She Dreams in Goals Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of sleep for young female soccer players with Dr. Amy Bender, a sleep scientist specializing in athletic performance. This episode is chock full of information! We explore how sleep plays an essential role in staying injury-free and excelling in both sports and academics. In fact, Dr. Bender shares that research has shown that insufficient quality...

Maddie Pokorny’s journey through the world of soccer is nothing short of inspiring, filled with twists, turns, and a sprinkle of adventure. As a young player, Maddie faced the all-too-common struggle of feeling overwhelmed by the demands of sports and school. It was during this challenging time that she took a courageous step back to reassess her path. With her mom by her side, they navigated the...

Savannah DeMelo made history as the first uncapped USWNT player to be selected for a World Cup roster since 2003. In her remarkable 2023 season with Racing Louisville , she began 20 of 21 matches, setting career highs with 8 goals and 3 assists. Savannah excelled in the league, leading in fouls won, ranking 7th in duels won, and 8th in chances created from open play. Her standout performances earn...

Lauren and JulieAnne are former Division-I soccer players turned mental health professionals, who are passionate about keeping young athletes healthy on and off the field. In this episode, Lauren and JulieAnne discuss how participation in sports can both enhance and complicate mental well-being and that in the midst of the adolescent mental health crisis, the significance of prioritizing mental he...

Dr. Lauren Gallagher, an accomplished school psychologist, mental fitness coach, public speaker, and children's author, is dedicated to helping young student-athletes build resilience. Lauren earned her Ph. D. in School Psychology from Columbia University and, in 2020, was honored with the Frank Plumeau Psychologist of the Year Award by the New York Association of School Psychologists. She also ha...

There's nothing quite like the thrill of stepping onto the field to play the beautiful game, and injuries can definitely put a damper on your fun. Injury prevention is the key to ensuring young players stay happy, healthy, and continue chasing their soccer dreams. In this episode, Dr. Christy Zwolski, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS and Dr. Kristin Bastain, PT, DPT shared some valuable insights for preventing i...

Show Notes: Alyssa recently made her debut in the NWSL as an outside defender for O.L. Reign . In 2022, she showcased her talent professionally in Denmark. Alyssa’s collegiate career brought her to Auburn University, where she had an outstanding career, earning recognition as the SEC Defender of the Year and a Second Team All-American. Hailing from Texas, Alyssa's love for soccer blossomed while p...

As the Founder of Positive Performance and The Mindset Coach Academy , Lindsey works with athletes and coaches to unlock player and team potential through mental performance training. As a former professional basketball player, mom and entrepreneur, Lindsey also trains and certifies aspiring mindset coaches to have the impact and income they are called to make in the world. Have you ever wondered...

Show Notes: Larry Hart, long time PDA girls coach, discusses the power of competitiveness and the importance of playing for your teammates like they are family. As a long time teacher, school counselor and coach, Larry believes deeply that you cannot develop the player, without developing the person. He explains that the key to PDA’s success is that they treat their players like family. Larry is t...

Show Notes: What is happening with women’s soccer and prevalence of knee injuries? We are all wondering what is going wrong and how we can decrease the rate of injury! Emily has some answers! So, if you are an athlete, coach or parent who wants to learn as much as you can about how to prevent serious injuries, then this is the episode for you! Emily is an expert on helping athletes use nutrition t...

Show Notes: * www.nutritionfp.com/shedreamsingoals (Tony’s SDiG page with great resources) Have you ever wondered what to eat before, during and after games to maximize your performance, maintain your energy and improve recovery? In this episode, Tony Castillo, an elite nutrition expert, specializing in sports nutrition and optimizing athletes to boost their performance through nutrition, brings t...

A podcast for young female soccer players and the adults who support their dreams. Show Notes: Have you ever wondered what makes some high school programs exceptional? New York State Hall of Fame Soccer Coach, Bruce Stegner, has led his team Massapequa High School to seven state championships and over a dozen county championships, in this episode he shares with us the secrets to creating a cohesiv...

A podcast for young female soccer players and the adults who support their dreams. Show Notes: Caroline Christian, eating disorder therapist and female body image educator, teaches us the truth about body image - that we all have insecurities! As we all know athletics can have a negative and/or positive impacts on our body image and that this is particularly challenging to navigate as young female...

Show Notes: How did Christie Welsh, a Youth National Player of the Year, two-time youth club national champ, collegiate Hermann Trophy Winner, USWNT record holder, and professional soccer player, weather disappointments and use them as fuel for success? On this episode, Christie talks about her amazing mentors from Northport Cow Harbor Soccer Club and Penn State , her many on-field successes, and...

Show Notes: How did Gotham FC’s cricket and rugby loving, Aussie-born goalkeeper coach, Brody Sams , fall in love with soccer? What advice does he have for goal-stoppers and goal-scorers to help them reach their dreams? Why does he think expecting perfection can hurt our performance and accepting mistakes can help us succeed? Does he prefer coaching or playing? And what does he miss most about liv...

Show Notes: How did Jordan Baggett’s youth club, the Colorado Rush , help shape her into the incredible player she is today? What was it like stepping onto the field with a young Lindsey Horan? How did Jordan (Instagram Link) overcome a handful of injuries early in her professional career to come back stronger and more fearless than even? And what piece of advice would she give to her young soccer...

Show Notes: Apart from elite-level skill, what helps set pros like Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan apart from non-professional players? How often should you be practicing mental techniques to strengthen your game? At what age should we start thinking about (and training) the mental side of soccer? How can coaches begin to train their teams to develop collective mental strength? How can you better re...

Show Notes: What mental trick does Paige Monaghan use to quickly move past in-game mistakes so she can bury that next shot? How does she set training goals that keep her motivated and improving? What All-Time USWNT great would Paige select as her 2v2 teammate? What was her most memorable goal, and why does she always wear a pink hair scrunchie? Listen as Paige answers these questions and so much m...

Show Notes: Ever dreamed of playing in the NWSL? What’s it like getting a phone call telling you that you’ve been drafted by the league’s hottest expansion team? What US Women’s National Team star did Hope write a book about when she was in elementary school…and eventually get to tell them about it in person? Does she have any pre-game rituals? And what is her #1 piece of advice for aspiring young...

Show Notes: Can failure be turned into a positive? What should you consider when choosing your friends? How can being empathetic towards your teammates make you a more successful soccer player and help your team succeed? Who was Bev’s favorite soccer player growing up, what is her favorite hype song, and what was the first soccer move she mastered? In this episode, the wonderful Bev Yanez , assist...

Show Notes: What other sport did Lauren consider pursuing? What is Lauren’s favorite post-game meal? Does she like to listen to hype music or chill before a match? Would Lauren change anything about her path to being a star of the NWSL? In this episode, Lauren Milliet, a foundational and dynamic star for NWSL’s Racing Louisville answers these questions and so much more! During her first two season...

Show Notes: * www.nutritionfp.com/shedreamsingoals (Tony’s SDiG page with great resources) * Find the link to our hydration challenge tracker below! Looking to dominate your next soccer game? Are you a super salty sweater? How much water should you drink each day? How much water should you drink after playing soccer in the hot summer sun? In this episode, Tony Castillo, an elite nutrition expert,...

My name is JulieAnne Dietz, and I want to thank you so much for visiting the She Dreams in Goals podcast . This project has been in planning for months, and I am so excited to finally have it up-and-running! In this first episode, I asked my soccer-loving husband to interview me so that I could tell you about my extensive background in soccer, my qualifications as a childhood development expert an...