United Soccer Coaches

United Soccer Coaches Podcast

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Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., United Soccer Coaches is the trusted and unifying voice, advocate and partner for coaches at all levels of the game. The largest community for soccer coaches in the world, we unite coaches of all levels around the love of the game and we elevate the game through advocacy, education and service. To learn more visit UnitedSoccerCoaches.org.

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Geoff VanDeusen, Scott Waddell, Lauren Pien, and Johnny Orozco, Pres. by LeagueApps 12-28-23 28.12.2023 1:27:24

In this week's episode of The United Soccer Coaches Podcast, we dive deep into the world of soccer with a panel of distinguished guests. Geoff VanDeusen, CEO of United Soccer Coaches, brings his leadership and vision to kick off the association. Joining him is Scott Waddell, Assistant Coach of the NYU Women's Soccer team. With four seasons at NYU, Scott has played a pivotal role in the tea...

Simon Keith, Billy Hartman, Jeremy Parkins, Chris Handy, and Nate Lie, Pres. by LeagueApps 12-21-24 21.12.2023 1:48:17

In this episode of The United Soccer Coaches Podcast, host Dean Linke sits down with a dynamic panel of soccer experts and enthusiasts to discuss the evolving landscape of soccer, both on and off the field. Our guests include Simon Keith, Billy Hartman, Jeremy Parkins, Chris Handy, and Nate Lie. Register for the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA, on January 10-14. www.unitedsocc...

Dante Washigton, Brian Pensky, Mike Noonan, Kate Ward, and John DeWitt, Pres. by LeagueApps 12-14-23 14.12.2023 1:31:12

Tune in for this week's exhilarating episode of our podcast, hosted by Dean Linke, featuring a star-studded lineup. We begin with an engaging conversation with Dante Washington, former soccer pro and U.S. National Team Olympian, who now serves as the Columbus Crew Director of Team Strategic Partnerships & Business Development. We'll dive into the Crew's remarkable MLS CUP victory a...

Lesle Gallimore, Mike Cullina, Phillip Gyau, Carlos Acebey, and Blake Decker, Pres. by LeagueApps 12-7-23 07.12.2023 1:32:38

Dean Linke chats with Lelse Gallimore, the current GM of the OL Reign and past president of United Soccer Coaches. Then, we welcome Mike Cullina, CEO of US Club Soccer, Phillip Gyau of Howard University, and Carlos Acebey, Executive Director of the Vision Soccer Academy. Dean interviews Blake Decker, CEO of Cincinnati United Soccer Club, to close the show out! PRICE INCREASE INCOMING FOR CONVENTIO...

Briana Scurry, Rudy Zimmerman, and Adam Hayes, Pres. by LeagueApps 11-30-23 30.11.2023 1:41:44

On this week's episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeaguesApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Briana Scurry, legendary former U.S. Goalkeeper, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and World Cup Champion. Following Briana, Dean chats with Rudy Zimmerman, a member since 1983 and one of this year's 2023 Long-Term Service Award recipients. To wrap things up, Dean spoke...

April Heinrichs and Danielle Slaton, Pres. by LeagueApps 11-22-23 22.11.2023 55:47

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps and hosted by Dean Linke, we welcome United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee April Heinrichs and Bay Football Club Co-founder Danielle Slaton.

Jill Ellis, Mike Curry, Kali McCarthy, Russell Werkman, Sarah Lowdon, Sam Walton, and Theresa Beeckman, Pres. by LeagueApps 11-16-23 16.11.2023 1:53:23

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee Jill Ellis! Following Jill, Dean chats with Foundation Committee Member Mike Curry ahead of Giving Tuesday on November 28th. Next up, For the Good of the Game Fund recipients Kali McCarthy and Russell Werkman join the show. On the...

Luke Tickner, Scott Wollaston, Sarah Bridgens, Dr. Joe Machnik, John Morgan, Pres. by LeagueApps 11-9-23 09.11.2023 1:44:23

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Luke Tickner, United Soccer Coaches Veterans, Active Military, and Affiliates (VAMA) Coaches Community Director of Media and Communication, to talk about the group's Mindful Messaging Campaign ahead of Veterans Day. Next up, NC Fusion CEO Scott Wollaston and Chief Experience Officer S...

Louise Waxler, Lincoln Phillips, Al Albert, David DiIanni, Victoria Lagos, Pres. by LeagueApps 11-2-23 02.11.2023 1:18:52

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with 2023 Honor Award recipient Louise Waxler and Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee Lincoln Phillips. Up next, Dean talks to United Soccer Coaches Foundation Fundraising Sub-Committee Chair Al Albert. To button up this week's show, we welcome University of Iowa women's soccer head co...

Bonus Show: The BIG LIFE Podcast Hosts Sam Cary and Jordyn Wickes, Pres. by LeagueApps 10-27-23 27.10.2023 38:11

SURPRISE! We've got a bonus episode of the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, for you! Host Dean Linke connects with the BIG LIFE podcast hosts Sam Cary, Iowa defender, and Jordyn Wickes, Michigan State forward, ahead of their BIG TEN showdown on October 29th.

The Credential of Coaching Excellence Special, Pres. By LeagueApps 10-26-23 26.10.2023 1:41:51

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, we dedicate the show to the facilitators and alumni of the very first cohort of the Coach Credentialing Program ! Host Dean Linke welcomes to the show Celia Slater, Dr. Lauren McHenry, and Theresa "Tree" Beeckman for a panel discussion to open the show. Following the panel, Dean welcomes: - Jen Klein, Head Women&#...

Shalom Kimble, Emma Jaskaniec, Danika Austin, Oscar Monteblanco, Art Hernandez, Kendall Fletcher White, Pres. by LeagueApps 10-5-23 23.10.2023 1:48:38

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Dean Linke opens the show with LGBTQ+ & Allies Coaches Community Chair Shalom Kimble ahead of Play With Pride Week. Following Shalom, Dean chats with two college soccer stars: Wisconsin's Emma Jaskaniec and Northwestern's Danika Austin. The podcast then turns its attention to a Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight...

Dr. Celine Gounder, Rob Herringer, Todd Yeagley, Manny Martins, Pres. by LeagueApps 10-19-23 19.10.2023 1:31:15

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Dr. Celine Gounder, widow of the late Grant Wahl (2023 Clay Berling Media Career of Excellence Award recipient). Following Celine, Dean visits with United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Education and 2023 Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient. For the secon...

Cori Dyke, Maribelia Avalos, Art Hernandez, Oalex Anderson Jr., Mike Woitalla, Pres. by LeagueApps 10-12-23 12.10.2023 1:47:19

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with Penn State midfielder Cori Dyke. Next up, we have our last Hispanic Heritage Month Takeover with Community Athletic Soccer Academy Founding Executive Director Maribelia Avalos and Latino Coaches Community Chair Art Hernandez. To button up this week's episode, Dean chats with North Car...

Ellie Jean, Mónica Villalobos, Art Hernandez, Joana Bromley, James Harte, Pres. by LeagueApps 9-28-23 28.09.2023 1:46:11

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Gotham FC defender Ellie Jean. Following Jean, we have our third Hispanic Heritage Month takeover with Latino Coaches Community Vice Chair Art Hernandez and Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mónica Villalobos. To button up this week's show, Dean invites on Certifi...

Miriam Hickey, Luis Aguilera, Jotwan Daniels, Ariana Martinez, Art Hernandez, Tree Beeckman, Chaka Daley, Joe Ahearn, Pres. by LeagueApps 9-21-23 21.09.2023 1:39:17

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens the show with three Foundation grant and scholarship recipients: High Country SA Executive Director Miriam Hickey, High Country SA Coach Luis Aguilera, and Summit High School Soccer Coaches Jotwan Daniels. Next, we get another Hispanic Heritage Month Takeover with Latino Coaches Vice Chair Art Hernande...

Carlos Somoano, Brianna Pinto, Betty Dominguez, Art Hernandez, Briana Pinto, Frank Kohlenstein, Devala Gorrick, Pres. by LeagueApps 9-14-23 14.09.2023 2:05:07

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke opens up the show with University of North Carolina men's soccer head coach Carlos Somoano, followed by North Carolina Courage midfielder Brianna Pinto. Up next, we have the first Hispanic Heritage Month takeover with Latino Coaches Vice Chairs Art Hernandez and Betty Dominguez. To round out this week&#3...

Gary Higgins, Chris Nurse, Becky Burleigh, Michael Brady, Pres. by LeagueApps 9-7-23 07.09.2023 1:36:07

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke welcomes to the show East Carolina University women's soccer head coach Gary Higgins, Inter Miami Academy Coach Chris Nurse, What Drives Winning Co-founder Becky Burleigh, and Duke men's soccer associate head coach Michael Brady.

Ian McIntyre, Sade Ayinde, Nate Norman, Lindsey Wilson, Pres. by LeagueApps 8-31-23 31.08.2023 1:53:25

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, Host Dean Linke welcomes to the show Syracuse men's soccer head coach Ian McIntyre, University at Albany women's soccer head coach Sade Ayinde, Notre Dame women's soccer head coach Nate Norman, and Positive Performance Training Founder Lindsey Wilson.

Lorne Donaldson, Robbie Church, Chris Rich, Adelaide Gay, Tiffany Weimer, Pres. by LeagueApps 8-24-23 24.08.2023 1:34:00

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Jamaica Women's National Team head coach Lorne Donaldson. Following Lorne, Dean chats with Duke women's soccer head coach Robbie Church before catching up with UNC Greensboro men's soccer head coach Chris Rich. To button up this week's show, Dean welcomes Adelaide Gay and...

Anson Dorrance, Erica Dambach, Jackie Santacaterina Manny, Erin Issler, & Michael Malik Gaines II, Pres. by LeagueApps 8-17-23 17.08.2023 1:29:02

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with University of North Carolina women's soccer head coach Anson Dorrance and Penn State women's soccer head coach Erica Dambach ahead of their Big Ten matchup Thursday night. Up next, Dean welcomes soccer analyst Jackie Santacaterina Manny, before closing the show with U.S. Armed For...

Christian Fuchs, Dr. Bill Steffen, & Karla Thompson, Pres. by LeagueApps 8-10-23 10.08.2023 1:18:59

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with Fox Soccer Academy Founder Christian Fuchs. Dean then chats with longtime United Soccer Coaches Educator Dr. Bill Steffen before closing the show with San Diego Wave Executive Director of Performance and Development Karla Thompson.

Ralph Polson, Mayrene Hernandez, Art Hernandez, Dr. Sari Rose, Joshua Okoampa, & Darian Ignatius, Pres. by LeagueApps 8-3-23 03.08.2023 1:52:11

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke opens the show with United Soccer Coaches Foundation Scholarship & Grants Sub-Committee Chair Ralph Polson. Following Ralph, United Soccer Coaches Latino Coaches Vice Chair Art Hernandez interviews Director of HAPIR lab, Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University Mayrene Hernandez. In the second...

Geoff VanDeusen, Rob Herringer, Clyde Watson, Erin Randall, Alex Fairchild, Pres. by LeagueApps 7-27-23 27.07.2023 1:54:14

Check out this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps and hosted by Dean Linke! On this week's show, Dean welcomes United Soccer Coaches CEO Geoff VanDeusen, newly appointed United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Education Rob Herringer, McLean Youth Soccer Technical Director Clyde Watson, VIA in Sports Consultant Erin Randall, and 30 Under 30 Program member Alex...

Molly Grisham, Nelson Akwari, Chad Busick, Emilee Tominovich, Pres. by LeagueApps 7-20-23 20.07.2023 1:32:12

On this week's United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, host Dean Linke chats with Experiential Facilitator Molly Grisham, former MLS and USL player Nelson Akwari, Championship Mindset owner Chad Busick, and 30 Under 30 Program member Emilee Tominovich.