🎙️ Inside College Soccer | Featuring Steve Purdy Presented by Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA) In this episode, host Don Williams sits down with former professional and current trainer Steve Purdy to unfold a compelling story of resilience, adaptability, and passion—from Northern California youth leagues to Germany's 2.Bundesliga and MLS, and finally into elite coaching. 🧭 Journey Through the Game Purdy reflects on pivotal career milestones: breakout youth performances in Northern California, pow...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 78
In our latest podcast episode, Don Williams had the privilege of diving deep into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Kristi Dosh, author of the newly released book The Athlete’s NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness (available for pre-order, set to release July 2, 2025, from Wiley). Kristi, a leading expert in sports business, shared invaluable insights on navigating the rapidly evolving NIL landscape for athletes at all level...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 77
SRUSA's consultant Kendyl Baird joins Don Williams to talk about her experience in college soccer and how she got to work in the recruiting world. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly with Kendyl Baird please reach her at [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media: Facebook: www....
Jun 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 76
In this insightful episode of the Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast, we sit down with Mitchell Heath, a former NCAA Division II soccer player and current SRUSA Consultant. Mitchell shares his unique journey from collegiate athlete to guiding aspiring soccer players through the U.S. college recruitment process. Key Highlights: - Mitchell's experiences and challenges as an NCAA D2 soccer player - Transitioning from player to consultant: motivations and insights - Common misconceptions about college so...
Jun 02, 2025•42 min•Ep. 75
In a two-part podcast series, the Inside College Soccer Podcast and Advanced Football Academy Podcast featured engaging conversations with Ben Garrick from Advanced Football Academy. In the first segment, hosted by the ICSP, Ben discussed his innovative project, which provides a comprehensive library of content focused on the technical, tactical, physical, and mental development of soccer players, offering valuable resources for players, coaches, and clubs. He also shared insights into his backg...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 74
Thomas Dooley, a former U.S. international soccer player with 81 caps, World Cup appearances in 1994 and 1998, and a notable club career in Germany, followed by coaching roles in Asia. The episode explored his remarkable career, touching on his rise from the U.S. National Team to the Bundesliga, his experiences on the global stage, and his transition to coaching. Central to the discussion was his new book, The Truth About Success in Soccer No One Teaches ( td5mp-book.com ), which offers unconven...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 73
In a dynamic podcast, Don Williams and Coach Jon Beck explore nurturing young athletes through multi-sport participation for well-rounded growth, warning against early specialization’s risks like burnout. They stress practicing skills in game contexts over isolated drills to build adaptable players. Beck underscores sports as a vehicle for teaching resilience, discipline, and grit—valuing life lessons over pro aspirations—and insists confidence comes from preparation, advocating for inclusive co...
Apr 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 72
Erica and Don discuss Snow Plow parents and player mental health. They also talk about training and the role genetics play in player success.Join Erica and Don on this week's journey into the inside world of what it takes to play College Soccer.GET ERICA'S SPEED TRAINING COURSE FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: https://coachtube.com/course/soccer/s ... QUESTIONS FOR ERICA? --- BOOK A 30 MINUTE CONSULT FOR ADVICE: https://calendly.com/fitsoccerqueen/b ... *WORK WITH ERICA TO BECOME FASTER: TRAIN WITH ERICA IN ...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 71
SRUSA's own Andre Luciano https://x.com/LVHoosierGK and Don Williams https://x.com/Don_K_Williams talk with Sports performance specialist Erica Sutter about what it takes for players to play for a top 25 NCAA D1 College soccer program. GET ERICA'S SPEED TRAINING COURSE FOR SOCCER PLAYERS: https://coachtube.com/course/soccer/s ... QUESTIONS FOR ERICA? --- BOOK A 30 MINUTE CONSULT FOR ADVICE: https://calendly.com/fitsoccerqueen/b ... *WORK WITH ERICA TO BECOME FASTER: TRAIN WITH ERICA IN TAMPA FLO...
Apr 02, 2025•52 min•Ep. 70
Nutritionist Nick Lemke joins Don Williams to discuss the importance of body health through sports, as well explains the proper path to follow when in soccer. Nick Lemke, a passionate sports nutritionist making waves in athlete performance! Nick, a Registered Dietitian based in Seattle, founded Clutch Performance Nutrition to revolutionize youth nutrition, helping young athletes boost speed, strength, and energy through smart eating. With a degree from Central Washington University and years of ...
Feb 27, 2025•53 min•Ep. 69
Coach Sinead McSharry joins Don Williams to talk about her experience in college soccer and how she grew into the sports world to now be a coach with a UEFA Pro B Certification. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To get in touch directly with Coach McSharry please DM her at @CoachNayNay on X or @coachsineadmcsharry in Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Re...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 68
SRUSA’s consultant George Kee joins Don Williams to talk about his experience in college soccer and how he got to work in the recruiting world. In this episode of the Inside College Soccer podcast, consultant George Kee shares his journey through college soccer, coaching experiences, and insights into the recruiting world. He discusses the challenges of coaching both men's and women's teams, the importance of preparation for college athletes, and the complexities of the recruiting process. Kee e...
Jan 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 67
Men's Soccer Head Coach from Lindenwood, Kris Bertsch, joins Don Williams to discuss his coaching career and share valuable advice on the college soccer recruiting journey. Kris Bertsch is a seasoned college soccer coach who understands every detail that student-athletes must master to excel in collegiate leagues. His comprehensive knowledge of the recruitment process and collegiate soccer dynamics makes him an invaluable resource for aspiring players. This episode is packed with invaluable #Col...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 66
Former U.S. Men's Soccer player and current goalkeeper coach at LA Galaxy, Ian Feuer, joins Don Williams to discuss his coaching career and share valuable advice on the college soccer recruiting journey. He delves into his extensive career, spanning from MLS to the Premier League, and explains how he leverages his experience to benefit younger generations. Additionally, he provides a glimpse into his hobbies, which include playing music and acting in movies. This episode is packed with invaluabl...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 65
Don Williams shares his experience with us on how to stand out in College Soccer ID Camps. It is a challenge that can be difficult for many, but with the proper guidance, it is possible! This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To reach out directly to Don please send an email to [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on s...
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 64
A great discussion between SRUSA's Don Williams and D3 Direct's Founder, Karl Barkley, who discusses the intricacies and misconceptions surrounding Division 3 college soccer recruiting, sharing insights from his experience and offering advice to players and parents. He highlights the importance of understanding the value of Division 3 schools, financial aid options, player development opportunities, and the need for self-advocacy in the recruiting process. To reach out directly to Karl please vi...
Dec 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 63
FC England's Director of Coaching Paul Spacey joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting advice. To reach out directly to Paul please send a DM to @PaulJSpacey on X. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa X: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Threads: www.threads.ne...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 62
SRUSA’s consultant Andre Luciano joins Don Williams to talk about the transfer portal and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Transfer Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa X: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official Instagram: www.instagr...
Oct 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 61
SRUSA’s consultant Mason Schuster joins Don Williams to talk about his work with SRUSA, his #CollegeSoccer career at the D1 level, and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To reach out directly to Mason please email [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on soc...
Sep 18, 2024•46 min•Ep. 60
SRUSA’s consultant Karen Zmirak joins Don Williams to talk about her coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice. She talks about how she came from Canada, to the U.S. to play College Soccer. She talked about her own transfer between schools, and how she helps players with their College Soccer recruiting journeys now. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To reach out directly ...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 59
SRUSA’s consultant Ernie Yarborough joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice. One of our most experienced consultants shares his time in college soccer, how he started and talks about his journey. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To reach out directly to Ernie please email to [email protected]. This episode is brought to you by S...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 58
SRUSA’s consultant Andre Luciano joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice. Andre, a NJCAA hall of famer, has been in the College Soccer world for many years, so has a wealth of knowledge of advice, including what he predicts for the future. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To reach out directly to Andre please email to andre@srusasoc...
Jul 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 57
SRUSA consultant Joe Flanagan joins Don Williams to talk about his coaching career and offers lots of College Soccer Recruiting journey advice. Joe Flanagan, a former National Championship winning coach, has been in the college soccer world since late 90's and has seen the evolution of it through the years. This episode gives LOTS of #CollegeSoccer Recruiting Advice for players, parents and everyone else interested in the subject. To reach out directly to Joe, his email is joe.flanagan@srusasocc...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 56
Dr. Erin Henderson joins SRUSA's Don Williams to talk all things Performance Psychology. Dr. Erin Henderson is a collegiate athlete and a wellbeing, burnout and leadership researcher with a PhD in performance psychology 2:00: Who's the Dr. Erin? 6:00: Why does female players quit soccer? 9:00: The sacrifices that make you burn. 14:00: What is a burnout? 19:00: The pressure we put on our kids. 27:00: Soccer is something you, not who you are. 31:00: Coaches, set real expectations! 35:00: Parents a...
Mar 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 54
Kai Edwards joins Don Williams to talk about his journey from youth player to College Soccer coach. Who's Kai Edwards? - 0:43 First head-coaching - 16:03 Player management - 23:34 What happens to players that don't meet expectations? - 30:12 How smartphones make the job difficult? - 35:07 No negotiables - 37:44 This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www....
Mar 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 53
Kurt Hines, the motivational speaker, joins Don Williams on this weeks episode. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitter: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official...
Feb 28, 2024•50 min•Ep. 51
We are once again LIVE from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. This time at the 2024 edition in Anaheim, California. Our good friend, and advisory board member, Dan Abrahams, who is one of the World's Leading Sports Psychologists, is back. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitter: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Offic...
Jan 24, 2024•11 min•Ep. 50
An episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia in Jan 2023, that features SRUSA's Rhys Cannella, who interviews former Akron Soccer player, Michael Balogun, who talks about his time at Akron and when and how they won the NCAA D1 National Championship. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitt...
Nov 25, 2023•38 min•Ep. 49
Our friend and advisory board member, Erica Suter, joins Don Williams for our latest episode to talk about her new book 'Female Athlete High Performance' which can be bought on Amazon from Nov 24th 2023. Just search for the book title. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitter: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official For...
Nov 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 48
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