#ThePROJourney

Ah yes. This topic. One of the greatest and well-discussed problems in youth soccer. Let me be honest, clubs WILL NOT make a change because if they centered on the development of players, they would LOSE money. The average parent believes winning is what is necessary for development. While winning is important, it's not the only detail that matters. In fact, in my opinion, there are 6 qualities a...

In this episode, I discuss everything wrong with 'FANCY' and how we seemingly have this obsession with the LOVE of the ball and not the LOVE of the game. Players rather spend time or are spending time doing TONS of skills work with repetition of skills, skills or move skills. The whole purposes of the a skill is 1 of 2 things: 1) Beat an Opponent 2) Get away from an Opponent Too many players are t...

I wanted to DIVE into why America has been a SUPER POWER of Basketball. What you maybe did NOT know as well is that basketball is directly related to soccer (football) and futsal. In my research, I found that there were four(4) primary reasons for the success of American basketball.  1) SSGs - ALWAYS under 5v5 2) Accessability to play in the STREET 3) Competitive Drive 4) FUNDAMENTALS The fir...

What I am going to discuss with you may seem radical, however, I feel we are at a POINT where radical changes are necessary for the survival and regrowth of this game. For the United States to truly take OFF. I am sharing with you my US Soccer Mandate. There will be a written report on this, but I needed to at least discuss it since my last episode highlighted all the issues.  This will be segment...

This is my MOST HONEST and BRUTUAL EPISODE YET...US ⚽ Grassroots is FLAWED and is DESIGNED for you to fail; that is if you want to play at the highest level in the world. There are 3 main reasons for this:  1) American Clubs develop players for the MLS a (TOP 20 league) and NOT TOP 5 Leagues (PL, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1) 2) $$$$$  3) Clubs across the country are NOT delive...

17 Years and 114 Days. Success Overnight. Those numbers are exactly how long it took MESSI - arguably the world's greatest player to become a SUCCESS overnight. What you need to realize is that it takes HARD WORK to make your DREAM a REALITY. During this CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - What are you doing? Playing FORTNITE, COD or FIFA? The World's BEST are training every single day, even in ISOLATION. You...

In this episode, I share with you the most difficult part of becoming a PRO, better known as The Grind. I also give you my experience playing semi-professional in France. I walk you through a specific period were the grind was real and at the time was my most difficult moment. In reality, 99% of players that want to become a pro will have to go through The Grind.

Do you think that Christian Pulisic grew up playing kickball? He has had trials at Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund before signing for Dortmund's academy.  If he played kickball, he would NEVER have had the ability or level to compete at those PRO ACADEMY levels. "There is a difference between kicking into a soccer ball and playing the game of football." Feel my passion for the 3 phrases destr...

In this episode, I dive into the four main foundations required to play at the highest level of the game outside of skills or abilities. 1) Sacrifice 2) Nutrition 3) Rest 4) Supplemental Training with even further insights into every related to the JOURNEY.

I've been asked this question many times, "Kyle what did you do to get Nik to reach APOEL's level?" I always answer the same way, "It has nothing to do with what I did, it has everything to do with what Nik." In this episode I break down the math needed to have the technical ability and the skills to reach a PRO Academy level in Europe. Nik put in over 500 hours and it's all based on his internal...

I showcase my work this far in my coaching and directing role and why I decided to get into coaching. I also introduce my program the Florida Prospects who's mission is to develop players for European or South American Pro Academies and/or the Top 5 Leagues in the world and what you as a player or parent get from this program.

In this episode, I discuss my personal story going through my Journey to become a PRO. I walk you through exactly my steps going through this complicated youth soccer system and having international opportunities in Brazil and France including playing Semi-Pro. I also share how I achieved a personal dream of mine by playing in a WORLD CUP representing the United States. I did this playing for the...

I highly recommend before listening to this introduction to better understand why #ThePROJourney podcast became a reality and who is leading it. Enjoy!