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Returner Megan Wharton (@nutmeg_9), Rebecca Staylor (@rlstaylor), and Ashley Triplett (@a_trip6) join the show and discuss how they are seeing beach soccer continue to grow in the United States, especially the women's game.  Megan talks about how excited she is, as a current member of the US Beach Soccer National Team, to see all of the great competition amongst women players at the most recent Na...

Louie Moedano (@louie_moedano11) joins the show and discusses how he got into beach soccer at a young age and how it quickly became his focus and passion moving forward. Louie is Co-Founder of Castaways Soccer Club (@Castaways_SC) which has proven to be a pivotal component in the growth of Nonprofit The Lux Academy (@The. Lux. Academy) that aims to give back to the Oceanside community in Californi...

Cesar and Rich from The Lux Academy (@The. Lux. Academy) join the show to talk about the merging of two beach soccer clubs and how they plan to serve their community in 2021 through the beautiful game and various avenues of opportunity. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media fo...

Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s United States Beach Soccer National Teams, Francis Farberoff (@FrancisFarberoff) returns to the show to talk about all of the talent he had the opportunity to scout at the NBSL (@_NBSL_) Player ID Cup. If you have a second, please subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on and follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media f...

With me on this episode is Ebiye Jeremy Udo-Udoma, otherwise known as @HandballNinja on all social media. Ebiye and I discuss how his athleticism with his hands led him to representing the United States through Handball and Touch Rugby. A good portion of our conversation is geared towards the World Beach Games and the rise of beach sports that hopefully leads to involvement in future Olympics. If...

With me on this episode are Lucas and Shahbaaz Kara, founders of Canada Beach Soccer (@CanBeachSoccer). We discuss how Canada Beach Soccer has maintained a strong team culture, what makes for successful clubs and leagues, and what Canada Beach Soccer is looking forward to in 2021. If you have a second, subscribe/follow and leave a rating/review on whatever platform you’re listening on. Follow on I...

With me on this episode is Tanner Akol of the United States Men’s Beach Soccer National Team. Tanner and I talk about the start to his beach soccer career, how he got on ESPN, and an intense PK shootout against El Salvador to gain birth into the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Follow on Instagram Full On Beach Soccer for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is Aldo Balsano (@aldinho01) of the National Beach Soccer League (@_NBSL_). Aldo and I discuss his time playing goalkeeper with the United States Beach National team, how the NBSL started, and what he envisions the league will look like in the future. Follow on Instagram Full On Beach Soccer for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode are the hosts of the podcast MLS Gone Wild (@MLSGoneWild). Blake, Mike D, Poopis, and I talk about how we know each other from our time playing college soccer together, which current and former MLS players would ball out on the sand, and how the MLS could promote beach soccer in a way that’s mutually beneficial for each club as well. Follow on Instagram Full On Beach Soccer...

With me on this episode is Luisa Meza (@luisameza13) of @norcalwomens_bsc. Luisa and I discuss how she developed as a player on the grass, her transition to the sand, her wide variety of beach soccer club experience, and her decision to play nationally for the United States over Portugal. Follow on Instagram Full On Beach Soccer for more beach soccer content.

Kristall and Braga delivered an amazing final in the Euro Winner’s Cup, listen in to get my recap on the first place match. I also breakdown the players submitted to me that you all believe would do well on the sand. Follow on Instagram: Full On Beach Soccer for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is Tina Lowry of @HRSCElite & @beach_soccer_vb. Tina has been a huge part in growing beach soccer in Virginia Beach through organized trainings, scrimmages, and clinics for youth in the community. Her and I discuss the steady growth of these two women’s clubs and how they hope to continue to grow into an eventual league for beach soccer. Follow on Instagram: Full On Bea...

It is great to see beach soccer competition making a gradual return. Tune in as I discuss my thoughts on the five teams that competed in Nazaré, Portugal this past week and how the reigning champs, Portugal, keep their form going undefeated. Follow on Instagram: Full On Beach Soccer for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is Curtis Kirby of @mesaball757. Curtis is a former college soccer player whose aspirations took him to Brazil where he found his drive again. Being a Virginia Beach native, he continues to promote and grow soccer on the sand through individual trainings, footvolley, mesa ball, and more. Follow on Instagram: Full On Beach Soccer for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is US Beach Soccer Player & Captain of NorCal Beach Soccer, Jeané Sunseri-Warp. Jeané and I discuss her tournament experience both in the States and abroad, how excited we are to see beach soccer on the women’s side grow, and Jeane answers some questions submitted by listeners.  Follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is US Virgin Islands Beach National Team & Great Lakes Beach Soccer goalkeeper Michael Vollmer. Vollmer and I discuss his experience with beach soccer in the Midwest, what his transition has been from point man in the attack to furthest man back in the net, and how he has forged relationships with a multitude of amazing players through taking opportunities as they come....

With me on this episode is United States Beach Soccer Captain and Player/Coach of the Tacoma Stars, Nick Perera. Perera and I talk about his time growing up in Europe, how small-sided fútbol became Nick’s bread and butter, and how he got involved with beach soccer at the national level. Follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is England and Team Great Britain national player Katie James. Katie and I discuss her experience playing for Portsmouth FC both on the grass and sand, how playing on multiple surfaces has helped improve her technical ability, and what it felt like to reach the World Beach Games Final with Team GB. Follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more beach soccer content.

With me on this episode is Chris Toth, current goalkeeper for the United States Beach National Team and MASL club, the Ontario Fury. Toth and I discuss how his indoor game compliments his game on the sand, his experiences playing abroad in Hungary in their beach soccer league, as well as how dangerous a goalkeeper can be in beach soccer through some miraculous goal scoring stories of his own. Foll...

With me on this episode is Ryan Futagaki, who has recently retired from the United States Beach National Team. Ryan and I discuss his playing experience for the national team on both the sand and grass, his time at UCLA, and how with the right mentality and grit ,young players can be successful throughout their career. Stay tuned in as we finish our chat with Futagaki’s endeavors for beach soccer...

The North American Sand Soccer Championships is a huge beach soccer event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia that attracts participants from all over the country and even other parts of the world. I sit down with Director of Operations Matt Whalen & Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Soccer Council Lauren Bland, as we discuss the early history of this tournament, and all of the benefits it...

For this episode, I sit down with Head Coach of the USWBNT & Assistant Coach of the USMBNT, Francis Farberoff! Francis goes through his experiences as a player for beach clubs like the Seattle Sounders and Corinthians. He also describes his experience with the United States National team as both a player and coach. Francis has co-founded FBS FC, a youth club in Florida where he incorporates be...

For this episode, I talk with Shahbaaz Kara, Captain and CRO of Canada Beach Soccer. Shahbaaz and I talk the history of CBS and their journey to becoming a nationally recognized sport in Canada. We also discuss their participation in the Italian Beach Soccer Tour and how invested they are in the future of beach soccer, starting with the youth. Follow Full On Beach Soccer on social media for more b...

For this episode, I talk with Megan Wharton who captains the US Women’s Beach National Team. Her and I discuss how she started playing beach soccer, her experience being a part of the very first US Women’s Beach National Team, and her vision for the future of beach soccer in the US, specifically engaging the youth and more playing opportunities such as tournaments and leagues. Follow Full On Beach...

A podcast about Beach Soccer with the intent to further expose people to this growing sport. I look to explain what makes this game so fascinating to watch and even more enjoyable to play. Instagram: @FullOnBeachSoccer