How I Built This Sports Club

Description for the episode: It’s a pretty simple concept… be the best. Be the best version of yourself. Embracing the right mentality is the best thing anyone can do, and this MLS professional is here to help young athletes do the same. This is Chris Mueller and BTB.   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcast   Keeper Goals...

Raising an athlete while shaping a person. The car ride home. So many other youth sport scenarios. And a new effort to support the athletes, parents, coaches and staff.  This is Dr. Meghan Miller and The Mental Game Method.   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcast   Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www. KeeperGoals.co...

A man of many talents, who has worn almost every hat in the soccer world. During Part 1 of this episode, we hear about his goalkeeper program that developed three current MLS starters. This is Neil Thompson and Big Cat Goalkeeping.   Follow Big Cat Goalkeeping @bigcatgk    This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcast   Keeper Go...

A different take on a development pathway for boys and girls. And an equal emphasis on academics and athletics, combined with a global experience.   This is Cam Omsberg and FC Florida.   Follow @fcfloridaprep   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcast   Keeper Goals, our equipment sponsor - www. KeeperGoals.com/podcast   Pod...

July 30th to August 1st, in suburban Detroit. A new opportunity to learn from and network with some of the best minds in youth soccer. And how this event, entering year two, is just getting started.   This is Paul Tinnion and the North American Soccer Expo.   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcast   Keeper Goals, our equip...

A blank canvas. One of the youngest coaches in American professional soccer. And a record-breaking inaugural season.   This is Matt Poland and FC Naples.   Be sure to follow our guest Matt Poland and FC Naples at:  FC Naples https://instagram.com/fc.naples https://www.linkedin.com/company/fcnaples/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fc.naples https://www.youtube.com/@FCNaples   Coach Matt Poland https://www....

Part 2 of our conversation with David Richardson as we continue to discuss and learn from Sockers FC. Over four decades, a club at the forefront of youth soccer. Synonymous with elite player development, national championships, MLS Draft picks and NT players. Built on a foundation of character and culture.  This is David Richardson and Sockers FC.   Follow Sockers FC on their socials: @sockerschic...

Over four decades, a club at the forefront of youth soccer. Synonymous with elite player development, national championships, MLS Draft picks and NT players. Built on a foundation of character and culture.  This is David Richardson and Sockers FC.   Follow Sockers FC on their socials: @sockerschicago   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. Sprocket...

Improving youth soccer shouldn’t just happen one club at a time, it happens faster when clubs learn together. Surveys, benchmarking, net promoter score, insights that drive better decisions, and improved player retention. This is Adam Kuhn and Satori.   Learn more about Adam's work at the Satori website: https://gosatori.org/ . You can also connect with Adam by email: adam.kuhn@gosatori.org    Thi...

Two colleagues teaming up for the third time, taking on the leadership of a historic youth club that Ben Olsen, Daniel Lovitz and even Kobe Bryant called home. Now the focus shifts to centralizing administration and building a strong community. This is Michele Burns, Shane Rineer and Lower Merion Soccer Club.   Follow Lower Merion SC and all the great work being done by Michele & Shane at @low...

Rooted in the community and named after a famous Scottish club. And how one Irishman kept the nickname but elevated the club to a grander stage at both the youth and semi-professional level. This is Stuart Collins and Michigan Rangers.   Follow Michigan Rangers at @michiganrangersfc    This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcas...

Rich sat down Live at REV on January 14th, 2026, profiling two clubs synonymous with Philadelphia. Two clubs from different sports, with different circumstances, assets, and objectives... but with the same goal of delivering a top experience for their players. The contrast is informative. This is Brian Kraft & Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals, and Colleen Magarity & HHH Philly Lacrosse.  ...

A trailblazing, high performance coach. From the youth and semi-professional ranks at Vaughan SC to managing Halifax in the Canadian Premier League. And now with another project to take a youth / League 1 Ontario side to new heights. This is Patrice Gheisar and Vaughan SC.   Follow Patrice Gheisar @PatriceGheisar   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field -...

An experienced sports executive with decades of experience in collegiate athletic departments, professional sports and NCAA conference office roles. A new chapter leading a national organization to grow more runners and create a more connected running community.  This is Shawn Sullivan and Running USA.   Follow Running USA @runningusa_org and Shawn Sullivan @shawnksullivan   This Episode is Sponso...

Three college teammates. Private trainings. An initial summer camp with 12 players. And a mission is to develop great players, better people guided by their philosophy of nurturing the individual within the collective. This is James Beeston and Beestera. Follow Beestera @beestera This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports.com/podcast   Ke...

A club on the financial brink. Co-DOCs stepping in, rebranding, and starting fresh. An emphasis on quality coaches developing the player & the person. Now, 800 players and four locations strong, with eyes on national success. This is Ben Shepherd and FC Wisconsin.   Learn more about FC Wisconsin at fcwisconsin.com and follow them on Instagram @fcwisconsinnationals   This Episode is Sponsored b...

A pre-professional club, 28 seasons in, with a tremendous history of success on the field and pushing players onto pro contracts. And the journey founding the youth academy that led to another startup that same year. This is Kevin Nuss and Ocean City Nor’easters.   Follow Ocean City Nor'easters @ocnoreasters If you'd like to learn more about the apparel brand, Palla Athletic, visit www.pallaathlet...

A resume that includes Chief Revenue Officer, Founder and CEO. And how one former hockey player is on a mission to prove that character traits and competitiveness cultivated through sport make the best hires. This is JR Butler and Shift Group.   If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can learn reach out & learn more at shiftgroup.io   Follow Shift Group @shiftgroup_hq   This Epi...

The emotions of seeing the USMNT miss out on the 2018 World Cup. A standout footballer turned commentator & entrepreneur. Small-sided soccer games on concrete. This is Kyle Martino and Street FC.   If you'd like to get in touch with Kyle, you can reach him at @kylemartino   Follow @streetfc   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sports, Excellence on & off the field - www. SprocketSports...

One of the first national leagues to have existed in the youth soccer landscape. And how one commissioner draws on a background playing, coaching, operating facilities and overseeing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds club & academy. This is Jason Kutney and ECNL Boys.   Follow the ECNL on Facebook: ECNL Boys , Twitter: @ecnlboys , and Instagram: @ecnlboys .   This Episode is Sponsored by: Sprocket Sp...

Lacrosse… North America’s oldest sport. A tale of two MLL & Team USA teammates turned best friends. And their journey growing lacrosse in the Pacific Northwest. This is Drew Snider, Chris “OD” O’Dougherty and CitySide Lax.   If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at drew@citysidelax.com and od@citysidelax.com     Follow @CitySideLax and @Cityside208   This Episode...

The Premier League. The Premier Academy League. The United Soccer League. The Charleston Battery. A sports executive with unparalleled experience shares about the youth club he is growing. This is Michael Kelleher and Charleston Soccer Club.   If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at mikek@chssoccerclub.com   Follow Charleston SC @chssoccerclub   This Episode is Spons...

Step between the lines with a truly thoughtful manager. After many successes at the USL League Two level, 2026 will witness a jump into USL League One. This leader with decades of team-building is more than ready. This is Mike Avery and Fort Wayne FC.   If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at Mcavery7@gmail.com   Follow Fort Wayne FC @fortwaynefc   This Episode is Sp...

14 years invested into one New Jersey community. A soccer ecosystem that has grown to 2,200 players. Dutch wisdom, navigating the alphabet soup, and providing all players sport for life. This is Ruben Vloedgraven and Westfield Soccer Association.    If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at ruben@westfieldnjsoccer.com Follow Westfield Soccer Association @westfieldnjsoc...

A man who has helped launch 15+ pro & semi-pro clubs. Hear about 1980s indoor soccer, starting clubs like Chicago Fire, Indy Eleven, Chicago Red Stars & Forward Madison, and his latest project(s). This is Peter Wilt and Chicago House AC.   If you'd like to get in touch with today's guest, you can email him at info@chicagohouseac.com   Follow @pwilt1 and @chicagohouseac   This Episode is Sp...