The Next Level Training Soccer Podcast with host Aaron Byrd and Jeff Suffolk

Check in with International Youth Conditioning Association President, Jim Kielbaso, as we discuss hot topics such as injury prevention, athlete burnout and social media influencers giving Jeff anxiety. Enjoy!

On Episode 14, The NLT Guys bring on legendary high school journalist and National Gatorade Player of the Year Director, Chad Konecky. Chad covers the landscape of playing high school soccer, the decision of joining your high school team from your club team, trends in parenting high level athletes, and what it takes to win the prestigious Gatorade Player of the Year Award.

The most famous coach in the history of US Soccer joins Aaron and Jeff for a TWO HOUR conversation that covers everything from player development, coaching takeaways, advice for parents and priceless stories from his famed 47 year coaching career. Anson Dorrance covers decades of coaching stories, incredible nuggets for all ages and leaves you wanting more. Get out your pen and paper because when...

Legendary MLS Pro and US Men's National Team Player, Kellyn Acosta joins the podcast to talk about mental toughness, adversity, and other incredible takeaways for any sport you're playing. The importance of giving it your all every single day is not just a cliche, it is a way of life for this All American legend.

Happy 2025! On this episode, soccer legend Aaron Byrd discusses his goals for the New Year, the guys recap Jeff's experience at the NLT pro training session, they provide some coaching nuggets, and so much more!

On Episode 10, MLS All Star and NCAA Hermann Trophy Winner, Alecko Eskandarian joins Aaron and Jeff on the Next Level Training Soccer Podcast to talk about the Future of MLS Next, player pathway for today's athlete vs the previous generations opportunities, growing up with Pelé, getting babysat by ex-USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter and so many great soccer stories from this legendary US Soccer Player....

Seventeen-year-old professional soccer sensation Chloe Ricketts joins the Next Level Training Soccer Podcast for a Thanksgiving conversation. Chloe shares her insights on 3v3 tournament strategy, what it’s like to be one of the youngest players in the NWSL, tips for maintaining confidence on and off the field, and her unique experience navigating life as a teenage pro. Don't miss this inspiring ep...

Coach Nate Kopunek from the NCAA Div 1 Mens Soccer Team, Detroit Mercy Titans, dedicates an episode to the men's high school age recruiting process. We dive into Ivy League recruiting, the Michigan soccer landscape and Aaron Byrd makes lots of good points. Enjoy!

CEO US Youth Soccer - Skip Gilbert - Joins us on the podcast to discuss the Birth Year vs School Year debate, how US Soccer is changing through the World Cup and more!

On today's podcast we have Division 1 MAC Coach of the Year, Lewis Robinson talking about youth soccer pathways, MLS Next and ECNL, Women's Collegiate soccer recruiting and more!

In Episode 5, Paris Saint Germain Center back, USWNT Player - Eva Gaetino - talks best parenting advice, growing up in Michigan, what it's like playing in Europe and answers important questions from our listeners. DM us on our instagram page questions that you would like to ask on our next podcast.

On the podcast, #11 Ranked Notre Dame's Women's Coach Nate Norman talks recruiting, multisport athletes and the current environment for club soccer nationally.

Joining Aaron and Jeff on the Podcast this week is USWNT Legend, Jess McDonald. Jess is a two-time NCAA D1 Champion, three-time NWSL Champion, 2019 Fifa World Cup Champion with an incredible story of challenge, triumph, motherhood, family and gratitude.

Joining us from the road at Eugene, Oregon the Three Time National Champion and curren #7 NCAA D1 Michigan State University Womens' Head Coach, Jeff Hosler. We talk college recruitment, the new Big Ten travel impact, and the mentality it takes to make it to the big show.

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