THE Soccer Dad-Pod

“I’m Megan Lynch, KMOX News” might be a phrase you've heard from this Soccer Mom Sunday guest. But there’s so much more! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by this News Reporter by day, and Hockey Player/Coach/Mom most evenings and weekends. Besides being a hockey player herself, Megan is on the board for St. Louis Lady Cyclones Hockey too! No...

STL City SC's Academy Goalie Director, and HUGE Widespread Panic fan, Tim Kelly joined us to chat all things 6 yard box in. Once we got over the wrong High School debacle, Time gave us a brilliant insight into his motivation, process, and expectations for the literal #1 on most lineups... the Keeper. #duchesne #stcharles #hotdog #goalie #goalkeeping #mls #ncaa Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Chuck Nash was a southsider, who stayed and played at St. Mary's, and followed his path to Clemson of the ACC. In 1984 he helped lead the team to their first National Championship! A great story about grit and determination in an environment that was both physically, and figuratively... foreign.  #ClemsonSoccer #NCAASoccer #D1Championship #STLouis #SouthSide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

If you’ve ever said the word “Billiken”, then you are likely a St. Louis University Athletics fan! When it comes to soccer greatness, the SLU Women’s Soccer Team has been led there by their amazing Head Coach, Katie Shields. Soccer Mom Sunday host, Jennifer Siess with Mine To Define, chatted with Harvard grad, Coach Katie, to talk so many things soccer - the D1 experience, keeping your team dialed...

It's really easy to understand why Sam was a fan favorite everywhere he played, especially here in St. Louis with STLFC! An absolute character ACE, with an equally dominant soccer body/brain that took him to incredible levels of success. With a family network that resulted in unprecedented loyalty, appreciation, and love, his whole story is simply incredible. It's easy to root for anyone like Sam,...

Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by a guest who also works in the important space of Mindset. Kelly Oberle grew up in St. Louis a competitive softball player, she knows well the life and demands of an NCAA Division I player in college. Life led Kelly across the country to reside now in California with 3 kids, all unique in their athletic pursuits, and to found her own company, Ac...

Skip Birdsong, Jay Robertson, and Jamey Bridges have 6 State titles between them as players, 2 as coaches, and countless memories on both sides of the pitch - Player/Coach. We chat about all 3's programs, Althoff Catholic, Columbia High School, and Highland Bulldogs, their "Baker" influences, and so much more. #highschool #soccer #coaching #experience #culture Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Another STL legend sat down to join us and chat all things soccer! Florissant MO's own Larry Hulcer breaks down his journey from the north side, to SLU, to the NASL, USMNT, and our beloved... STL Steamers! A career that placed him in THE largest markets of US Soccer (LA, NY, and STL), also took him around the world, including a private trip to Pele's own personal home on a Cosmos pre-season tour!...

On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Christie Jones Gabel. A youth soccer player herself, she shared the love for the Beautiful Game, and even got a special visit from some famous Steamers after an exhibition game injury back in the STL Steamers days! As a former competitive swimmer in her youth to Soccer Mom of a girl and boy in high school,...

SoccerPulse founder/creator, Fairfield U Soccer Alum, USL vet, and now "Soccer Dad" of 2 joined JUST JB, since Jarod & Zach had "family stuff" to do during the holidays. We chatted his path, a young Matt Turner as teammate, his European experience and exposure to Pro/Rel, #USOpenCup fallout, and his new app designed for soccer teams/players to help track players physical/emotional status in order...

TIME STAMPS BELOW!!! This episode gives you a great first hand "listen" into the experience that is Ambush Soccer! We made it an all inclusive episode featuring our families, friends, some players, as well as some Refs! Really. Time stamp: Intro - Wives @ 17:00 - Jon Eskay 26:10 - Keller 41:45 - Ali Sodal 53:20 - Refs 1:07:14 - Cya 1:24:07 #masl #williamandmary #somalia #refugee #belmont #wives #a...

Multiple roles and many accolades in the Beautiful Game for this next Soccer Mom Sunday guest. Lindsay Kennedy Eversmeyer joined host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define to chat the growth and challenges on the Women’s and Men’s side of soccer. And she’s seen both! From club to college to MISL pro playing … to coaching SWIC men’s college and WPSL women’s pro … to stadium broadcast analysis for St....

Perry Van der Beck is a true #STL Soccer Legend. Hailing from Florissant, Perry's path was a rocket ship to the #USMNT, #NASL, and more! He was joined by Wiregrass Ranch (Tampa) AD and head Soccer Coach, David Wilson. Perry and Dave talk about the new HS Champions League that is making its way to the Lou next fall! #Soccer #HighSchool #TampaBay #Rowdies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Tom Byer has discovered one of the main ingredients that constitutes the success of the greatest soccer nations of all time... and it all starts between the ages of 3-7. Now, the thing to remember out of the gate is that "kicking" the ball "harder," or chasing an opponent around to make them "tougher," are both NOT teaching technical skills. Those are both examples of athletic skills. An incredibl...

Just an incredible architect of soooo many things cool, Lee Broughton. From #STLMade to #STLCitySC to #Counterpublic... a resume of creativity that is second to none. #Art #MLS #Branding #Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale Schilly has an incredible resume. And in his current role as STL City SC Academy Director, he gets to pull from every corner of his experience to help form, build, and develop yet another juggernaut source of young STL soccer talent. #STLCITYSC #mlsnext #academy #slsg #coaching #recruiting #STLSoccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one is incredible. A true Cinderella story... right up to the last 25 minutes of the season. From a .500 start, to a disciplinary nightmare, to relying on the underclassmen, then grinding it all the way to the State Final Game... This is the Ladue Men's Soccer 2023 recap story.  We also explore the "why" when it came to the all KC final in Class 4, the difference in our landscapes, and a trul...

Want proof that ALL goalies aren't "that crazy," listen to this one! Connor is part of a group of incredibly accomplished goalkeepers from the STL, that ironically most have a common tie in TK! From #Busch to #SLSG to #UMKC to #Creighton to the pros... check out this conversation and some of the tips and tricks that helped Connor excel well beyond most! #usl #mls #stlsoccer #bigeast #imos Learn mo...

If there’s a role to play in the Beautiful Game, Soccer Mom Sunday’s next guest has been there, done that. Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Stephanie Gabbert, Owner of Peak 9 and Director of Emotional Fitness & Wellness at St. Louis Development Academy. From her own competitive playing days (UMSL HOF & USWNT pool) to Collegiate Coaching to U.S. Soccer National Staff to Directo...

Not only do they support the show, they played, they ref, they coach, they raise young soccer players, and more!!! We had a blast bringing on 2 of the 3 Gianino brothers from The Pinnacle Loans team to chat all things soccer, INCLUDING the infamous CBC freshman perfect season!!! #cbc #highschool #club #referee #southcounty #thehill #stl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Indoor soccer has been a mainstay in many cities from the youth to the professional level - with the ability to play all year round plus fill the void for outdoor in colder months. St. Louis has had a long-term relationship with its professional indoor teams from the Steamers, to the Storm, to now the Ambush. On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined...

Chad Smith loves SKC. We don't. So it made for an interesting conversation... to say the least. A decent amount of respect was shown, while establishing a RIVALRY is necessary. While we objectively won the history/culture/trademark battle, Chad casually pointed out they won the playoff one. This isn't over... #kansassoccer #STLLegends #Rivalry #MLS #SportingKC #STLCitySC Learn more about your ad c...

100 episodes. This was supposed to be a fun way to kill time. WELL... it's been a blast. Soooooo many incredible guests, with stories that bring us back, that inspire, that make you go "REALLY???", and so much more. It's been a blast, and we can't wait to drop. the next 100!!! #STLSoccer #Legends #USSoccer #USMNT #USWNT #MLS #NCAAD1 #HallofFamers #MLSnext #highschoolsoccer #equality #notkansas Lea...

Young #SOCCERPRO featured on Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Alex Pfeiffer and her Mom, Kate. 2023 ECNL National Champion and Player of the Year, Alex has become the 4th youngest player to sign with an NWSL team. From CYC soccer … to club ball with St. Louis Scott Gallagher/Missouri Rush in the ECNL … to representing with the USYNT … and now a professional...

Devon Kerr is an ace. The voice of ACC Soccer, USL, and more... DK just has a vibe and delivery that makes you want to watch more soccer, period. Enjoy our chat with Devon (from the road) as he walks us through his path as a player, covering the game, the next gen of players, and more!!! #NCAA #D1Soccer #ACCSoccer #USL #MLS #TVcoverage #worldcup26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....