WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast

How can youth soccer players be mindful when fueling during the holiday season? Get some tips from Stephanie Militano, owner of SM Nutrition on the latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.   Learn more about SM Nutrition: www.smnutritionrd.com.  

Check out our latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch podcast with sleep scientist, Dr. Amy Bender! She shares invaluable sleep tips for young soccer players as we transition back to standard time this weekend.

What can we do to help our athletes that suffer from performance anxiety and sports burnout? We talk about it with Dr. Ashley Coker-Cranney of Whole Brain Solutions, LLC on the next episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast. 

Coaching soccer is more than just Xs and Os. Coaches need to be looking for opportunities for personal and professional growth. We speak with Marty Beall from Inkwell Sports Solutions (and former NCAA D1 women's soccer coach) about coaching development as well as college recruiting on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

WVSA State Referee Administrator Mike McCarthy came back on our podcast to give a state of the union on the referee program. We talk referee numbers, upcoming events as well as programs in place to help our referees develop.   For more information on the WVSA Referee Program, please visit www.wvsoccer.net and click "Referee" from the navigation menu.

What are the top 5 most frequently asked questions when it comes to athlete nutrition? Find out and get the answers to those questions with Stephanie May-Militano, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition.

The numbers continue to dwindle. We are facing a serious crisis as there is a shortage of referees in youth sports. Find out the details behind this issue and what we can do to reverse the trend with Branda Hilton, Founder and CEO of Officially Human. Visit Officially Human at: www.OfficiallyHuman.com.  

When it comes to your menstrual cycle, nutrition can play such an important part. Get some tips and advice to a healthier cycle from Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition.

What are some things we can do as parents to help raise happy, healthy, successful athletes? We talk with Asia Mape, founder of ILoveToWatchYouPlay.com on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.   Website: www.ilovetowatchyouplay.com  

Excited to welcome back Jenny Rearick on this week's episode of WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast. Jenny is a communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak. She will be providing our coaches tips to better communicating with players and parents this upcoming season. Check it out!

What should you do when you wake up in the middle of the night? How is "blue light" affecting your sleep? Find out these answers and more with Dr. Amy Bender, director of sleep science at Cerebra. 

What is the latest with US Adult Soccer? What is planned for 2023? Find out with John Motta, president of USASA, as we welcome him to the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

We kick off a brand new year and and new season of WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast with US Youth Soccer CEO, Skip Gilbert. We talk about some of the initiatives of USYS in 2023. Don't miss this "state of the union" with Skip Gilbert.

What should youth soccer players be looking at when it comes to an off season strength and conditioning program? Find out with Karli Sewell, director of strength and conditioning at S2 Breakthrough.  

Have we let money and power take over youth soccer (and youth sports in general)? Will we do anything (and spend anything) to get that elusive college athletic scholarship? We talked to Linda Flanagan, author of the book "Take Back The Game" about this subject. Check out what she had to say on the latest episode of our podcast.

What should a nutrition plan for soccer players during their off season look like? Get some advice from Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition, on the latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast. 

Interested in the WVSA Olympic Development Program? What is it about? What are the benefits? Want more information? Dr. Peter McGahey, WVSA Olympic Development Program Director, answers most of your questions in the latest edition of our podcast. 

It can be extremely hard for student athletes to properly fuel around the school day. Stephanie May-Militano, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition, is here to provide tips to fueling and hydration between classes, before trainings and matches as well as after a hard session. 

Why is it important that we have more women coaching soccer in our state? Why are coaching licenses important? Find out with Erika Yohn, USSF C License Coach and Goalkeeper Coach with the WVSA Olympic Development Program.

What do we need to do as coaches and parents/spectators to keep keep our youth referees in the game for years to come? What can we do to help them develop? Find out with Jason Francois, Director of Referee Services for Nebraska Youth Soccer League on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

What are some things to keep in mind as you head into the pre-season as a youth soccer coach? Find out from Ian Barker, Soccer Coach Instructor. 

Summer is over and it's time to get back into a productive sleep routine. Get some tips and advice from Dr. Amy Bender, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra. 

With pre-season soccer quickly approaching, soccer players need to get back into the zone when it comes to nutrition. What are some tips to getting your nutrition on point? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition, as we dive into the subject here on the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.   For more information on Lindsay Hazard and Cherish Nutrition, click here: https://www.cherishnutrition.net/

Ever hear "If you score a goal, I'll give you $5."? Is there a problem with parents or families using this method? Excited to welcome Shay Haddow from Alpha Girl Confidence back to the podcast to talk about this subject and so much more about player motivation and incentives.

Did you know there is a lot more to play college soccer than you think? Find out what it's like and the various pressures athletes face with Kerrigan Johnson, former D2 collegiate soccer player. 

SOCCER COACHES - THIS EPISODE IS YOUR YOU! We are excited to welcome Jenny Rearick, communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak, back to the podcast to talk about how soccer coaches can give more effective feedback to their players. 

Today, we talk about a tough topic: suicide. May is #MentalHealthMonth. WVSA is committed to the mental health of our members and not afraid to tackle the tough topics. With the recent deaths of two collegiate athletes, we speak with Dr. Ashley Coker Cranney of Whole Brain Solutions, LLC about suicide. What are the warning signs? What can parents and coaches do? Find out and listen.   National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255    

Join us as Stephanie May, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition, talks about how female youth soccer players can be properly fueled during their menstrual cycle. She will be providing FIVE tips for our players that can be implemented immediately.

Great new episode of the podcast coming your way. We talk to Andy Seraphin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, about the things youth players can do to keep themselves fit and healthy this spring season. DON'T MISS IT! #soccer #fit #healthy #physicaltherapy #injured #wellness #development

What can coaches, clubs, parents and associations do to better develop our young referees and keep them in the game? Find out the thoughts of Jason Hutchinson, State Referee Administrator, Idaho Soccer Referee Committee. 

WVSA is excited to welcome author Jon Townsend to the show to talk about his new book, "It's Just A Ball". It's an amazingly insightful book for both soccer players and coaches. Don't miss this episode with Jon.   Buy "It's Just A Ball" here: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Just-Ball-Exploring-Complexity/dp/1911121936

Did you know that the words you use as a youth soccer coach can affect your players? Same things goes for parents. Find out more from Jenny, Rearick, communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch podcast.

So, what is TOPSoccer and how can you start a program in your community? Find out with Pete Bussa, US Youth Soccer East Region TOPSoccer Chair. 

How should both youth soccer coaches manage a lopsided soccer match? Find out the answers with Tommy Geis, Assistant Technical Director of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association on the latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

How should youth soccer players be properly fueling for weekend soccer tournaments? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition. 

Are you looking for better, more fun training activities? Don't have the time you need to plan a session? Get the MOJO app and plan your training sessions for the season this Spring. Hear from John Howe of MOJO about the best secret weapon you can have in your coaching arsenal. 

Excited to welcome Jerad Minnick, Director of Grounds and Environmental Management for Maryland SoccerPlex, to the podcast. We will be talking about tips and tricks to getting your fields ready for the spring season and how to keep them looking good. 

Excited to welcome back Gerard Jones, UEFA A License Coach and Founder of Ulearnbly, to the podcast as we help soccer coaches prepare for the upcoming spring season. Don't miss this episode.

Is your youth soccer player suffering from confidence issues both on and off the field? Get some tips and advice from Shay Haddow, Author of the book "She The Confident" and owner of Alpha Girl Confidence. For more information about Shay Haddow and her company, visit: www.alphagirlconfidence.com To purchase Shay's book, "She The Confident", visit: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/book  

What should I do if I wake up in the middle on the night? How can I fall back to sleep faster? Find out the answer to these and other questions from Dr. Amy Bender, Director of Sleep Science at Cerebra. 

Excited to talk to Skip Gilbert, CEO of US Youth Soccer, on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast. Skip will let us know everything going on with the organization in 2022.  For more information on US Youth Soccer, visit: www.usyouthsoccer.org.

Excited to welcome back Stephanie May, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition, to the podcast to talk about getting back on track nutritionally after the holidays. Get some practical advice and tips from our favorite RD.  For more information on Stephanie May, click this link: https://www.smnutritionrd.com/ To purchase Stephanie's book, "Fueling Performance Playbook", click here: https://www.smnutritionrd.com/playbook  

Can parents count on a "full-ride" soccer scholarship for their kid? What do college coaches want in a player? Can poor sideline parent behavior cause coaches to not recruit a player? Find out the thoughts of Marty Beall, Head Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Richmond, on the newest episode of WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast. 

Are you a youth soccer player that wants to take their game to the next level? Performance nutrition may be your key. Hear the thoughts of Dr. James Morehen, performance nutritionist and author of the new book, "The Performance Nutritionist", on this episode of WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

Should youth soccer players be taking a different approach when it comes to fueling during the off-season? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition. #soccer #nutrition #fueling

Would you like to be a better soccer coach? Looking for some tools to help you build better relationships and improve development in youth players? Hear the thoughts of Greg Winkler, soccer coach and author of the book "The Transformational Coach". 

What is the truth behind some of the food and beverage items that are marketed to youth soccer players? Find out with Lauren Link, registered dietitian and Director of Sports Nutrition at Purdue University.

So...your soccer season is over. What should you be doing to help your body recover before your start again? Find out some tips from Kevin Brooks, Certified Athletic Trainer at Marshall Sports Medicine Institute. 

Do you think your child is being bullied in youth soccer? Are you a soccer coach that suspects that bullying may be going on within your team? Get some advice and tips from Dr. Ashley Coker-Cranney, psychotherapist from Whole Brain Solutions. 

Are you having issues towards the end of your soccer season? Maybe a change in your nutritional plan is needed. Find out some great tips from Stephanie May, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition. 

What can you do to stay healthy and fit in the last weeks of your soccer season? Get some great tips from Dr. Andy Seraphin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.