E197: Special Edition Game of the Week Featuring Girls Substate Discussion
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
Release Date: 05/28/2025
E215: 2026 Iowa High School Boys Soccer Coaches Round Table
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
In this episode, we bring together several Iowa high school boys soccer coaches for a round table conversation about the upcoming 2026 season. The group discusses how programs are preparing for the year ahead, what they’re seeing across the Iowa soccer landscape, and the challenges and opportunities facing high school soccer in the state. From player development to program culture and expectations for the season, this conversation offers insight straight from the coaches shaping the game in Iowa.
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E214: Building a Champion — Inside Grand View’s Historic National Title
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
Grand View made history in December, winning the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship for the first time in program history. In this episode, we sit down with Head Coach David Groves to talk about the Vikings’ run through the national tournament and the players who helped make it happen. Coach Groves shares how patience, strong leadership, and trust in the process helped shape a championship team. We also discuss recruiting, developing players, and what the future looks like for the Grand View program as they look to build on a historic season.
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E213: Inside the Community Club Model with Frank Gurnick
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
Continuing the conversation about youth soccer, we are joined by a soccer educator, youth coach, and lifelong soccer aficionado, Frank Gurnick, or as we like to call him, Frankie G! In a broad-ranging discussion, we touch on everything from what defines a community club to the inherent conflict between volunteer non-profit boards and their executive leadership. But it isn't all serious soccer talk. In addition to the standard banter, Frankie G has some of the best one-liners out there and some crazy recall for names and teams of players that he's coached over the years.
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E212: Andrew Heckenlaible's Journey | Iowa Soccer Stories
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Heckenlaible to talk through his journey in the game, from growing up playing in Iowa to working through setbacks, trusting his belief, navigating recruiting camps and academy trials, and earning his place at the college level. Andrew shares what the process actually looked like behind the scenes, the moments that tested him, and what he learned by taking ownership of his development along the way.
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E211: Youth Soccer Development with Lance Rozeboom
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
In this episode, we sit down with Lance Rozeboom, former Iowa youth soccer player, Division I collegiate athlete, and professional, to discuss his approach to player development and why he built RFA Futbol Academy around the youngest age groups. Lance shares why the early years are critical to long term development and how he stays hands on with the day to day coaching, environment, and expectations.
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E210: High School Soccer Matters (Is ECNL Super Cup the answer?)
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
ECNL Super Cup is being positioned as a replacement for high school soccer, but is it really the better option? In this episode we break down which path truly reflects a collegiate environment, where real exposure comes from, the financial barriers involved, and the impact of playing for your community. A conversation every player and parent should hear. 🎙️⚽️
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E209: Game of the Week Featuring Drake vs Oral Roberts | Men's Soccer
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E207: Inside Drake Men’s Soccer with Head Coach Pat Flinn
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E208: ECNL Boys Iowa Derby | VSA Rush vs Sporting Iowa
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E206: Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Final Action (2025) - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
info_outlineGirls substate predictions are here! We’re diving into every corner of the girls regional brackets and making our picks for who’s punching their ticket to state. Expect bold takes, tight matchups, and a few dark horse teams we’ve got our eyes on.