DE Soccer Podcast

This week the coaches sit down with Lydia Beckman, Athletic Trainer at Odessa High School, to talk about the importance of nutrition and mental health in student athletes. 00:00 - 3:05 - Rec season and Pre-Rep and Pre-Juniors 3:06- 23:05 - 91st minute with Lydia Beckman 23:06 - 41:37 - USWMNT, CONCACAF, Player of the match, on this day in soccer history, fair play of the week

This week the coaches sit down with Aileen Ascolese, Ursinus College Head women's Soccer Coach, to talk about coaching student athletes during different stages of life.
 00:00 - 3:34 - Tournament weekend 3:35- 35:57 - 91st Minute with Aileen Ascolese 35:58 - 57:48 - College soccer check in, Transfer News, WC Qualifiers, Player of the match, on this day in soccer history, fair play of the week

This week the coaches sit down with Fields Brown, Regis University Women’s Soccer Volunteer Assistant Coach, to talk about coach burnout. 00:00 - 12:42 - Pre-season camp, UD home opener, Diamonds update and rec registration is open 12:43- 21:52 - 91st Minute with Fields Brown 36:10 - 40:36 -Messi, Barca, Philadelphia Union, Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches sit down with Coach Linda from Strive to talk about Grit. 00:00 - 3:40 - Summer camps end and pre-season starts 3:41 - 36:09 - Olympics, Gold Cup, Messi leaving Barcelona 36:10 - 53:04 - Olympics, Messi, Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches talk about the Penn Fusion Summer Showcase, GK/Finishing Camp, the Olympics and say goodbye to Messi. 00:00 - 6:20 - Penn Fusion Summer Showcase and GK/Finishing Camp 6:21 - 29:07 - Olympics, Gold Cup, Messi leaving Barcelona 29:08 - 37:46 - Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches record live from the DE Union Diamonds camp get to interview Catie Cordell, Rowan University Soccer Player and Diamonds Captain. 00:00 - 13:42 - Live from camp, Gold Cup, Olympics and VAR 13:42 - 25:26 - Interview with Catie Cordell, Rowan University Soccer Player and Diamonds Captain 25:26 - 45:32 - Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches sit down with Coach Mike Barroqueiro, UD Women’s Head Coach, in a new segment to talk about what to consider when looking to make a job change. Coaches also talk about the Euros, Copa America and the Gold Cup. 00:00 - 8:08 - Diamonds wrap up & summer camps 08:09 - 30:25 - Untitled segment with Coach Mike Barroqueiro, UD Women’s Head Coach 30:26 - 59:52 - Euros, Copa America,...

This week the coaches sit down with Alex Carrington, Manager of Group Sales at the Philadelphia Union, to talk about what it’s like to work in the front office an MLS team and how he started. Coaches also talk about the Euros, Copa America and take a trip down memory lane. 00:00 - 7:14 - Summer Camps, Last Diamonds Home Game 07:15 - 38:21 - Interview with Alex Carrington, Manager of Group Sales at...

This week the coaches open up year 2 of the podcast talking about the DE Union Diamonds, Euros, Copa America and Oliva Moultrie. 00:00 - 10:18 - Diamonds check in & summer camps 10:18 - 37:51 - Euros, Copa America and Olivia Moultrie 37:51 - 47:17 - Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches sit down to celebrate completing the first year of the podcast, talk about the Euros, Copa America and even play a game. 00:00 - 10:02 - Diamonds check in, summer camp and recap of the year 10:03 - 24:34 - Euros and Copa America 24:35 - 52:59 - EUROS trivia game, Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches sit down with Michael Scott, Dean at Salisbury University and also DE Union Diamonds parent, to talk about being a soccer/golf dad, finding the right soccer club and also the recruitment process.   00:00 - 14:11 - Diamonds kick off, Tournament Recap, Summer Camps and we’re almost to a year 14:12 - 1:01:42 - Interview with Michael Scott, DE Union Diamonds Parent 1:01:43 - 1:35...

This week the coaches sit down with Caroline Letner from Strive and Gina Stephan, Bridgewater College Women’s Field Hockey coach, to talk about mental wellness in athletics 00:00 - 06:45 - Diamonds kick off, 3v3 tournament and we’re almost a year of the podcast 06:46 - 1:06:13 - Caroline Letner from Strive and Gina Stephan, Bridgewater College Women’s Field Hockey coach 1:06:14 - 1:37:18 - Super L...

This week the coaches talk to two former DE Union players, Katelyn Yurkovich and Madison Whary, about their freshman year of college and the fun times at the club. 00:00 - 07:47 - Diamonds Practices, Zone 2 boys ID sessions, 3v3 tournament 07:48 - 41:21 - Interview with Katelyn Yurkovich and Madison Whary, former DE Union Players 41:22 - 1:07:50 - Champions League, USMNT, Conmebol qualifiers, Futs...

This week the coaches talk about a big tournament weekend for the club, the first week of Diamonds practices, the Europa League Final and who wears the color green 00:00 - 13:10 - tournament weekend recap & First week of Diamonds Practice 13:11 - 1:01:27 - Europa League, Champions League, Franchise/Partner Club yes or no?, Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches review the movie Goal! The Dream Begins and how it relates to the soccer landscape of today. 00:00 - 1:32 - Last Diamonds Tryout and big tournament weekend 1:33 - 30:00 - Review of Goal! The Dream Begins 30:01 - 38:38 - COVID in South America, Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award

This week the coaches sit down with Caroline Letner, Strive Marketing Manager, and Belle Koclanes, Strive President and former Dartmouth Women’s Basketball Head Coach, to talk about coaching, communication and culture. 00:00 - 8:52 - Girls ID Sessions, Games this weekend 8:53 - 1:08:11 - Interview with Caroline Letner, Strive Marketing Manager, and Belle Koclanes, Strive President and former Dartm...

This week the coaches sit down with Jayme Beamer, Fort Collins Soccer Club Girls Recreational Director of Coaching, Kelly Brown, Regis University Women’s Soccer Head Coach, and Brittany Acosta, Assistant Director-Orientation & Transition Programs-University of Delaware, to talk about what it’s like to be a mom in the soccer world of coaching. 00:00 - 8:00 - Tournament recap, Boys ID Sessions and D...

This week the coaches sit down with Mike Barroqueiro, UD Women’s Soccer Head Coach, to talk about empathy, appreciation and why it is that coaches do what they do. 00:00 - 13:45 - Tournament recap, DE Union Diamonds Tryouts 13:46 - 1:05:41 - Why coaches coach  1:05:42 - 1:19:45 - Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer History, Fair Play Award  

This week the coaches sit down with Aileen Ascolese, Ursinus College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, and Morgan Raley, Ursinus College Women’s Soccer Player, to talk about the spring season for the Bears and what some of the things the team learned throughout the year.   00:00 - 7:06 - Upcoming weekend, Pre-Juniors and Pre-Rep Academy, DE Union Diamonds Tryouts 07:07 - 36:26- Interview with Aileen Asco...

This week the coaches sit down with Mike Barroqueiro, UD Women’s Soccer Head Coach, to talk about the spring season for the Blue Hens and what some of the things the team learned throughout the year   00:00 - 6:47 - Rec starts, Pre-Juniors and Pre-Rep Academy, DE Union Diamonds Tryouts 06:48 - 51:00- Interview with Mike Barroqueiro, UD Women’s Soccer Head Coach 51:00 - 1:07:36 - Champions League a...

This week the coaches sit down with Linda Schirmeister-Gess and Caroline Letner from Strive to talk about creating a culture and what that means for any sports organization. 00:00 - 6:32 - Rec starts, Movie Club, Pre-Juniors and Pre-Rep Academy 06:33 - 1:00:20- Linda Schirmeister-Gess and Caroline Letner from Strive 1:00:21 - 1:17:56 - Champions League and Europa League, Orange Slices, Games comin...

This week the coaches sit down with Kiersten Priest, GA at Shippensburg University, to talk about her playing and coaching history and playing for coach Dan. The coaches also talk about the new signings for the DE Union Diamonds and some thoughts on player development.    00:00 - 7:32 - DE Union Diamonds Player Announcements, tournament recap 07:33 - 29:23- Kiersten Priest, GA at Shippensburg Univ...

This week the coaches sit down with Mike Welsh, Director of Coaching, Steel United PA to talk about their UWS2 team and how it looks for the summer.   00:00 - 7:43 - DE Union Diamonds Player Announcements, Rec Season & Summer Camps 07:44 - 35:32- Mike Welsh, Director of Coaching, Steel United PA 35:33 - 58:10 - High School Soccer, USMNT, Thierry Henry, Player of the Match, This Day in Soccer Histo...

This week the coaches sit down with Sean Cochran, Keystone FC Executive Director and Holly Hoy, Keystone FC Girls Youth Director of Coaching, to talk about their UWS2 team and how it looks for the summer. We also announce the first three players on the Delaware Union Diamonds   00:00 - 14:51 - DE Union Diamonds Player Announcements, Rec Season & Summer Camps 14:52 - 38:00- Sean Cochran, Keystone F...

This week the coaches sit down with Tom Shields, STA Technical Director, and Kelly Sims, STA Director of Player Development and STA Leadership Program Director, to talk about STA, being a P1 club and their leadership program. The show also welcomes a new coach as a host. 00:00 - 9:42 - ASPI Event & DE Union Diamonds Tryouts 9:43 - 37:23- Tom Shields, STA Technical Director, and Kelly Sims, STA Dir...