🎉It is a #SoccerGeeks party with all our past guests. Hear about the growth of soccer development over the last few years from tactics to life lessons. Learn more about SoccerGeeks on our website: https://www.soccergeeks.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/soccergeeksusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soccergeeksusa…

It is important to educate college athletes about their rights as players so that they can advocate for themselves and avoid potential pitfalls. To learn more about CACE Answers, visit https://caceanswers.com/SoccerGeeks USA

Failure is a part of every journey but learning how to deal with setbacks through resilience -- it is essential to having the mental strength to push through adversity. We are joined by Founder and CEO of Soccer Resilience Wells Thompson, aka Sunshine, who discusses his setbacks in life and how he is using soccer, and his passion for the game to ch…

San Diego Sockers captain Kraig Chiles provides insight on his experience as the director of coaching for the Cardiff Mustangs and how to create the best situation for kids and their development. Follow SoccerGeeks on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SoccerGeeksUSASoccerGeeks USA

It is important to educate parents, players, and coaches about physiology and when to receive proper care from a movement specialist or physio. We chatted with Exercise Physiologist and Kinesiologist Rory Sutherland about decoding and addressing the myths about training and the importance of endurance and posture in the performance and recovery of …

Conversation with Adam Belz, host of The Scuffed Podcast, and discuss his passion and connection to the USMNT and how it has translated into his coverage of the team. We talked about the USMNT, the growth of the program, and what we can expect going forward with the upcoming World Cup.SoccerGeeks USA

International experience and exposure to the game from Larry Draluck. He talks with us on how it shaped his coaching methods and philosophy. About Larry Larry Draluck is a Nationally Licensed USSF "A" Level Coach. He began his college soccer career when he accepted a four-year scholarship to attend C.S.U. in Los Angeles where he earned his Bachelor…

Christina Unkel takes us through her journey as a young athlete and how we can prevent referee burnout.SoccerGeeks USA

Jimmy gives us insight into facing the impossible and how being an afterthought can be used to fuel your fire and overcome adversity.SoccerGeeks USA

Insights from a military spouse entrepreneur that knows the importance of age-appropriate development training for children learning the game. Amy Schweizer gives us the perspective from her former soccer playing days and how that’s helped her develop the curriculum. When she noticed the need of social interaction and physical activity overseas at …

When it comes to being recruited by your target college soccer program, having a framework to follow, you can get started as early as 8th grade. We chatted with Recruit Fluency’s Eliott Mark about the education parents need to have their children recruited and what red flags parents need to look for in various recruiting programs. About Elliot Mark…

UNC Asheville Assistant Coach Joe LaCasto shares what it is like to transition from playing regularly to coaching on the sideline. Joe shares tips on how to get recruited from playing in high school and what to look for in a soccer program. About Joe LaCasto LaCasto graduated from UNC Asheville in May 2019 after playing four seasons for the Bulldog…

“My impact can be made off the field” In this episode, we chat with Andrew Hosmar, the Business Intelligence Advisor for the New England Revolution, about falling in love with the game again from the business side and realizing the impact he can make working in an MLS front office. From a business perspective, we can utilize data to make strong dec…

“You can be a mom and play at the highest level. I just love playing soccer too much that I am not ready to be done.” Natasha grew up in Arlington, TX and started playing at the age of 5 and often trained with the boys because of her stature. She knew that professional was the route she wanted to go and decided on playing soccer at Duke to kick off…

“You don’t grow when you stay where you are and don’t step out of your comfort zone.” From a young age, Marley Canales knew that she wanted to play professionally and needed to step into that role despite the fear that might be present. She captained the UCLA women’s soccer team and now begins her NWSL career with the OL Reign. We chat with her abo…

We chatted with Columbus Crew’s Miguel Berry at the start of the MLS season. He shared his perspective about growing from a college starter into an MLS backup striker and how to remain focused. “You’re a human being before you’re a soccer player” and that has proved to be beneficial as he navigates the next phase of his soccer journey. Listen in as…

“Where are the biggest hurdles as a Director to grow the game in the U.S.A.?” The mentality of a young player is key to growing in the sport and requires keen observation. As a longtime coach and instructor, he knows that his role comes with great responsibility. As he navigated through the courses of obtaining his license, it was made clear that t…

What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear “soccer”? Gaps in development exist because of what we are used to and we chat with Joe about recognizing the gaps and what coaches and trainers can do to improve development. His coaching experience gave him the opportunity to see the difference between how we view the game and how we t…

How do we teach these kids life lessons so they can be ON when playing the game? In this episode, we chat with Shannon MacMillian -- retired soccer player, coach, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and Olympic gold and silver medalist. As Director of Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks, she recalls the opportunities presented to her as a young player and ho…

We need to “simplifying things, but also focus on the individual and the player in terms of development” - especially with elite players as well. We talk with Glenn Crooks, known broadcaster, journalist, podcast host, and soccer coach about how we can approach changes in the soccer landscape and what coaches might do. He expresses the need for coac…

Get to know who SoccerGeeks is and why we want to elevate the game in the United States. Host Jason Barbato and Producer Marisa Cali met back in 2015 when Jason launched a fourth-division soccer club North Country Battalion. It’s no surprise that Jason and Marisa have joined forces again for the SoccerGeeks project. The conversations that will be s…