Podcasts about United Soccer Coaches

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Dave Simeone, Director or Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, along with Winston Pool, Head WSOC Coach of Cedar Park and Jerson Carrasco, Head MSOC Coach of Klein Cain. Coach Simeone talks about the upcoming United Soccer Coaches blended Advanced National course, hosted by West Texas A&M, while both Coach Pool and Carrasco give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their upcoming State Championship matches. We wrap up with a look at the upcoming State Finals in Georgetown! Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 4-6-2025]

If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Chris Panayiotou is currently the Virginia Rush Boys Director of Coaching – Developmental Programs, and has been in that role since 2014. Prior to that he served as the Virginia Rush Boys Director of Coaching in 2022, and as a US Soccer Coached Educator Developer for their Grassroots Licenses. He currently holds his UEFA B, USSF B, C, D National Youth License, Director of Coaching License, USSF Coach Educator License Grassroots and Club Technical Leaders. Previous Positions and Accolades: Rush Soccer (SPI) Developmental Technical Director, 2014 to 2022 Rush Select XI Staff Coach, 2010 to 2022 Wisconsin Rush Developmental Director, 2010-2014 MYSC Developmental Director, 2007-2010 Omar has a passion for developing and mentoring intelligent, creative and technically proficient players. He has obtained his USSF B License and is currently coaching the Arlington SA U19 Boys ECNL team. Previously he coached the Arlington SA U13 and U14 ECNL Boys Academy teams, and was a part of the United Soccer Coaches 30-Under-30 Class of 2020-21. He has been able to observe coaches at professional clubs AFC Ajax, FC Utrecht, Telstar FC, Hellerup IK, ENPPI, Benfica FC, DC United, Brisbane Roar FC and Moreton Bay United FC. Finally, he played professionally in Egypt and Australia (Helwan El 3am, Moreton City Excelsior FC, Wynnum Wolves FC) and at the collegiate level for Bryant University and the University of Mary Washington. ______________________ Follow us! @worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr @worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7Bzm Spotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTG YouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL #youthsoccer #development #youthdevelopment #academy #grassroots #ussoccer #coaching #coach #soccer #play #travel #grind #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast

Rusty Oglesby, President of United Soccer Coaches and Head WSOC Coach of Hardin-Simmons University, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention. 

Skye founded Soccer Parenting and The Sideline Project, which aims to engage parents in improving youth sports. Skye is a sought-after speaker for parents, coaches, clubs and players. A former professional player, Skye was a collegiate and youth All-American goalkeeper, Defensive MVP of the NCAA Final Four (1993) and State Champion track athlete. Skye has coached extensively at the grassroots, youth, and collegiate levels. An MBA graduate of the University of Richmond, Skye has earned her USSF “B” License, the National Goalkeeper License and is a Coach Educator for U.S. Soccer and United Soccer Coaches. And this is why I am excited to bring you this conversation with Skye. She has vast experience in coach education and she offers very powerful perspectives that can help all of us become more aligned to a sporting system that makes a positive difference. Talking Points: The lone voice in creating a connection Putting a foundation of culture in place Past hurt informs future fear Why you can have the best strategy in the world but it's useless if the Human potential is missing Winning is a process bigger than you Why leadership is a show and not a tell If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources Practitioner Project 20/20 The Coach Toolbox Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell Soul: Beyond the Athlete by Jonathan Harding How to Create True Impact Exploring perceptions of performance support team effectiveness in elite sport Changes in head staff members in male elite-level football teams are associated with increased hamstring injury burden for that season: the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study Connect with Skye: X: @SoccerParenting Facebook: SoccerParenting http://www.SoccerParenting.com

He is the head coach for women's soccer at Belmont Abbey College, a Catholic college in North Carolina. Having started there in 2011, he has a .633 winning percentage and has earned two conference regular season championships, two conference tournament championships, and competed in three NCAA postseason tournaments. Prior to Belmont Abbey, he also held head coaching jobs at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Truman State University, and as an assistant coach at the United States Air Force Academy.  He had played college soccer at the United States Air Force Academy. After graduation, he competed for the active-duty USAF Soccer Team in 1984 and 1985, and was selected to the United States Armed Forces National Team in 1984. He served as Faith-Based Coaches Community Chair for United Soccer Coaches from 2017-2022 and is now on the Board of Directors. He has even completed several marathons, including the Boston Marathon.

Randy Waldrum has a storied career in the coaching ranks. He was the head coach of the women's soccer team at Notre Dame for 14 seasons years, where he led the program to incredible heights. Under his leadership, Notre Dame became a perennial power. In his time there, Waldrum led the Fighting Irish to two national championships, capturing the College Cup title in 2004 and '10. His teams won eight Big East Tournament titles and appeared in eight NCAA Final Four games in that span. Waldrum was the first coach in NCAA history to lead a team to a national title in his/her first season with a program. He wrapped up his tenure at Notre Dame with a mark of 292-58-17 (.819). He also has coached in the NWSL and two women's national teams (currently Nigeria and previously Trinidad and Tobago). Though less known publicly for his work in soccer coaching education, his contributions in that area are equally impressive and appreciated by the soccer community. Waldrum is a former president of United Soccer Coaches and continues to advance coaching education in a variety of ways. Visit our website for more information: ⁠FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com Host: Kent Malmros Guests: Randy Waldrum (Women's Soccer Coach, University of Pittsburgh / Head Coach, Nigerian Women's National Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1941, National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) was founded. Now known as United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coaches organization in America (and the world) has been a key driver for the continued and evolving education of the coaching ranks. They were an initial investor in the coaching curriculum developed by US Soccer and then created their own programs later. The United Soccer Coaches organizes an annual convention that draws over 15,000 attendees and 200 vendors, connecting the soccer community in a vital way. Former president of United Soccer Coaches, Dr. Missy Price, joined us to share her journey through the coaching ranks and her passion for coaching education. She talks about her tenure at the helm of United Soccer Coaches and how she believes it and other organizations have advanced the discipline of coaching in America. Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Visit our website for more information: ⁠⁠FoundingFutbol.com Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Dr. Missy Price (Vice President of Education & Development, US Club Soccer ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience by pulling the curtain back on mistakes while podcasting, recent success of the local NHL Boston Bruins and NBA Boston Celtics, and wraps up the opening segment with thoughts on Australian Rules Football.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features Freddie Beckmann, the Goalkeeper Coach at Bridgewater State University (MA) where the topic is on experiences of a first-year coach.  "Coaches Corner" will feature the second of three weekly segments on vision training with TJ Kostecky and Len Bilous. News and Analysis will feature a United Soccer Coaches analysis of coaching salaries and benefits.   And the great Rob Ellis in his Euro Soccer Report will feature the latest news in professional soccer in England. The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com. Next week's guest in the "Conversation with the Coach" segment will be Jimmy Odierna, the successful boys coach at Needham HS (MA) where the topic will be the place of high school soccer in the overall US soccer player development landscape. Enjoy the show!

Welcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with commentary on last week's show, the upcoming Inter Miami - New England Revolution match, and his article in the Spring Edition of the United Soccer Coaches Journal.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" features Dave Simeone, the Director of Education Programs for United Soccer Coaches where the conversation focuses on continued professional development. The "Coaches Corner" segment will feature Paul Robinson discussing developing press resistance, and the great Rob Ellis in his Euro Soccer Report will feature a piece on the latest standings in professional soccer in England. The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com. Next week's guest in the "Conversation with the Coach" segment will be Joe Campbell, the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Dean College in Massachusetts. Enjoy the show!

Dave Simeone is the Director of Education Programming for the United Soccer Coaches, the largest coaching organization in the world. Over many decades Dave has seen the game of soccer continue to grow and his insights, wisdom and knowledge are second to none.On this episode of Cal South's "The Bear & the Ball" podcast, Dave talks with host Nick Webster about game models, data, and how the game of football continues to evolve.

Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Before there was Beckham or Messi coming to America to play for Major League Soccer Franchises, there was Pelé and his stint with the New York Cosmos. From 1975-1977 the world's most recognized footballer spent the twilight of his career helping this country fall in love with the beautiful game.  His time playing in the North American Soccer League (NASL) provided a blueprint for what success could look like for the sport in this country. It boosted the NASL to previously unseen heights. Unfortunately, Pelé's (second) retirement also showed the continued vulnerability of America's top flight professional league. This episode explores the many layers of his time in New York and it's long-term impact on the game in the US. Our guest on this episode is Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis; he has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. He also was the soccer columnist for the New York Daily News for 22 years. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island, New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists and United Soccer Coaches (formerly National Soccer Coaches Association of America), is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written nine books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. He is also a member of four Halls of Fame, including the Eastern New York Soccer Hall and Long Island Soccer Football League Soccer Hall. Visit our website for more information: ⁠⁠FoundingFutbol.com Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Micahel Lewis (Writer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with a follow up from last week's pay to play rant. Seems like the message might have resonated with some club folks!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature Barry Gorman, Senior National Staff Coach with United Soccer Coaches and former Head Men's Soccer Coach at Penn State University.  The topic is- "Modern Trends in Coaching". "Coaches Corner" will feature a segment from Don Norton about evaluating your coaching session. A terrific rebroadcast from Rob Ellis will focus on an overview of the game in the UK. So much great stuff!The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.Next week's guest in the "Conversation with the Coach" segment will be Valerio Rocca from the Soccer School of Excellence in Toronto, Canada. The topic will be on soccer in Canada. Enjoy the show!

What can clubs, leagues and coaches do to create a more inclusive environment for their players? Find out from Megan Ostrelich,  current club coach with over 20years of experience, works in female athletic empowerment and LGBTQ+ inclusion and is a member of United Soccer Coaches.For more information on this training, please contact Megan at:P: 610-334-4024E: meganlross22@gmail.com

Welcome to Season 10 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with a rant about club soccer and the controversial "pay to play" model" that exists so predominantly in the United States. This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature Mike Noonan, Head Mens Soccer Coach of the D1 national champion Clemson University.   "Coaches Corner" will feature a segment with Dave Hart, Head Girls Soccer Coach at Fryeburg Academy (ME) regarding guest coaches. The great Rob Ellis returns for another terrific segment with his European Soccer Report in the last block of the show. So much great stuff!The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.Next week's guest in the "Conversation with the Coach" segment will be Barry Gorman, Senior National Staff Coach for United Soccer Coaches and former Head Men's Soccer Coach at Penn State University. Enjoy the show!

An Athlete Mindset podcast episode featuring Ashlee Fontes-Comber, the founder and CEO of TLH Reckoning and the former president of United Soccer Coaches. TLH Reckoning, also known as Tallahassee Reckoning, is a professionally operated women's soccer franchise breaking geographic and institutional barriers. TLH Reckoning is inspired by the generations of elite talent in Tallahassee, Florida. They are part of the USL W. In this episode, Ashlee Fontes-Comber and Lisa Bonta Sumii discuss the following topics:How Ashlee is helping create opportunities for othersWorking to bring soccer to underserved areasThe first female of color to become the president of the United Soccer CoachesLearning how to exemplify your values every day -- and serving your familyThe importance of finding things outside of sports that fulfill youWhy it's important that coaches fully support their playersTLH Reckoning Women's Soccer FranchiseThe United Soccer Coaches ConventionContribute to the Athlete Mindset CommunityBy supporting the Athlete Mindset community, you will contribute directly to the mental health of athletes. With your amplification, we can ensure more voices are heard and more individuals are impacted. Thank You for making a difference!About Ashlee Fontes-Comber of TLH Reckoning:Over 24 years of experience in the sports industryFounder and CEO of TLH Reckoning, a groundbreaking women's soccer franchiseProven track record in building and revitalizing women's soccer organizations at various levelsElected as the first female of color President in the history of United Soccer CoachesPursuing a PhD in Sport Management from Florida State University and holds soccer coach certifications from United Soccer CoachesConnect with host, guest, and podcast production team:Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Instagram | websiteAshlee Fontes-Comber: LinkedInSportsE Media:  TikTok | Instagram | XRelated episodes to "TLH Reckoning - Women's Soccer Franchise | Ashlee Fontes-Comber":Michelle Alozie: Navigating the Challenges of College and Professional SoccerYale Women's Soccer with Mia Grillo and Reina Bonta | + Student-Athletes & Mental HealthUS World Cup Series | Soccer: The World's Most Popular SportMusic credit:Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White HotLisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW | CEO & Founder of AthMindset®Specializes in athlete mental health, covering clinical and performance aspects for a wide range of clients, including elite youth, collegiate athletes, Olympians, professionals, and sports teams.Serves as the first-ever Mental Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots Sports Club, collaborating with the Technical Team and Sports Medicine staff.Listed in prestigious directories including the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee's Mental Health Registry, NFL Player Association's Clinician Directory, and Major League Rugby Mental Health and Wellness Directory.Founded AthMindset®, offering athlete-centered mental health services with a team of licensed clinicians and consultants across several states.Host of the Athlete Mindset Podcast and co-host of Roots Radio; a frequent keynote and TEDx speaker with national and international engagements.Quoted in major publications like Time Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Women's Health Magazine; featured on BBC World News and Radio Bliss in Jordan.Author of "The AthMindset® Workbook: Training your mind for optimal mental health in sport and in life."Holds a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara.Proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Newly elected President of United Soccer Coaches and newly named Head WSOC Coach of Hardin-Simmons University, Coach Rusty Oglesby, joins us LIVE. Coach Oglesby tells us about his recent journey and discuss the many new changes in his life, as well as looking back at the recent 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention. He gives us an inside look at his new roles and his plans for Hardin-Simmons WSOC. We wrap-up by discussing his thoughts on the current state and future of TXHSSOC. Along the way we had a few surprise guests drop-in during the show. Don't miss this great episode!   [Originally Recorded 1-20-2024]

The 2023 season for the Brigham Young University women's soccer team was unforgettable. The team defeated a No. 1-ranked opponent, becoming No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches rankings, and captured headlines with a come-from-behind victory over North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. The BYU women's soccer team completed the season with an overall record of 20-3-3, going undefeated in its first season in the Big 12 conference.  This episode of the Church News podcast features BYU head soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood talking with guest host Sheri Dew, executive vice president of Deseret Management Corp. and a former member of the Relief Society general presidency. They look at the team's remarkable season, the mantle of being a BYU athlete, and how living up to the standards of the gospel of Jesus Christ strengthens players on the field and throughout their lives.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and executive editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have two incredible coaches making their #SoccerChat debuts!  Good friends of the show Nicole Cooper from Southwest Mississippi Community College and Jen Klein from the University of Michigan joined up with us at the United Soccer Coaches convention in Anaheim for a great conversation! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick RizzoShaun SoderlingGUEST: Nicole Cooper, SMCC Women's Head CoachJen Klein, Michigan Women's Head Coach~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

Founder and Host Hector Cano, is joined by the Director of Strategic Growth for United Soccer Coaches, Brandon Milburn. We discuss all things United Soccer Coaches and their initiatives. Brandon also gives us significant insight into the planning and execution phases of the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention and some of the fascinating presenters and events they will host. Slated for Jan 10-14, 2024 in Anaheim, California, this year's event promises to be a special one. An episode loaded in exceptional information that you will get nowhere else and also loaded in tons of laughs. Don't miss this great episode!    [Originally Recorded: 1-3-2024]

Zach Hanson from Eastern Kentucky University hops on this week to talk about his upcoming field and lecture sessions at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anahiem.  Zach is a long friend of the show and it was great having him on talk not just about his sessions, but also what the convention has meant to his career from attending, being involved with the Asian and Pacific Islander Community, and the network he's created.  Make sure to check out his on-field session on January 12 at 10:15AM and then follow him for his lecture presentation with his 30 Under 30 colleagues!DON'T FORGET THIS IS THE LAST WEEK to use SOCCERCHAT24 and save on your convention registration!  Make sure to use it before 12/31 my pals!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: Zach Hanson, Eastern Kentucky University, United Soccer Coaches 30 For 30~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

Coach Amanda Evans, chair of United Soccer Coaches and founder of MomsWhoCoach, shares invaluable insights on the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention in January 2024.  Plus, hear from Angel City FC's newest defender Gisele Thompson addressing the media after her signing. We also hear from Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano talk about the exciting...

United Soccer Coaches Director of Education Programs David Simeone hangs out and gets you prepared for the educational side of this year's convention!  David and his team has put together some incredible sessions and certificates for Anaheim that we know you're going to like! Don't forget to use SOCCERCHAT24 and save on convention registration before the end of the year!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: David Simeone,  United Soccer Coaches Director of Education Programs~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

Coaching legend Dave Simeone joins the show to talk about his career in coaching, his work with United Soccer Coaches, and the upcoming convention in Anaheim. 

Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with comments regarding what it's like to coach a losing team and then shares a personal announcement of his candidacy for Vice President on the Board of Directors for United Soccer Coaches. Be sure to vote!This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature Dan Rudolph of the Boston Bolts soccer club where the discussion is on coaching with a street soccer mentality. "Coaches Corner" will feature a segment with Paul Robinson where he discusses the importance of equal playing time. The great Rob Ellis, author of "The Soccer Coaches Toolkit" will share his European Soccer Report in the last block of the show. So much great stuff!The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.Next week will the final show of Season 9 but will return better than ever on February 28th! Best wishes to my wonderful audience for a safe and joyous holiday season. Enjoy the show!

Use our special promo code FOOTY24 for a discounted registration price of $425 to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA from January 10-14. Dave Simeone is the Director of Education Programs for United Soccer Coaches and plays a big role in the organization of the largest coaching convention in the world. Sean and Evan brought Dave onto the show to discuss the history of the event and what to expect for this year's version. United Soccer Coaches: @unitedsoccercoaches Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Episode 54: Featuring Geoff VanDeusen (CEO of United Soccer Coaches) by Coaching Inside The Box

From the weird of Shaun having a chat with Nick's soon to be born baby, to the professionalism of Shaun's daughter Quinn asking the first interview question to the amazing insight of all things United Soccer Coaches Convention with massive friend of the show Geoff VanDeusen.  If what Geoff tells you gets you excited for convention, go register NOW and until the end of the year get a discount that's only available for SoccerChat listeners!  Use SOCCERCHAT24 and save on convention registration before it's too late!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: Geoff VanDeusen, CEO of United Soccer Coaches ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

At 3 Old Goalies, as you know, we love to tell soccer stories.  Along the way, we bring you some of the most interesting, inspirational, and unique voices of the Game.  This episode's guest is certainly 'All of the Above'.  Dean Linke is an American sports broadcaster who does play-by-play commentary for all sports. He is best known as a prominent voice of the Big Ten Network. Linke is also the longtime television voice of the USL Championship's North Carolina Football Club and the National Women's Soccer League's North Carolina Courage. In addition, Linke serves as the voice of the United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Podcast[4] and calls several games for UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State and Duke athletics.Join us as Dean and the 3OG crew discuss not only soccer, but a life well-lived in the vast world of sport.  Dean has done and seen it all--and more importantly, broadcast it all!  Settle in for a wonderful conversation with Dean Linke and enjoy!! #Soccer #Sports #Talkshow #Podcast #3OldGoalies #UnitedSoccerCoaches

Rob Herringer, Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, joins Dan Vaughn to talk about USC's educational programs, his role in the orgnization, and the upcoming annual convention in Anaheim.   

Our friend and advisory board member, Erica Suter, joins Don Williams for our latest episode to talk about her new book 'Female Athlete High Performance' which can be bought on Amazon from Nov 24th 2023. Just search for the book title. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitter: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official For $30 off the United Soccer Coaches in Anaheim, California in Jan 2024, use the discount code ICS24

In Episode 132, Shaun Smithson, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Executive VP of Club Sports, talks with Phil and Paul about how you can make disciples in different areas of your life, what he learned about life after calling for a time out in soccer, something you should never say to a referee, how he got into soccer ministry despite not playing the sport until the age of 21, what you can learn from his definition of “coach,” why you might not want yourself or your children to have all of the desires of your hearts, why failure is a critical component of success, a life lesson Shaun learned through Jell-O Night, why you need to speak hard truths to your players, the emptiness of championships and titles, the importance of being where your boots are, and much more. Specifically, Shaun discusses: ·      His personal story, including how he grew his passion for soccer, leadership, coaching, and ministry, and how he ended up in his current position with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (5:56) ·      How he learned there are no time outs in soccer and what he gleaned from that experience (9:10) ·      His personal why/life purpose and how he is living it out in his coaching and ministry (14:38) ·      How he defines a “coach,” and what we can learn from it (18:28) ·      His experience and growth in Bible studies (20:09) ·      How he is making disciples through his different areas of ministry with United Soccer Coaches, DC United, coaching, and other FCA opportunities (22:38) ·      A rabbit trail story about an important lesson Shaun learned while reading Psalm 20 to his wife in the hospital (26:24) ·      Why we have to be OK with failure (28:15) ·      A cool story about a lesson he learned from Bernhard Langer and shared with a team at the USYS Nationals about eternal perspective (31:33) ·      Defining moments in his life and how they impacted his life and leadership (37:56) ·      The importance of speaking truth to our players about their blind spots and things they need to work on to get better (42:53) ·      The best coach he “played for” and what he learned from him – includes a conversation about “Jell-O Night” (likely not what you're thinking) (46:01) ·      How he has used lessons learned from soccer in his marriage and parenting (51:22) ·      How he prioritizes his family in the midst of his ministry opportunities (54:55) ·      His recommendations (59:03) Resources and Links from this Episode ·      FCA Website ·      United Soccer Coaches Convention Registration ·      Shaun Smithson Email (for USC Faith-Based Committee information) ·      Uncut Video of the Episode ·      HSEL Facebook Group ·      Warrior Way Soccer ·      Providence World (Donations to HSEL Podcast) ·      Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·      Phil's email for DISC Training ·      Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi ·      The Coaching Zone: Next Level Leadership in Sports, John Yeager ·      Influence and the Creator's Game: My Story and Stories of Family, Faith, and Lacrosse, Frank Kelly III

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the show. Opening comments are shared regarding trash talk and a story about poor officiating.This week's "Conversation with the Coach" will feature Rob Herringer, the new DOCE of United Soccer Coaches where the topic will be coaching education and development. "Coaches Corner" will feature former University of South Carlina Head Men's Basketball Coach Frank Martin and his thoughts on youth sports.The GP Soccer Podcast will feature new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to be GP Soccer Podcast super spreaders by sharing the show among those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the GP Soccer Podcast can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com.Enjoy the show!

Marshall football coach Charles Huff spoke to the media today during his weekly press conference, and there is a new number one team in the United Soccer Coaches' latest college rankings.  Stay connected with all the latest sports updates and behind-the-scenes action by following Paul Swann on Twitter @PaulSwann.  If you're enjoying the show, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could share it with someone you think would also enjoy it. Thank you for your support! And to never miss another episode, be sure to subscribe at https://thedrivewithpaulswann.transistor.fm/subscribe. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tom Allen spoke with media ahead of fall camp for the Indiana Hoosiers fall camp and spoke about the defense, secondary, defensive line and running back room. The IU men's soccer team also earned a No. 2 ranking in the first preseason poll of the year.On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) looks at Allen's comments about the Hoosiers and his thoughts on the defense. Allen called the secondary the most open position and the defensive line the one that has had the most changes. Alternatively, Allen pointed to the running back room as the strongest position of the team. The good news is that Indiana exited spring practice without any long-term injuries.The show wraps by discussing Todd Yeagley's men's soccer team and their No. 2 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll. The Hoosiers welcome in 12 newcomers including a mix of top recruits and an experienced transfer.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Allen spoke with media ahead of fall camp for the Indiana Hoosiers fall camp and spoke about the defense, secondary, defensive line and running back room. The IU men's soccer team also earned a No. 2 ranking in the first preseason poll of the year. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) looks at Allen's comments about the Hoosiers and his thoughts on the defense. Allen called the secondary the most open position and the defensive line the one that has had the most changes. Alternatively, Allen pointed to the running back room as the strongest position of the team. The good news is that Indiana exited spring practice without any long-term injuries. The show wraps by discussing Todd Yeagley's men's soccer team and their No. 2 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll. The Hoosiers welcome in 12 newcomers including a mix of top recruits and an experienced transfer. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Wagenschutz is a coach educator for the U.S. Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches and has taken up numerous positions with youth clubs, college programs, MLS clubs, and the U.S. National Team over the years. James joined us at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia to define sports performance and how it will evolve going forward with more congested competition schedules at the highest levels. He also shared his views on fitness testing for footballers and how young athletes should approach their athletic development to maximize their potential. James Wagenschutz: @jwagz13 Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory YouTube: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

In this episode, we talked with Women's Soccer Head Coach - Patrick Baker; Patrick Baker is a highly respected women's soccer head coach with over 20 years of experience at the collegiate level. He is currently the head coach of the women's soccer program at Florida State University (FSU).Baker has a proven track record of success as a coach, with a career record of 282-125-46 as of 2021. He has led his teams to numerous conference championships, NCAA tournament appearances, and national rankings. In 2013, he was named the National Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (now United Soccer Coaches).In addition to his coaching success, Baker is also recognized for his commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. He has been honored with numerous awards for his work with student-athletes, including the NCAA's prestigious Silver Anniversary Award.Overall, Patrick Baker is a highly respected women's soccer head coach with a proven track record of success and a commitment to developing student-athletes. His leadership has helped to establish Florida State University as one of the top women's soccer programs in the country.Play College Sports with the iSportsRecruiting App download it now:Apple Stote 

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. Dr Ashlee Fontes-Comber is an award-winning and history-making aficionado and the former President of United Soccer Coaches Ashlee transformed D.C. United Women into the NWSL's Washington Spirit, creating significant infrastructural and financial progress in just three years.  Fontes-Comber was the first female of colour to be ‘first in charge' of a professional soccer franchise in the US. In this episode, Ashlee joins Shon Osimbo to discuss her career journey, her experience as President of United Soccer Coaches, how to inspire the next generation of female athletes and opening doors for increased female representation in boardrooms in sport. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Tom Shields boasts an impressive resume. His bio on the STA Soccer website reads... "A native of Hull, England, Technical Director Tom Shields joined STA with an exhaustive list of previous coaching and educational experience, making him one of the most progressive young coaches in the country. Holding both a Masters in Sport Psychology and an Undergraduate Degree in Sport Coaching, alongside experience as a University Professor in Sports Coaching and Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Metropolitan University, and countless published articles, Tom helps STA blend together the worlds of education and coaching. The former Head Coach of Hull City Ladies (FA Women's Premier League) and the University of Hull, an Assistant and NCAA Division I Title Winning Coach at Central Connecticut State University, The Director of Player Performance and Pedagogy at Rutgers University, US Club Soccer Boys ID2 National Staff Coach, ODP and Region I Staff Coach, United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Associate National Staff Coach and former Development and Community Coach at Hull City, Leeds United and Bradford City, the experiences that Tom can draw upon to share with our membership are significant. In addition, he holds a USSF A Youth License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA Premier Diploma and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma along with a number of FA and LMA certifications." Tom joins me after our recent attendance as speaking at the United Soccer Coaches Convention to discuss how he works as a leader of a local sports organisation and develops his coaching workforce to be the best that they can be using the ecological dynamics as the theory of learning and human development as the basis of their approach - with considerable success. I really enjoyed this conversation...I hope you do too. https://www.stasoccer.org/staf...

Vince Ganzberg is the former Director of Coaching Education with United Soccer Coaches, and is now in the same role with US Club Soccer. Vince sat down with us in Philadelphia at the United Soccer Coaches Convention to talk about his vast experience as a coach developer and the biggest differences between USSF and USC coaching education. Vince Ganzberg: @vinceganzberg United Soccer Coaches: @unitedsoccercoaches US Club Soccer: @usclubsoccer Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory YouTube: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/footypod/support

JP Dellacamera is known as a professional play-by-play sportscaster who specializes in soccer and hockey. He can regularly be heard covering MLS games on Fox Soccer. His experiences have taken him around the world, but he loves to stay true to his American roots by relying on the terminology that we use to connect with the game. Although this was a quick episode at the United Soccer Coaches 2023 Convention in Philadelphia (#PHL23) there is a lot of really good information in it. I'm excited to share with you a bit of what I learned, including some of his prep and what got him into broadcasting in the first place.

This week the coaches sit down with the staff from United Soccer Coaches. Cassidy Weiss, Youth Programs Manager, Erika Dyer, Events Manager and Absalom Solorio, Digital Marketing Specialists, talk about planning the convention and other events for USC. 00:00 - 04:50 - Winter workouts 4:51 - 48:17 - Interview with Cassidy Weiss, Erika Dyer and Absalom Solorio from United Soccer Coaches 48:18 - 01:07:42 - Player Transfers, Player of the match, On this day in soccer history, Fair play of the week

Our final interview from the United Soccer Coaches Convention sees Absalom Solorio join the pod! Absalom serves as the Digital Marketing Specialist for United Soccer Coaches and the guy in charge of setting up podcast row at the convention! Absalom is a former soccer player at Niagara and Drake Universities, as well as MASL side KC Comets. Todd and Absalom talk about how Absalom first got into soccer, growing up in Sporting KC's academy, playing in college, and professionally for KC Comets. They end the episode talking about working for United Soccer Coaches and what goes into setting up a convention.    How Absalom got into soccer: [2:55] Absalom's college soccer career: [6:50] Playing professionally for KC Comets: [9:08] Supporting Sporting KC: [12:40] Working for United Soccer Coaches: [14:58] Challenges setting up a convention: [17:06] Selecting participants for Podcast Row: [18:19]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod thefreekick.net   Absalom Social Media: Twitter: @Absalom_solorio Instagram: @absalom_solorio

It's the United Soccer Coaches convention hangover...for some...but we've got a banger of a show this week!Nick proclaims the USC Convention "Homecoming King & Queen" amongst other topics but we share our conversation with Margueritte "Awesome" Aozasa from the NCAA National Championship UCLA squad who left their imprint on an amazing season!Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUESTS:Margueritte Aozasa, UCLA Women's Head Coach~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Live from the Philadelphia Convention center; it's United Soccer Coaches Convention week! Joining the podcast is former Maryland University and Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Thorne Holder. Thorne discusses playing soccer at the University of Maryland, signing for Philadelphia Union in 201, and memories from that team, including the Everton friendly!     Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod thefreekick.net   Thorne's Social Media: Instagram: @thorneholder Instagram: @holderkeeper

Live from the Philadelphia Convention center; it's United Soccer Coaches Convention week! Joining the podcast is MLS Insider, Tom Bogert! Tom joins the podcast to discuss his college soccer playing days, how he started working for MLS, building connections, any stories he regretting breaking, where MLS can be in 10-20 years, will Brenner start the season with FC Cincinnati, Union linked with Joaquin Torres, and why MLS teams might start following the Union's model.   How Tom Got Into Soccer: [0:53] Tom's soccer career: [2:21] How Tom started working with MLS: [4:31] Building connections: [6:37] Change to MLS buying/selling players: [9:31] Where MLS can be in 10-20 years: [12:05] Will Brenner start the season with FC Cincinnati: [16:26] Joaquin Torres linked to the Union: [21:33]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod thefreekick.net   Tom's Social Media: Twitter: @tombogert Instagram: @tombogertsoccer

Kim Crabbe is a renowned soccer player and coach. A highly-regarded pioneer in the sport, Kim became the first Black woman to play for the US Women's National Team in 1986. Following her time on the National Team, Kim transitioned to mentor, coach, and Outreach Program Director for the Wilmington Hammerheads Youth Football Club. Over the years, Kim has earned several awards for her influential work at the grassroots level, including the 2021 Youth Coach of the Year award by United Soccer Coaches, the 2019 Centennial NAACP Youth Services Award, and the 2018 Black Soccer Coaches Advocacy Group Award of Excellence. Kim joins Nick to discuss the value of grassroots and community-based sports programs, her mission to positively impact one kid every day, and why she takes the time to develop lasting relationships with the children she coaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince Ganzberg is the Director of Coach Education for United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coaches association in the world. Ganzberg has earned his US Soccer A-License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, and National Youth License along with a Master's Degree in recreation and sports science from Ohio University. He has honed his craft through his tenure as a United Soccer Coaches Education Instructor, US Soccer Coaching Instructor, and Coaching Education Consultant, including creating the first US Soccer “F” License. In 2018, Ganzberg received the US Youth Soccer Dr. Thomas Fleck Excellence in Youth Coaching Education Award. Ganzberg served many roles with US Youth Soccer, including being the former Indiana State Director of Coaching, which he was inducted into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame in 2015, and has served as a USYS Regional and National Coach. Prior to this he spent 14 years as a teacher, so he brings together not only a wealth of knowledge about the game, but about teaching and imparting wisdom to others. You can connect with Vince at vganzberg@unitedsoccercoaches.org.  SAVE THE DATE: The 2023 Way of Champions Conference will be held August 4-6, 2023 at Colorado Academy in Denver, CO. Click here to learn more, registration will open January 1, and we will be announcing guest speakers and other conference related events soon. Its going to be amazing to be back in person in 2023!  This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past four years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Dave Simeone is currently the Director of Education Programs for United Soccer Coaches. Simeone will be responsible for managing and executing all educational content and the master education schedule for members, including the Convention program. Simeone's previous coaching experience covers the game at every level, from youth soccer to the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Championship team.