera. Perera and I talk about his time growing up in Europe, how small-sided fútbol became Nick’s bread and butter, and how he got involved with beach soccer at the national level. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is England and Team Great Britain national player Katie James. Katie and I discuss her experience playing for Portsmouth FC both on the grass and sand, how playing on multiple surfaces has helped improve her technical ability, and what it felt like to reach the World Beach Games Final with Team GB. Follow on Instagram @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Chris Toth, current goalkeeper for the United States Beach National Team and MASL club, the Ontario Fury. Toth and I discuss how his indoor game compliments his game on the sand, his experiences playing abroad in Hungary in their beach soccer league, as well as how dangerous a goalkeeper can be in beach soccer through some miraculous goal scoring stories of his own. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

With me on this episode is Ryan Futagaki, who has recently retired from the United States Beach National Team. Ryan and I discuss his playing experience for the national team on both the sand and grass, his time at UCLA, and how with the right mentality and grit ,young players can be successful throughout their career. Stay tuned in as we finish our chat with Futagaki’s endeavors for beach soccer growth, more specifically with the Women’s side. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

The North American Sand Soccer Championships is a huge beach soccer event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia that attracts participants from all over the country and even other parts of the world. I sit down with Director of Operations Matt Whalen & Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Soccer Council Lauren Bland, as we discuss the early history of this tournament, and all of the benefits it has on the surrounding community and the growth of this beautiful game. Follow on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer for more beach soccer content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

For this episode, I sit down with Head Coach of the USWBNT & Assistant Coach of the USMBNT, Francis Farberoff! Francis goes through his experiences as a player for beach clubs like the Seattle Sounders and Corinthians. He also describes his experience with the United States National team as both a player and coach. Francis has co-founded FBS FC, a youth club in Florida where he incorporates beach soccer into their trainings, and closes out with his opinion on national tournaments and what young players should be doing to reach the next level in their game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

For this episode, I talk with Shahbaaz Kara, Captain and CRO of Canada Beach Soccer. Shahbaaz and I talk the history of CBS and their journey to becoming a nationally recognized sport in Canada. We also discuss their participation in the Italian Beach Soccer Tour and how invested they are in the future of beach soccer, starting with the youth. Follow and share if you enjoyed! Direct messages are open for comments and suggestions on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer #SpreadTheSand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

For this episode, I talk with Megan Wharton who captains the US Women’s Beach National Team. Her and I discuss how she started playing beach soccer, her experience being a part of the very first US Women’s Beach National Team, and her vision for the future of beach soccer in the US, specifically engaging the youth and more playing opportunities such as tournaments and leagues. Follow and share if you enjoyed! Direct messages are open for comments and suggestions on Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer #SpreadTheSand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support

A podcast about Beach Soccer with the intent to further expose people to this growing sport. I look to explain what makes this game so fascinating to watch and even more enjoyable to play. Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fullonbeachsoccer/support