Soccer by 3four3

Welcome back to another episode of the 3four3 podcast. This is the second installment of the new interview format that I am implementing. (As of May 2019) In these episodes, coaches receive 2-minutes uninterrupted to discuss their coaching philosophies and ideas about the game. After that, I talk with them for about ten to fifteen […]

Joe Dratnol is a teacher and coach in the state of Georgia. He’s also spent some time writing and sharing his thoughts about the American game for several years. He says that he’s always trying to learn more and get better. Writing for his blog and doing interviews like this are things that challenge him […]

Daryl Grove is the co-host and co-creator of the Total Soccer Show. Daryl and his co-host, Taylor Rockwell, started TSS in 2009 on public radio station WRIR 97.3 FM, where they learned the basics of audio production and how to structure a show. They’ve since grown to be one of the most-listened-to soccer podcasts in […]

When I started podcasting, all I wanted to do was talk to coaches about coaching. Then the show slowly started to grow. And it continued to grow and grow and grow. Now it’s something I never imagined it becoming. I’m super proud of the 3four3 podcast, but every now and then I feel like I […]

After some unfortunate experiences, Kirk Rudell wanted to provide better opportunities for young female soccer players in Los Angeles. Soon after, Tudela FC LA was born. The club, led by Jacob Tudela, is dedicated to teaching the beautiful game and building the future of soccer in Los Angeles. In this episode, you’ll hear Kirk talk […]

Shaun Soderling is a coach and co-host of the #SoccerChat podcast. His coaching experience ranges from youth club to college, both men and women. He says that he is, ” the type of coach that goes above and beyond to build a sustainable program that is not only successful but also produces quality individuals. (He) […]

Michael Austin is a Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University. He teaches, writes, and speaks about topics in ethics, family, and sports just to name a few. He has published 11 books. Some of which are intended for scholars, but most are for people with an interest in how philosophical reflection can be applied […]

Randy Waldrum’s soccer career started in Texas during a time that soccer hardly existed. He remembers when the recreational league in his small town first started. He remembers who started it. And he remembers watching it grow year after year after year. Randy has coached collegiately and professionally over the course of several decades. He […]

Azteca FC is a competitive adult and youth soccer club based in Sacramento, California. The club was founded by Director of Coaching, Rose Shoen, in fall 2013. Coach Rose founded this club as a fairly priced opportunity for players who have a desire to compete at the highest level and develop on and off the […]

Shawn Beyer is a youth soccer coach from Southern California. He recently posted a clip of his team building out of the back from a goal kick, taking the ball all the way up the field with a series of passes, and scoring. That clip caught attention. So, I reached out to Shawn to discuss […]

Ted Westervelt is one of the few repeat guests on this podcast. Which means he’s one of my favorite people to talk to. He’s most known for (and most proud of) his activity on Twitter. For almost a decade, he has been the most vocal warrior in the fight to free American soccer from its […]

This episode is part two of my conversation with Orlando City SC assistant coach Guillermo Sanchez. You can find part one here: Episode 171 with Guillermo Sanchez Together, these episodes provide valuable insight into multiple aspects of the game, on and off the field, from the lowest to the highest levels of the sport. Visit […]

This episode is part one of my conversation with Guillermo Sanchez. He is an assistant coach for Orlando City SC. Prior to that, he was the mental coach and head of video analysis. We were introduced to each other by my friend Kasy. Kasy and I met while taking a coaching course in Southern California […]

Lisa Cole has over twenty years’ experience at the youth, collegiate, professional, and international levels and is well-versed in soccer operations, camps, and non-profit work. She has coached in both the WPS and NWSL women’s professional leagues and held numerous NCAA Division I collegiate coaching positions. We started out this conversation by talking about her […]

Manya Makoski Puppione is a former professional player and current college soccer coach. Days after recording this episode, Marymount University announced that Manya will be the next women’s soccer head coach. We didn’t get a chance to talk about that, but we did have a great conversation. We discussed: What type of mentality it requires […]

Jordan Ferrell is a youth soccer coach from Stockon, California. Leading up to our conversation, I asked Jordan what he wanted to talk about. He said, “the structure of the system.” And that’s exactly what we did. Plus, more. In this episode, we discuss: His playing experience in college and abroad The quality of players […]

Mika Elovarra is currently coaching with Richmond Kickers. He is originally from Finland but played college soccer here in the United States. After finishing college, he returned home and played five seasons of professional soccer before retiring and starting his coaching career. Our conversation focuses on the benefits of diversifying education. Mika is a fountain […]

Written and published by Gary Kleiban. Find the original version here. The perception and values associated with the practice of recruiting depends on who’s doing the perceiving and the act itself – be it an organization, coach, player, parent, or whoever. This episode will take the position of what every interested party supposedly wants. Development […]

Katie Nimitz is the Camp Director and a trainer for Beast Mode Soccer. She is also an assistant coach at Western Kentucky University. We started out the conversation talking about the wide array of responsibilities she has when it comes to soccer. Later, we discussed coaching education and what it takes for a player or […]

Ivan Bandov is a youth soccer coach from California’s Bay Area. He has a wide range of experience including youth club, high school, ODP, junior college, and division 1 college. His aim is to provide quality technical and tactical training on the field. And in addition, help develop good people while teaching life skills through […]

Arch Bell is the U.S. correspondent for MARCA.com. He is also a contributor to ESPN FC and CONCACAF.com. I like bringing people like Arch on the show because they provide a look inside the life of American soccer media. But Arch’s story isn’t like any other that I am aware of. After growing up in […]

Simon Murphy is the founder and CEO of a tech startup called RefLive. RefLive’s Referee Management System is an online management dashboard and referee smartphone app to improve performance and retention while reducing abuse. The last part of that sentence is pretty important. Referee abuse is the number one reason that referees stop refereeing. A […]

It’s difficult to wrap your head around how much Dr. Joe Machnik has done over the course of his career. He is an iconic American soccer figure with experience as a player, coach, referee, and broadcaster. So it’s only fitting that this conversation with Dr. Joe touches on so many topics. He shares stories about […]

Michael Prunty is a college and high school soccer coach from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He found 3four3 around the same time that I did. (We both estimated 2009.) Over the years, Michael and I have exchanged messages and Tweeted back and forth. But this conversation you’re about to hear is the first time we actually […]

Mike Woitalla is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. He is also a coach, referee, and soccer dad. I wanted to know more about the man behind some of the most powerful articles written about American soccer. And Mike was happy to answer all of my questions and share some of his incredible stories. In […]