THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Joined by the crew from the Michigan Jags to talk all things MLS Next, Development, Pathway, and more! Featuring: Joe Ahearn - MLS Next Recruiting Director Pete Pososki - Club Technical Director Steve Clark - MLS Next Homegrown Coach & MLS Alum #soccer #mlsnext #development #pathway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Fleming joined to chat all things "College Soccer Showcase 101" in preparation for the upcoming winter events. What should your email communications look like? What should your on/off the field actions look like (beyond soccer)? What do you do next after you head home? Check out Andy Fleming Soccer for more, and be sure to subscribe to our channel! #soccer #collegesoccer #recruiting #mlsnext...

TPH - The St. Louis Soccer Academy, the newest full-time school/training institution in St. Louis, focused on the beautiful game! We had Christy Stichling (TPH Director), Ken Godat (TPH Trainer), and 4 of the initial parents to enroll their kids: Matt & Crystal Waldrop, and John and Amanda Sander. We talk about their paths, their academic expectations, their soccer expectations, and what the kids...

So many soccer fans grew up clamoring to find a game anywhere! And when you did happen to catch the rare USMNT game or similar in the late '80s and '90s, you could bet JP Dellacamera was most likely on the mic. JP joined us and talked about his Massachusetts roots, his start in hockey, and his transition to the beautiful game! #MASL #Soccer #TV #MISL #NASL #MLS #WUSNT #USMNT Learn more about your...

Alan Bradaric has a passion for the game! He's funneled that into a newer Semi-Pro MWPL team... BOHFS! A team consisting of some of the highest-level players from the area has been building a growing reputation. #soccer #stlouis #bosnian #semipro #BOHFS #urbanchestnut High School player looking to play in College? Check out Choose It Right and take advantage of the SDP discount on this amazing pla...

Recent FIU grad/player, now assistant coach, Matteo Gasperoni joined to talk about his path from top academies in Italy, to the U15/17 Italian National Team, then making the jump to the states, and leaning into coaching the next-gen of American players in Southern Florida across NCAA to MLS Next, and High School. "Kids need to play more, train less." GO TO Choose It Right to get your kids' recruit...

We're back with another episode, recorded live in front of parents LIKE YOU, with a panel of college coaches answering the key questions to the recruiting process. The panel consisted of: Ricky Garza - JUCO - St. Louis Community College Stephen Cavallo - Division 2 - UMSL Kris Bertsch - Division 1 - Lindenwood University From player profile, to emailing, to social media, to transfer portal, and mo...

Coach Lenahan amassed over 300+ wins in his career. With a knack for understanding people, players, and getting the most out of those who were not expected to succeed... he found massive success. #Northwestern #Big10 #CollegeSoccer #Jersey #Eagles Get your SDP discount at Choose It Right and help your young player communicate more effectively and efficiently with the schools of his/her future! Lea...

Bowling Green University's Asst. Men's Soccer Coach, AND Director of Recruiting, Gonzalo Carranza. We talk about his Argentinian & Brazilian roots, coming to the states, kAnsas USL2 life, and so much more. We get a breakdown of the culture and mission at BGU, and we discover that this staff is willing to turn over every rock in an attempt to find talent. Be sure to take advantage of our Choose It...

Author Shane Stay is back with a new book: "100 American Soccer Legends." We talk about the daunting task of creating such a subjective list, how he kept the generations separate, and some of the names that snuck up in a good way. Check out his website for this upcoming release and other soccer specific books just in time for the holidays!!! Choose It Right... a perfect solution to help research a...

Total Ace! Year 1 Head Coach at UNC Asheville, Danny Frid. From his overseas roots, to the plains of Oklahoma, NAIA, MO State Bears, and beyond... Coach Frid now leads the program at Big South Soccer Conference member: UNC Asheville. Looking for recruiting help... check out Tony at Prospect 2 Player to see if you can find the "Right Fit" and turn it into your "Dream Fit." #soccer #collegesoccer #b...

4 time guest Greg Drozda, and 3 time guest Tony Doellefeld joined to talk about the recruiting landscape, the money landscape, and the delicate balance between all of it! From right fit schools, to NIL valuations, and more, this conversation gets into the weeds of the $$$! High School / Academy player looking for some recruiting help... Prospect 2 Player Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coa...

This Jr. Bill, who grew up on The Hill, had a career that inspired many. Standing 5'5" in his prime, Jeff Cacciatore was an idol for many. From his early day's keeping up with his brothers, to landing a scholarship to play at SIUE, followed by a pro career that included the NASL and the MISL, Jeff's story is legendary in STL soccer circles. #stlouis #steamers #nasl #misl #stlsoccer #halloffame Lea...

Tomas Gomez. A true STL native with a pathway taking him from Webster Groves, to Gateway Club, to SLSG, to Georgetown, the USMNT, and 10 years a pro. Now... it's time to give back with Gateway City Goalkeeping. Check it out! #soccer #goalkeeping #training #hoyas #STLMade Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer...

Check out returning guest AJ Cochran, Adam Tilford of Session Taco's, and myself as we discuss Suarez biting, US Soccer Flailing, Blue Crab Taquitos, and more! Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soccer Coaches Weekly, to help you get more organized, improve your training sessions, and get you time back! Soccerco...

This Cougar alum, and long time Cougar Head Coach, takes us from North County to the bluffs of Edwardsville and chat's all things college soccer. Coach Ed Huneke talks about his roots and over 40 years of coaching the beautiful game. He also breaks down and gives me the "spine" of his "ALL TIME TEAM!" Recorded at the Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, special thanks goes out to Justin McMillan for the...

Zach and I were joined by MO State alum, soccer dad, and most importantly... "TEAM MANAGER," Josh Sampson. We chop up some key points from College Pathway Live, Lutz's exit, City's next steps, EPL early rankings, and listen to a little Jonny Paycheck & Bruno Mars... Really. Coaches, be sure to head over to Soccer Coaches Weekly and use PROMO CODE - SDP50 to receive 50% off your subscription to Soc...

Part 2 of "College Pathway Live" recorded at St. Louis Scott Gallagher. In this episode our panel talks about the "MONEY." Scholarships, how many, the roll grades play, and more. They give some tips on player communication when reaching out, and they talk about the roll 3rd parties can play in helping land the right fit... (hint, it's rarely the dream fit.) Kevin Stoll - St. Louis University D1 Jo...

Wow! Part 1 of our first "College Pathway Live" was a hit! We sat down with coaches from: SLU Men's, UMSL, Wash U., and SIUE to talk about all things college soccer recruiting. From where are they looking, which leagues, what player types, the intangibles, to social media, we covered a ton! Be sure to give us a follow to support the show and be on the lookout for Part 2 where we talk about THE MON...

From Cork Ireland, to Memphis Soccer, to STL, we cover it all! This Irishman was on a pro trajectory when a showcase opened up a pathway to the States. With wages barely enough to cover the fuel to get to the club, Liam took advantage of a scholarship worth exponentially more that brought him to the Memphis Men's program. From that journey to TST, to a legendary goal at the event, and coaching hig...

Pat Barry has spent his life with the game. Most importantly, he's focused on the business side of things... which most "Soccer Guys" admittedly don't do well. Years of experience working with front offices, the coaching staffs, and connecting the parents and fans to the game, Pat breaks down some of his experiences and insights that have helped him be part of some amazing soccer success stories!...

Bobby is a true OG! This New Jersey lad chatted up the early days, the travels, Pele, and more. Joined by his fellow NASL alum's... Steve Pecher & Denny Vaninger!!! Coaches, get your 50% discount from Soccer Coaches Weekly here: https://bit.ly/4kMk0m5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got 2/3rds of the South End Supporters to join us to talk about their pod, their pet peeves, and no stats. These STL City Loyalists (and realists), talk about the inception of the show, the focus, and the reality of supporting a team that is simply not cutting it. GO GIVE THEM A FOLLOW! Coaches... Here's your Soccer Coach Weekly discount! Get your 50% off now! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

"Bob The Builder"... Retired the winningest coach in D1 history, only coach to win 4 tournament games with different schools, holds the record for most conference championships (28), and he's LOVING his Grandpa Life! Absolute ace of a human... Bob Warming. #creighton #SLU #PennState #olddominion #ncaaD1 #collegesoccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Vandegriffe... true STL baller! From his early club days at Scott Gallagher, to D1 soccer powerhouses, and now 13 years a pro, we cover a lot! Recorded live at 4 Hands Brewery in The District in Chesterfield, we sat down with the MASL anchor and chopped up all things 11 v 11, 6 v 6, and TST!!! Be sure to drop a review and help us keep the guest's coming! #soccer #masl #tstsoccer #D1College #k...