Path to Play

Parents with college-bound athletes, we are here for you. In this episode, we walk through the different levels of college soccer your athlete can explore. As former Division I players, we share honest reflections on the environments we experienced along with positive stories from peers who thrived at other levels. There truly is a level for everyone. Understanding what your athlete wants out of t...

If you’re a high-school athlete considering college soccer, this episode is for you. We reflect on the decisions we faced when we were in your shoes , what shaped our choices, what we wish we had known earlier, and the tactics that could have made those decisions less overwhelming. We talk about why no recruiting process is ever as straightforward as it seems, the ups and downs you can expect, and...

If you’re a parent of a 9- to 12-year-old soccer player, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point: Should we switch clubs? In this episode of Path to Play, Valentina and Rory unpack the real signs that it might be time for a change, and when it’s worth sticking it out. We talk about what healthy development might look like at this age, red flags that could damage a kid’s love for the game, and...

In our second episode of Path to Play, Valentina shares her athletic journey from the early years in youth soccer to playing at the Division 1 college level. She reflects on the phases that shaped her and highlights some challenges and lessons learned along the way. This is a story for any young athlete who’s figuring out their own path and for parents who want to better understand what that journ...

In our very first episode of Path to Play , Rory shares his journey through youth and college soccer. The highs, the setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way. From early club days to the Division 1 college experience, Rory gives an honest look at what went well, what could’ve gone better, and what he’d tell young athletes navigating similar paths today. This episode sets the tone for what P...