Blueprint Soccer Conversations with Clint

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by John Toher - we discuss player development, focusing on an inner city environment, and how to continue to create opportunities for young players. We talk about John's involvement with Success Academy Charter School in New York City. John is a student of the game, eager to continue to grow the game at the grassroots level. Find out how he's gr...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Matt Mahoney - we discuss how Matt took an unconventional route to the pros, to captaining USL Championship winning side Colorado Switchbacks in 2024. We dive in the relationships within the team and how likeminded players and staff have come together to find success. Matt was not a highly sought after recruit, nor did he attend a top 25 NCAA program...

On this episode we are joined by Juan Agudelo , a professional soccer player with a 15-year career. We discuss Juan's journey from a young player in New Jersey to a pro with opportunities in Europe, touching on the influences that shaped his development, the importance of a competitive environment, and the challenges faced in transitioning to professional soccer. Agudelo shares insights on nav...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Brad Cole | Associate Head Coach at The University of Vermont | NCAA National Championship | What it took to get the program to where it is today | Soccer Culture in Vermont | What they look for in players

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Aodhan Quinn - we discuss the intricacies of professional soccer, focusing on Aodhan's impressive longevity in the USL, the evolution of the league, and the importance of nutrition and self-care for athletes. We discuss the growing standards of the USL, the quality of players, and the opportunities available for young talents in the league compar...

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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Columbus Crew, Nyköpongs BIS, and GIF Sundsvall winger, currently signed with Malmö FF the biggest club in Sweden and on loan with Örebro SK - Romain Gall. We discuss some early highs and lows in his career from signing a professional contract at 19 and being released a year later and then signing in the 3rd Tier in Sweden and what life is lik...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former, US Youth National Team player who competed in the 2009 U-17 World Cup, A top 5 recruit in the High School class of 2011, he was a student-athlete at the University of Maryland and captained the team his senior year winning the BIG 10 tournament, drafted by Chicago Fire and played for Arizona United in the USL, former assistant coach at Army a...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - 2005 All-American at the University of Akron, former professional soccer player for Rennes in France, Winner of the French Cup, current professor at Northern Kentucky University, has earned his Ph.d in Organizational Behavior and is founder of Hive Skills IQ - Dr. Yohann Mauger. We discuss communication, his player and coach assessment and how to a...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - one of the youngest players to ever sign a professional contract in Major League Soccer with D.C. United at 16 years old, former player with the LA Galaxy, New York Red Bull and the United States National team - 2004 MLS Cup Champion and 2005 Gold Cup Champion current Founder and Technial Director of Pipeline Soccer Club - Santino Quaranta We discu...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - former NCAA National Champion with the Akron Zips, 4th overall draft pick in 2011 by Chivas USA, former defender with Montral Impact, FK Bodø/Glimt in Norway, and Portland Timbers - now playing with Houston Dynamo - Zarek Valentin. We discuss growing up in rural central Pennsylvania and how he earned opportunities for exposure, the decision to atte...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - United Soccer League appearance leader, 2014 USL All League - First Team - former, Dayton Dutch Lions, Los Angeles Blues and Richmond Kickers, currently with Louisville City FC where he won USL Championships in 2017 & 2018 - George Davis IV We discuss the growth of the league, opportunities for players, how to make a successful transition into the...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former New York Gatorade Player of the Year, St. John’s University Alumni, former Vancouver Whitecaps defender - currently with New York Red Bull - Tim Parker. We discuss what mentality means, demands in college, establishing himself as a professional and what makes a good center back partnership and how to develop that relationship. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Columbia University graduate - Ivy League offensive player of the year, former player with FC Eintracht Bamberg in the 4th tier of Bavarian Football Association, 2016 USL Champion with New York Red Bull 2, former Tampa Bay Rowdies, currently playing with New Mexico United and representing the Afganistan National Team - David Najem. We discuss player...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by New York native, former Chivas USA and New York City FC player and current midfielder for the Houston Dynamo - Tommy McNamara. On this episode of the podcast we discuss Tommy’s decision to pursue college even with holding an Irish passport and not pushing to head overseas to a professional team. Struggles in his first year as a professional in Major...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a member of the 2010 University of Akron National Championship Team and was named as the NCAA Tournmanent most outstanding player, 2012 First Team All-American, and has appeared in over 200 games for the New England Revolution - Scott Caldwell. We discuss Scott’s upbringing in the youth soccer landscape, how to focus on your strengths as a player and...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a very special guest - a coach who has amassed 723 wins in 43 years, the most wins in college soccer - 2 time - Divison 3 national champion, 2020 United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee - the current head coach of Ohio Wesleyan University - Doctor Jay Martin. We discuss longevity in coaching, why he has stayed at Ohio Wesleyan for 43 years and wh...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the 2008 Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year, 2011 & 2012 MLs Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Galaxy, also played with D.C. United and the Vancouver Whitecaps and has recently retired - Sean Franklin

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former professional soccer player for New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire, 2010 MLS Cup Champion and current co-host of The Shift Podcast - Wells Thompson. We discuss his background, where his mentality comes from, ultra-marathoning for charity and about his new podcast talking to athletes about transitions in sport and in life;...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by head coach and educator at The Groton School - a private High School in Massachusetts and coach at FC Stars a youth soccer club also located in Massachusetts - David Pedreschi. We discuss different issues in the youth soccer landscape and bounce around ideas on how we need and can be better as coaches and clubs. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Wake Forest University & FC Cincinnati assistant coach, former D.C. United Academy Director and current head coach of Loudoun United FC - Ryan Martin. We discuss what it’s like to build a profession team from scratch and how they evaluated players when building the roster and the biggest differences between the collegiate and professional leve...

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by my best friend, New York Red Bulls Midfielder and Captain - Sean Davis. This episode has a bit of a twist! Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former New York Red Bull Academy product, St Benedict’s Prep and University of Akron student-athlete, current coach, scout and now podcaster - Clint Caso... I talk about who I am the host of the podcast, why I started the podcast and my background, some of my experiences and where my perspective comes from. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former midfielder for the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL, MSV Duisburg in the German Bundesliga 2, currently playing for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eerste Divisie the second tier in the Netherlands - Mael Corboz. We discuss transferring colleges, competitive environments and what life is like in Europe. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the former Head Coach at The Unversity of Denver, 4-time Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the year, current Head Coach at Wake Forest University - Bobby Muuss. We discuss the sheer numbers the staff work through each recruiting class, the importance of college soccer and the growth of players he has worked with. Enjoy!