Talking Youth Soccer in America

Sharing my thoughts on current state of US Youth Soccer and sharing my experiences as a rec coach, club coach, High School Coach and College Coach. Also sharing my personal experiences with my 2 daughters from 4 years old -College

MLS GA Merger and changes to US Youth Soccer landscape 03/20/2025

MLS GA Merger and changes to US Youth Soccer landscape Mls next USL and GA can it become a dominant powerhouse in youth soccer? /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/35790035

It's Late July and what are you doing to get ready for the season 07/29/2024

It's Late July and what are you doing to get ready for the season Another episode geared towards the athlete. Listen or ask them to listen but this is where you need to be in late July. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/31940102

Academics, make your kids listen 07/21/2024

Academics, make your kids listen As a high school and a College coach please make your kids listen to this episode. I'm talking to the athlete not the parent unless you do their homework. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29700403

You are getting Fleeced by your club 07/07/2024

You are getting Fleeced by your club Why should you fundraise for tournaments or be asked to sell cookies, Super Bowl boxes and ask friends for money. What tournaments cost and what are you paying for? You spend 4,000 per year and you have to pay for your coaches meals and trip expenses? Shouldn't that fall on the club? /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29700513

Professional Club summer camps and international tournaments 06/30/2024

Professional Club summer camps and international tournaments Your son or daughter was invited to go to camp at Real Nadrid or Barcelona, Chelsea whatever professional team. Your club is going to iberocup or Donosti cup. What does it mean and what should you expect. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/31939302

Why you should be watching every Euro and Copa game 06/24/2024

Why you should be watching every Euro and Copa game The importance of watching all these great games. What to look for /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/31869652

How to save money this summer 05/19/2024

How to save money this summer /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/31370562

My Daughter's 06 team falls apart but everyone has paid 05/17/2024

My Daughter's 06 team falls apart but everyone has paid THe collapse of a 2006 girls team and the club could care less. The money machine keeps on rolling, Goodbye 2006 hello 2016. Research clubs and talk to other parents. Ignore the alphabet and find the right coach. eastside_girls_soccer instagram and twitter. Please like and follow /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/31359217

My own 2009 and 2010 Tryouts 05/13/2024

My own 2009 and 2010 Tryouts I had my own tryouts the ;ast 3 weeks. Insights from both tryout sessions. Follow eastside_girls_soccer on instagram and twitter /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/31279567

Questions you need to ask after Tryouts 04/22/2024

Questions you need to ask after Tryouts Now that tryouts are done. Some questions you need to ask. @eastside_girls_soccer /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/30941268

Tryout Season Already? 03/29/2024

Tryout Season Already? Spring leagues haven't even started and we are getting bombarded with tryout dates. What you can do to benefit from this. Tips on finding the right fit. Is this a blatant money grab? Replacing players before season is even started? follow eastside_girls_soccer and njcuwsoccer on instagram /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/30589758

How much it actually costs to run a Team. Don't get ripped off 03/20/2024

How much it actually costs to run a Team. Don't get ripped off What does it actually cost to run 1 team for a season. Spring only teams. Full season add 2k. Get your money's worth. If you are paying 3k and love it great, but if you see slow development and you play in same league as someone paying 1200 you have to evaluate options. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/30464668

Don't be that Mom or Dad and you know who you are 02/14/2024

Don't be that Mom or Dad and you know who you are Every team has that Dad and has that Mom. If you say my team doesn't then you are it. Your Kid isn't that good and they aren't going pro. It doesn't matter how good you were in 1988 nobody cares. Learn that criticism doesn't help. How you can stop being that person? You probably won't stop anyway but I have to try. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29959668

How to get Free Training and or tuition from soccer clubs 02/07/2024

How to get Free Training and or tuition from soccer clubs /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29848523

College Showcase from college perspective 02/02/2024

College Showcase from college perspective I attended a small College showcase and this is a recap of what i saw from the recruiting side. Goalkeepers in dire need! /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29763738

Why High-level girls should play with boys. 01/25/2024

Why High-level girls should play with boys. Getting high level players to increase their speed of play by playing on Boys teams or training with boys teams. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29170973

Stop wasting your money if you or your child 12/19/2023

Stop wasting your money if you or your child First episode on Saving money. We discuss passion for the game and even get into that soccer parent, and you know who they are. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29078018

Tournament Money Machines 12/11/2023

Tournament Money Machines Let's talk tournaments. Which are good and which ones are there for money. Are they traps? Is it healthy for a player to play so many games in a short period of time. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/29029158

High School and Academy can they co-exist? 12/07/2023

High School and Academy can they co-exist? We are talking High School soccer and Academy. Who should play and what players should not play high school. /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/28980718

Rec to College 12/07/2023

Rec to College /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/28979128

Teaser: Talking Youth Soccer in America 12/07/2023

Teaser: Talking Youth Soccer in America We are talking all things youth soccer. From the Early ages through College. Tips on saving money and selecting the right program for your child. What you can do to help your child develop the correct way and avoid money traps. Is our system broken? Why can't we catch up with the rest of the world? /episode/index/show/ddc21cfd-da23-4f31-8710-8501065a8a96/id/28976008

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