THE Soccer Dad-Pod

It’s a family-style Soccer Mom Sunday with host, Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define, and her cousin, Angela Scarfino. This Southeast Missouri State University grad was not “raised up” in "The Beautiful Game", yes has found herself fully thrust onto the scene with her 3 kiddo players who love all things soccer rec, competitive, and STL’s own MLS team, St. Louis CITY SC. Though Angie doesn’t do "spo...

Birmingham Michigan's own... Alexi Lalas. The 2006 US Soccer Hall of Famer talks about the 94' World Cup, early days of MLS, a high school hockey state championship, touring with Hootie, Bora's tutelage, and a pool full of naked dude's at the M.A.C... IYKYK! A true Mount Rushmore of US Soccer, we hope you enjoy!!! #usmnt #rutgers #michigan #94worldcup #mls #guildguitars Learn more about your ad ch...

Shane Battelle is one of those names in STL Soccer that its virtually impossible to find anyone that would deny his talent, ability, and character. One of the brightest stars in the early 90's, Shane was part of some incredible teams, with even more incredible players (Sorber, McBride, Reyna), and was always part of the conversation when it came to "that guy." A total class act with an extreme und...

If you are a soccer player in St. Louis, there’s a good chance you’ve played with or against, OR have been coached by Shawn Morrison McAteer. AND, you could be currently playing WITH her somewhere on the pitch, because she’s not done just yet! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define catches up her former opponent and teammate to chat about the never-ending dan...

This is one of those episodes that reminds you there are bigger things in life. Jim Tietjens joined us and talked about his incredible journey on the pitch, and an even more surreal one off. A literal lifetime of medical ailments, transplants, and more, Jim keeps it all in perspective. An inspiration both on and off the field. #nasl #slu #transplant #family #perseverance Learn more about your ad c...

Sometimes soccer gets a hold of you and never really lets go, as has been the case for soccer player-turned-coach, Laurie Kaminski. On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define catches up with “Ski” to chat her soccer journey from club to Mehlville High School to the St. Louis University Women’s Soccer program as a Billiken. Not quite done with the game, she went o...

Top Class! Simple as that. A love affair with soccer from Busch, to SLSG, to Wisconsin, to MLS, and a workhorse career in the USL... with his #1 fan, his dad by his side. We had a blast with this one, AND it is a must listen for those young competitors wondering where they should play, what path they should take, from a guy that understood the assignment! #ncaa #wisconsinBadger #mls #usl #cbchighs...

MIZZOU Women’s Soccer started in 1996. On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define visits with one of its OG’s, Nikki Thole. The Black-n-Gold devastating Striker won several All-Big 12 Tournament Team honors, set school records for most single-season goals (23) and points (55) en route to Mizzou earning its first NCAA Tournament berth, and became its first All-Ame...

Newly appointed Tampa Bay Rowdies club President, Ryan Helfrick! Ryan joined us from Tampa and gave us an update, rundown, and some insight on the USL Championship's OG squad, the upcoming season, the growth of USL, and some Open Cup opinions!!! We also had a great segment discussing the club's role in supporting Jim Harte, Perry Van Der Beck, and the Tampa Bay Top 10 Champions League, geared towa...

Travis Thomas, author, improv guru, mindset coach, and Stevie Yzerman super fan (he's from Flint), joined us for an incredible conversation touching on the USMNT 22' WC buildup, how cold mailing a book to Berhalter got him there, and provides a "confidence" break down that ROCKED Jarod to the core!!! #mindset #usmnt #qatarwc22 #worldcup #confidence #advocacy #development Learn more about your ad c...

There’s something about catching up with a person you not only admired as a player, but looked up to as a person! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define caught up with Jennifer Houston. Former teammates at Lindenwood University, “Siess” and “House” talked about what “the old days” looked like in college soccer recruitment, campus life, 3-a-day trainings, and multiple national championship appeara...

Jeff Davis joined us from St. Louis Scott Gallagher as the Director of Boy's soccer. We chat all things club, high school, development, and more. We even get a secret little story out of him regarding Landon Donovan. Check out the episode and please kick in a follow and review! We'd certainly appreciate it! #SLSG #Academy #MLSNext #ECNL #CollegeRecruiting  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Kris Bertsch's relationship with the game is deep! From his hometown in Jersey winning 2 national championships at the club level with #FCDelco, to #americanuniversity as a player, and now a coaching career that has taken him to #UCONN #Xavier #Louisville #SLU #ATLUAcademy and now... the head coach role at #LindenwoodUniversity, he's seen a lot. His focus on character, and culture is front and cen...

Lauren Seppi... & Mom (Katie)!   High School Senior & Future Collegiate Player on Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Lauren Seppi and her Mom, Katie. Member of the 2023 ECNL Championship St. Louis Gallagher 2006 Team, “Lightening” Lauren has committed to D1 play with the Fighting Illini at University of Illinois next year. Listen in for her journey that starte...

Dick and Steve Westbrook are in a rarified club... both Dad (Dick) and Son (Steve) are in the STL Soccer Hall of Fame. Two incredible playing careers, matched by equally amazing coaching ones, resulted in a jam packed episode of name dropping, stories, and more! #iusoccer #carondelet #stlouis #ncaa #viz #coaching #family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat McBride is yet another incredible soccer legend from the STL, that happens to be an even better human! From his early CYC days, through multiple national championships at SLU and SIUE as player & coach, to his record breaking NASL career, and his passion... running the bench for the MISL legendary squad - St. Louis Steamers!!! Enjoy #soccer #nasl #usmnt #ussoccerhof #ncaa #slumenssoccer #siue...

It takes a special type to “play between the sticks” in the Beautiful Game! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define visits with former 2001 Girls Class 4A/3A All Metro St. Louis Goalkeeper of the Year, Erin Graham Moeckel. GK’s are natural leaders on the pitch, and Erin was also one off the pitch, handing out inspirational quotes to her teammates before games!...

On this episode Jay-Rod, Zatch-er-ee, and Jay Bee, get caught up on some recent episode highlights, talk about the Messi v Ronaldo match that was a flop, Gio's move north, craft beer row from midtown to downtown, our favorite date night dinner spots, and the Steroid Olympics... & more. #soccerpod #Explorestl #MLS #Messi #Ronaldo #MaggieOs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Chris Allen is on his way up north to coach the Marquette University Women's Soccer Program! With an incredible run in STL at the High School level, and a run with Katie Shields at SLU that helped take that program to it's highest level to date, Chris peels the onion back on process, recruiting, goals, expectations, and more! #ncaa #womenssoccer #coaching #recruiting #highschool #academy Learn mor...

Former opponents know her as “Rector”. Current players/players know her as “Bryant. Either way you put it, Lindsey is a 2023 National Champion with her Lou Fusz 2007 Girls Academy team! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chats with, now, "Coach Lindsey" about all things soccer - from her playing days in STL North County CYC and JB Marine - to collegiate s...

The name Keough is synonymous with not only STL soccer, but US Soccer. From South city to SLU University, to the National Team, to the Pro's, and World Cup Broadcast Booths... Ty did it all. Raised by an equally accomplished and revered father, Harry, the Keough story bag is loaded with incredible experiences and insight that we are honored to have dipped our toes in!!! #slu #ncaasoccer #usmnt #na...

17 years and counting... Coach Mike Seabolt is clearly in it for the long haul at Missouri State. After coming in under the tutelage of Jon Leamy, Coach Seabolt has really accelerated the winning tradition at MO-STATE! With the nations top winning % in D1 since 2019, Coach talks about the strategy, the culture, and the global impact on his program, resulting in top tier results, and players moving...

If you are a KMOX Radio listener, good chance you’ve woken up to the sound of “Total Information AM’s” Debbie Monterrey! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chats with her former colleague. Debbie is a graduate of Truman State University, has served as a Press Secretary, and has had a long run in Broadcast News … but she’s almost brand NEW to the SOCCER sc...

BJ has been in/around the game his whole life. His training service focuses on intensive, multi-week training to help players achieve their next level goals. In addition, his company Tekkers is developing the next gen of training gear to help improve results at the club facility and in the backyard!!!  #soccer #training #recruiting #cincinnati #durelfootball #nextlevel Learn more about your ad cho...

Mike Bristol has been living near the top of the Women's game for 15+ years, as the Recruiting Director and Associate Coach at 3 Time National Champ Florida State, to Development Director and Assistant coach at the Washington Spirit of the NWSL. An insight into the highest level of recruiting, training, and next level of the women's game! #nwsl #coaching #floridastate #granitecity #goaliecoach Lea...