Kick It With Katie: A Soccer Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode features my interview with Jaimee Cooper, The Soccer Nutritionist. She shares her story from starting late into soccer, coming back from injury in college and having a family medical emergency that led her to make a decision that made her into the nutritionist she is today. Jaimee has a wealth of knowledge for all athletes and parents to make sure your players...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, I breakdown week by week, my crazy 2023  summer schedule. What tournaments we participated in, who had championships to celebrate and the craziness behind tryouts. You want to know what life is like behind the scenes for coaches outside trainings and games? This episode shares a lot of behind   the scenes for me.  Remember to nominate someone for Playe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it's like playing soccer abroad in another country as a youth player? Check out this week's interview with Jack Murray who is currentlyin Portugal. Stay tuned to see who the Player of the Week is at the end of the episode. Jack Murray is a 14 year old elite level athlete who is from Nova Scotia Canada and currently living in Portugal playing soccer in th...

Send us Fan Mail Quick update and new season coming out! Want to nominate a soccer player for "Player of the Week", email me kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe ! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatie Follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast Contact me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Want to be a guest? Lin...

Send us Fan Mail In today's interview with Greg Garza, he talks about the nomad route he took to becoming a professional soccer player. Playing in a youth academy in Brazil and playing professionally in Portugal, Mexico, and in the United States as well as representing the US on National Teams. He shares his knowledge with players of today through his new venture "Beyond Goals Mentoring&...

Send us Fan Mail Part two of my interview with Tiffany Turner-Baldwin, goes more in depth into questions and scenarios players might be facing during their careers at all levels. How can you try and overcome them? You are not alone, many players in soccer, and sports, deal with difficulties and need someone to help them overcome their problems. Please reach out to Tiffany for any questions you may...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am releasing part 1 of my interview with Tiffany Turner-Baldwin. She talks about her experiences playing soccer and finding her passion in life through sports social work. We focus on the mental game and how you can elevate players by taking care if your mind as well as your body.  Connect with her at her links: Coaching website:  www.tturnersolutions.com Email:  tturnerco...

Send us Fan Mail Today I share my interview with Matt Walbruch. Matt has a long history in youth soccer starting with his own journey and now with his kids. You heard from his daughter, Ellie, in a prior episode (give it a listen). He shares his story growing up through youth soccer, coaching, becoming a parent and beyond. You can find Matt through Undeniable Soccer .  Leave me a voice message on...

Send us Fan Mail Today I share my interview with We Are Soccer Show host Craig Hearn. Craig shares his story of soccer in his life and how it shaped him into the person he is today, how he started his show and shares some tips for youth today. What is his tip to become a fast player? Listen in and find out! Follow Craig and his team at We Are Soccer here . Don't forget to follow Hardman Photo...

Send us Fan Mail In today's interview with Dr. Kerry Reller, we talk about her youth career, college, and life after soccer. We discuss youth soccer of today and introducing our kids into the sport as parents who played and possibilities of our kids not wanting to play the sport we love.  Follow Kerry on her podcast journey with Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast or on Instagram Here . Leave me a...

Send us Fan Mail Kamden grew up in San Diego playing club soccer for San Diego Spirit (Crusaders) and played varsity at Helix High School. She now coaches her daughters' city league soccer team in Springville, Ut. She is also an ADHD coach and works one on one with clients supporting them in life, business, relationships and parenting all through the lense of ADHD. Kamden is the founder of Th...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Lesley De Paz about her soccer journey growing up, playing D3 collegiate soccer, what she learned along the way and where in life it took her. She talks about her shin splints and how she found out in college that's not what was actually wrong with her. Find out what the actual diagnosis was, what the treatment was for it and where she is...

Send us Fan Mail In today's interview with Coach Reed Maltbie, he shares his story of going from player to coach to author. After giving his TedTalk in 2015, how he has been trying to change the way we communicate and teach in sports to all players. For more on Coach Reed find him at FullSpartan.com or on Instagram .  Have more questions? Contact me below. Leave me a voice message on SpeakPip...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Ben Herbert from the UK. He shares his journey as a child being born with a clubfoot and being told he wouldn't play sports, to beating those odds and playing any sport he wishes. Hear about his journey playing for a professional youth academy, Colchester United FC. See where Ben is now by following him on Instagram and subscribing to his podcast...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of my interview with Trentin Atkin, he talks about college coaching, college recruiting, what to expect when moving from club soccer/high school to college soccer, his ADD/ADHD and more.  Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe ! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatie Follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast Contact me at k...

Send us Fan Mail In this week episode, I interview Trentin Atkin who is currently an assistant coach at Salt Lake Community College. In part one, he tells about his journey growing up playing youth soccer, his ADHD, being recruited to college and what made him start coaching. Make sure to join in for next week's episode where we hear the rest of the interview with information on college recru...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode features Katie's interview with Zack Farnsworth who is currently rostered with Real Salt Lake, Utah's MLS team. Zack talks about his journey growing up playing soccer, his love for the game, some amazing places he has been able to play in and his call up to the US National Team camp. He talks about his time playing for an MLS Academy and where that lea...

Send us Fan Mail In today's interview, Katie speaks with Alexis Rodriguez about his experience with pressure and burnout in soccer. What he did to get through it? Who helped him? Where is he now? Follow him on Instagram @prettyboy_arod and his new team @colrapids Giveaway! Go to my Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast before the entry window closes! Listen to my interview on the Houston Dyna...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Katie interviews goalie JC Sanchez. He tells us how he has reached his goal of signing a professional contract in Mexico. Was it all sunshine on his pathway there? Listen in to find out what happened on his journey. Follow JC on Instagram Here @jc.gk1 Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe ! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/Kic...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Ellie Walbruch shares her journey to play college soccer and winning an NCAA championship as a freshman at UCLA. She shares about the sacrifices she made and the people that helped push her towards her dreams. Follow Ellie on Instagram @elliewalbruch For upcoming giveaway follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast (January 2023) Leave me a voice me...

Send us Fan Mail We are here to answer your questions. Today Jonah Knubel answers some of your questions. If you have questions you want answered email me or reach out on Instagram, links below. Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe ! You could be featured on an episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/KickItWithKatie Follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast Contact me at kickitwithkatiepod@gm...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Katie interviews Jonah Knubel from Utah. He shares his experiences with his competition team, the age split, ODP, Far West Regionals and Nationals. Experiences with his teammates on and off the field and some of his advice after a devastating injury his senior year of high school. Questions? Email kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram @kick_i...

Send us Fan Mail In today's interview with Tanner Sands he talks about relationships with his teammates and coaches over the years. Shares his experience on why he chose a D3 school over a D1 option. Tanner is currently the Assistant GM for the Long Island Rough Riders. Follow me on Instagram Email me at kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com with your questions for future guests or to be a future gues...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I interview Will Bagrou. He grew up in Utah and ended up in Georgia. Hear him share his story on a huge obstacle he had to overcome to play soccer in college and beyond.  To contact Will follow him on Instagram @b.c.training. For pictures of today's episode follow me on Instagram @kick_it_with_katie_podcast.  If you're interested in being intervie...

Send us Fan Mail Your podcast host Katie Koelliker tells her story of juggling her busy schedule, how it effected her mental health and where she went with soccer as an adult. Check out Instagram for photos from this episode. Follow me on Intagram: @Kick_it_with_katie_podcast Email me at: kickitwithkatiepod@gmail.com Leave me a voice message on SpeakPipe ! You could be featured on an episode! http...