Inside College Soccer

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, brought to you by SRUSA, host Don Williams sat down for an extensive two-hour conversation with one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of soccer, Randy Waldrum. Waldrum's remarkable career has spanned nearly five decades, including building successful programs at Baylor, leading Notre Dame to two NCAA National Championships, coaching professio...

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, host Don Williams sat down with coaching legend John Murphy for an insightful discussion on the current state of youth soccer in the United States and the future of player development. Murphy brings decades of coaching experience to the conversation, having coached at every level of the game. His career includes leadership roles at colleges suc...

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sat down with Jack Nicholson, NCAA Division II women’s soccer coach at Mercy University, for a great conversation on recruiting, culture building, and player development in today’s college soccer landscape. Coach Nicholson shared his coaching journey, which includes serving as both Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Assistant Athletic Director...

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams sat down with Kyle Segebart, the head men’s soccer coach at University of Central Arkansas, for an in-depth conversation about the rapidly changing landscape of NCAA Division I soccer. Coach Segebart discussed his coaching journey, which includes stops at Western Washington University, the University of Dayton, Saginaw Valley State, Frank...

Don Williams sits down with Matt Danaher, founder of PlayerPulse, to discuss his journey from NCAA Division I soccer at Fairfield University to playing professionally in Ireland and Germany - and how those experiences led him to develop the PlayerPulse app. Matt and Don dive into: ⚽ The realities of NCAA Division I soccer ⚽ Playing professionally overseas ⚽ The rise in ACL injuries in soccer ⚽...

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Toney Anderson, goalkeeper coach at High Point University, for a wide-ranging conversation covering the current state of college soccer, goalkeeper development, and what it really takes to succeed at the next level. Toney shares his journey from playing collegiate soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and University o...

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Marsha Lycan, Associate Head Coach of William & Mary Women’s Soccer - one of the most successful programs in NCAA history. Marsha shares powerful insights on the modern recruiting landscape, including: ⚽ The proposed NCAA Division 1 “5-in-5” rule 🔁 How the transfer portal is reshaping recruiting 🎯 What college coaches are really looking for 🧠 Ho...

In this solo episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams, SRUSA Head of Americas, gives his thoughts on the proposed NCAA Division I men’s soccer shift to a two-semester model starting in Fall 2027. Don breaks down what the changes could mean for players, coaches, recruiting, development, and the future of the college game in the United States. The proposal still requires further NC...

In this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Stephen Turnbull, who recently joined the SRUSA staff and will lead SRUSA New York. Stephen discusses his journey through college soccer and into the professional game, while offering valuable insight for aspiring student-athletes. Topics covered include: ⚽️ The college soccer pathway to professional football 📈 Why...

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with David Copeland Smith, founder of BeastMode Soccer and one of the top individual skills trainers in the world. David has worked with elite players including Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Kelley O’Hara and many more - from youth level all the way to professional and international athletes. In this episode, we cover: ⚽ The importance of Individual Developm...

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Jesse Goleman, Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach at Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer. Jesse shares his journey through the coaching world - from starting as a volunteer to becoming a full-time coach at the Power 4 level - and the lessons young coaches need to hear. We also dive deep into: ▪️ The importance of...

On the latest Inside College Soccer Podcast, Don Williams sits down with Benno Nagel - former professional coach, club builder, and soccer entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across elite youth, collegiate, and professional levels. From working inside the prestigious Dinamo Zagreb Academy to helping launch clubs like Oakland Roots SC and The Town FC, Benno brings a rare, behind-the-scene...

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast , Don Williams sits down with leading sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to break down his new 2026 book Compete: Developing a Mental Playbook for Performance Under Pressure in Sport . Dan shares practical, game-ready tools designed to help athletes perform when it matters most. The conversation dives into: The High Performance Mindset (HPM)  - ho...

On the latest episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Scott Wilson, Assistant Coach of the Florida Tech Women's Soccer Programme, for an in-depth conversation covering his journey from decorated college player to experienced coach operating at both national and international level. Scott reflects on his playing career at UW-Superior - where he was a 3-year captain, three-time...

On this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with acclaimed soccer author Luciano Wernicke to discuss his latest book, The Lionel Messi Story: How One Man Revolutionized Major League Soccer. Wernicke, author of more than 20 books on global football, breaks down the remarkable journey of Lionel Messi - from a young boy in Rosario overcoming growth hormone deficiency to becoming...

On the latest episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Hope Clark, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Daytona State College, for an in-depth conversation on building a championship program at the junior college level. Coach Clark has led the Falcons to back-to-back NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship titles - winning the program’s first national championship in 2024 and rep...

On the latest episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with U.S. Men’s National Team legend Tab Ramos for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation covering every stage of the American soccer pathway. Tab reflects on his youth development, college experience, iconic National Team career, and time as a professional player and coach, offering rare perspective shaped by decades at th...

In this episode of Inside College Soccer, Don Williams sits down with Coach Stephen Cavallo, head women’s soccer coach at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, for an in-depth conversation on leadership, culture, and modern player development at the collegiate level. Coach Cavallo shares his philosophy on player ownership and accountability, emphasizing why the most successful teams are those wher...

Don Williams sat down with Jamie Clark, Head Coach of the University of Washington men’s soccer program and reigning NCAA National Champion, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, recruiting, and the evolving future of college soccer. Coach Clark shared his unique journey through the game, from his playing career at Stanford and in the professional ranks to his steady rise through the coll...

In this episode of Inside College Soccer , host Don Williams sits down with Jose Luiz Rodriguez , Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Meadowcreek High School in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. A 30 Under 30 United Soccer Coaches Alumni , Coach Rodriguez brings an impressive background that includes USSF C License , United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma , and experience at both the college and youth national levels...

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Francis Dickerson, the father of Lindsay Dickerson - a former U.S. Youth National Team goalkeeper, #1-ranked youth keeper in the nation, Stanford University standout, and NCAA National Champion. Don coached Lindsay during her youth years, giving this conversation a rare, personal depth that only a coach-parent duo can offer. Together, they unpack: ⭐ Li...

This week, host Don Williams sits down with Greg Rubendall, a lifelong coach, educator, and soccer culture builder with deep roots in the American game. Greg brings over two decades of experience - from playing NCAA Division I soccer at Loyola Marymount University, to coaching at Cal State East Bay, and now leading multiple organizations focused on developing the game at every level. Currently the...

In this episode, Don Williams sits down with Tallulah Miller, former SRUSA client who began her journey at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Monmouth University for graduate school - where she became team captain and a standout leader on and off the field. Tallulah opens up about the realities of college soccer - from the challenges of being a freshman at a major SEC program, to th...

In this episode, Don Williams and Chris Cousins sit down with Dan Nimick, former SRUSA client and now professional footballer, to talk about his remarkable journey through the U.S. college soccer system and beyond. Dan shares how he first connected with Chris Cousins and the SRUSA team, how that relationship shaped his recruiting process, and his standout career at Western Michigan University, whe...

In this special episode, SRUSA staff Don Williams, Chris Cousins, and Andre Luciano dive deep into one of the hottest topics in college athletics — the Transfer Portal — and how it’s reshaping the landscape of college soccer recruiting. The team unpacks: ⚽ The pecking order of college soccer recruiting 🔁 How the Transfer Portal has changed the face of recruiting 🎓 Advice for high school players...