United Voices. Inside SA United Soccer Club.

In the final part of this fantastic episode, we dive into what Coach Pittman looks for in players, how much culture factors in during the recruitment process, what stands out immediately when he watches a player; we go inside the UTSA program to see what a typical week looks like before connecting to youth soccer and how clubs can help prepare players for the next level.

In this two-part special, we sit down with UTSA Roadrunners Head Coach, Derek Pittman, to chat about how he has built a winning culture in his 8 years at UTSA. We talk about Derek's journey and his early years, how he has shaped team culture during his time with the program, what he looks for in players and what separates a D1 player from a strong club player, we take a look inside the UTSA en...

In Episode 13, we’re joined by Larissa Pexton, MS, LAT, ATC—athletic trainer for our club on match days and at Reagan High School. With over 7 years of experience, Larissa shares valuable insight into what it really takes to keep youth soccer players healthy, available, and performing at their best. We dive into injury prevention strategies, the rise in ACL injuries (especially in female athletes)...

In this episode, we sit down with sisters Yza and Zea, two former club players who have taken different—but equally inspiring—paths through the game. Yza, now playing at Southwestern University, reflects on her 8+ year journey through the club, leadership as a high school captain, and the transition to college soccer. Zea, a New Mexico State commit, shares her experience competing at a high level,...

Behind every committed coach is a family making sacrifices. On the field, people see the games, the trainings, and the competition. What they often don’t see is everything happening behind the scenes — the evenings spent at the fields, the tournament weekends away, the travel, and the time that coaching demands. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Hatherall, wife of Assistant Director of Coaching...

In this episode, we sit down with Tristan England — former SA United coach and current staff member at Texoma FC. Tristan started his coaching journey at SA United after a severe injury at college halted his playing career. After a brief stint with Soccer Shots, Tristan began life with SA United, learning the craft from the ground up. Today he’s working in the professional environment — previously...

In this episode, Neil Hull (Coach Educator at United Soccer Coaches, founder of PASS, professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio) breaks down what actually separates players who rise from those who plateau. Neil dives into mindset, leadership, the benefits of small group training and discusses development in our San Antonio area. If you’re a parent, coach, or player who is always striving...

Addison and Analee Smith join us to share their perspective on growth, culture, and the transition from rec to club soccer. Addison, a player on our 2012 Girls DPL team, talks about her journey from YMCA soccer to the club level — what challenged her, how she’s grown, and advice for players considering the move. Analee offers the parent perspective, sharing what mattered most to their family, how...

Former 04 player London, shares what actually helped her reach Our Lady of the Lake University—and what she wishes she knew earlier. London joins host Martin Smith and co-host, and her former coach, Brendan Johnson, to talk about her journey to Our Lady of the Lake University, her development with Coach Brendan and our club, how she found the recruitment process and how soccer shaped her to the pe...

Wade Sayre joins Host Martin Smith and Co-Host Laurence O'Toole to chat about his early years as a player at SA United, and how the most difficult moment came when he was the only player not moved up to the top team during a USSF birth date mandate change. Wade talks about handling this adversity and then the move into Coaching and how finding a mentor in Laurence shaped the coach he is today.

We sit down with Coach Laurence and hear about his childhood playing football in Reading, England, his move to SA United where he has been coaching at our club since 2008 and what he currently thinks of the San Antonio youth soccer landscape.

Jose is the owner of La Panaderia, the popular San Antonio bakery that is known for its delicious, artisan pastries and savory brunch items, blending Mexican flavors with French baking techniques. His daughter Maria is a SA United Alumni, coming through our Academy and playing on our talented 07 Girls team, before moving to the IMG Academy and now beginning a new chapter at The University of San F...

Shubby joins us to chat about football in Nigeria, how he joined SA United, his philosophy when it comes to coaching, his mentors, including how he looks up to our Academy Director Noel Hatherall, and the family we have created at SA United!

Host Martin Smith sits down with SA United and Reagan High School Girls Varsity Coach, Heather Boss, to chat all things Reagan soccer, coaching our U6-U7 Girls and her UEFA coaching journey where she has Everton legend, Steven Naismith as her mentor.

Host Martin Smith sits down with Directors, Coaches and players as they discuss all things SA United. This podcast will give the SA United Soccer Club parents an insight into what goes on behind the scenes at SA United and allows them to hear from our staff and coaches.