FC Game Changer

On Today's Episode: A big thanks to our latest guest, Loren Trottmann, CSCS, who came out and we had a great conversation with all about strength training and how to optimize your performance. In this conversation, we go into detail about the importance of sleep, nutrition, and strength training to be the best footballer you can be. We also discuss some great speed exercises, and one that Lor...

On Today's Episode: We had a great interview with Quinn Nottage, the assistant coach and director of goalkeeping for the Willamette University men's soccer team and the goalkeepers coach for the women's soccer team. Quinn shared with us tips for aspiring college soccer players, advice on how to optimize practice, and instant tips to improve your goalkeeping abilities. We also discus...

On Today's Episode: We had the pleasure of interviewing Sofia Ospina, a student-athlete and college soccer player at Corban University. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and is located in Salem, Oregon. In our conversation with Sofia, we talked about the reality of leaving your home country to come play college soccer in the US, the re...

On Today's Episode: We had the pleasure of interviewing Conner McAdams from Pound 4 Pound Nutrition for the FC Game Changer show. Conner shared with us some amazing nutrition tips that all athletes can benefit from. From eating healthy on a budget, to hydration tips, hacks to help you get an edge about your competition, and more. We know our audience will leave this conversation more informed...

On Today's Episode: We want to send a big thank you to the latest guest on the FC Game Changer Show, Cody Williams. He is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Oregon. Cody has worked with high school and college athletes across the country, and now his primary focus is with the University of Oregon football team. In this episode, we discuss strength training for beginners, t...

On Today's Episode: We are excited to announce our latest guest, Tyler Tanaka, PT, DPT to the FC Game Changer Show. Tyler is the owner and founder of Convergence Physical Therapy & Performance, a clinic located in Eugene, Oregon that specializes in sports performance training and therapy. In this conversation, we talk about whether or not goalies and field players should train the same, h...

On Today's Episode: We are delighted to present our newest episode featuring John Galas, esteemed Head Coach and Co-Founder of Lane United FC. In this exclusive interview, John graciously unveils his visionary goals for the future of Lane United, emphasizing his ambitious vision to transform it into a professional team. Additionally, we engage in a captivating discussion about renowned coache...

On Today's Episode: We had the chance to interview Jürgen Ruckaberle, the Director of Coaching at Eugene Metro Fútbol Club. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Jürgen has coached numerous teams from U11-U19 competing from local leagues up to statewide premier leagues. He also is going to be the Head Soccer Coach for Lane United’s first ever women’s team this summer. In our conversation...

On Today's Episode: We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dave Galas, Managing Director of Lane United FC, to discuss the latest advancements in soccer tech, what the club looks for in players, the exciting new addition of a women's team, and much more. Here, we share this insightful conversation and give you an inside look into the club. Find out more about Lane United FC an...

On Today's Episode: We traveled to the capitol of Oregon, Salem, to interview Willamette University’s Men’s Soccer Head Coach, Sam Adelman. Sam graduated from Willamette in 2016 and has been their Head Coach for two years. This past fall season, Sam lead the team to be ranked #7 in all NCAA, a Northwest Conference Championship, and the second round of the NCAA tournament. Here, Sam breaks dow...

On Today's Episode: The Ultimate Guide to Soccer Injury Prevention is an in-depth interview with Sean Dorman, DPT, a physical therapist who specializes in working with several patients on a daily basis with most of them being soccer players. In this guide, Sean shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of physical therapy for soccer players, providing valuable insights and ti...

On Today's Episode: Joey Garah is the founder and director of Pelada Football Academy. Pelada Football Academy is a non-profit charitable organization serving youth soccer players in the Eugene / Springfield Oregon area, Oregon. Their mission is to support the education of young people in our community through soccer by fostering values of positive leadership, team ethics, and fair play along...

On Today's Episode: Katelyn Partridge is a nutrition & lifestyle coach as well as a CrossFit coach, who works with athletes on their nutrition and their strength to help them lead the healthiest life possible. As a former college soccer player and a current CrossFit competitor, Katelyn knows what it takes to perform at a high level. In this conversation, Katelyn and I talk through some of...