The Offside Show

In this episode, we sit down with Valentino Di Lorenzo to break down one of the most overlooked parts of player development: the mental game . We talk about what it really means to play soccer without fear — fear of mistakes, fear of judgment, and fear of failing in front of teammates, coaches, and parents. Valentino dives into how limiting beliefs are formed early , how they silently cap a player...

From Memphis to MLS and back again, Tony McManus has seen it all. A former pro who faced legends like Patrick Vieira and Boca Juniors, Tony now drives the culture shift behind the University of Memphis men’s soccer rise. In this conversation, he opens up about: The moment he had to completely reinvent himself as a player just to stay on the field. Why soccer IQ matters more than speed or strength....

Nick Dyer is a Memphian and current Wofford College Men's soccer player. Prior to college, he played at Soccer Ole, Germantown Legends, Memphis 901 FC and Nashville SC Academy. Nick has also been the longest-active player in MAGIS! In this episode, Nick shares his path to the collegiate level, the ups and downs of his soccer career, how adversity has allowed him to grow as a soccer player and...

The Offside Show - Ep. 12 - Ronald Garces / Having A Winning Mentality, 1% Better Everyday and More. Ronald is the owner of KS Goalkeeper Academy FL, the leading GK academy in the United States. He's also part of the Inter Miami GK Staff, and back in 2009, he represented Venezuela in the U-20 World Cup, making it the first time in history that the country made it to a World Cup.  In this conv...

In this episode, Coach Carlos and Coach Hector dive in and share their experiences during their 10-day trip in Europe, catching World Class soccer games. In a span of just 10 days, both coaches were able to watch 6 different games in 5 different cities... Definitely an experience of a lifetime!  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

In this episode, Coach Hector talks about the importance of constant self-reflection and how that can help you in your soccer career. He also shares why setting goals is a key factor for success. Not only that, but he shares the exact same process he does each year. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, Cody Uzcategui, former University of Memphis soccer player, shares his story and how he was able to build his soccer career thanks to the relationships he built throughout his life.  Cody goes deep into the importance of connections and how it can benefit you in any area of your life. Hope you enjoy!

Tony McManus is the Assistant coach of the University of Memphis soccer team. In this talk, Tony talks about his soccer career and how he was able to adapt his role on his teams in order to play professional soccer.  Tony shares the importance of adversity, how to use it as an advantage and what are the main things a D1 College coach is looking for in a soccer player.

Yes... I get it too... preseason SUCKS!! But, as one of my mentors always tells me, you have to deal with it!  In this episode, I share my experiences through multiple preseasons I went through during my time playing soccer. I share some of the things I did in order to recover and have a good performance on the field.  I hope you enjoy, Hector

Carlos Hurtado is a former University of Memphis soccer player. He was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Carlos started playing soccer at a very young age, but, as time went on, he wanted to raise his level and play in a more competitive environment. After a summer camp at IMG Academy, he got an offer to stay and play for them.  After his playing time at IMG, Carlos got an offer to play...

 Emmanuel Monserrat is 14 years old. Born and raised in Memphis TN, but with an Argentinian heart, Manu has been playing soccer his entire life. From club soccer, state league games, ODP games, National Team camps... and now, Columbus Crew, a MLS academy team.  In this episode, we go deep into Manu's life and his experiences playing soccer. The ups and downs, what it takes to play for a...