On this episode of the podcast we are joined by John Toher - we discuss player development, focusing on an inner city environment, and how to continue to create opportunities for young players. We talk about John's involvement with Success Academy Charter School in New York City. John is a student of the game, eager to continue to grow the game at the grassroots level. Find out how he's growing the game and how Success Academy is providing a free program in NYC.
May 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Matt Mahoney - we discuss how Matt took an unconventional route to the pros, to captaining USL Championship winning side Colorado Switchbacks in 2024. We dive in the relationships within the team and how likeminded players and staff have come together to find success. Matt was not a highly sought after recruit, nor did he attend a top 25 NCAA program, he also was undrafted. Find out how he caught his break to sign his first professional contract....
Apr 30, 2025•52 min
On this episode we are joined by Juan Agudelo , a professional soccer player with a 15-year career. We discuss Juan's journey from a young player in New Jersey to a pro with opportunities in Europe, touching on the influences that shaped his development, the importance of a competitive environment, and the challenges faced in transitioning to professional soccer. Agudelo shares insights on navigating the professional landscape, his experiences with Stoke City, and offers valuable advice for youn...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 39 min
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Brad Cole | Associate Head Coach at The University of Vermont | NCAA National Championship | What it took to get the program to where it is today | Soccer Culture in Vermont | What they look for in players
Mar 09, 2025•59 min
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Aodhan Quinn - we discuss the intricacies of professional soccer, focusing on Aodhan's impressive longevity in the USL, the evolution of the league, and the importance of nutrition and self-care for athletes. We discuss the growing standards of the USL, the quality of players, and the opportunities available for young talents in the league compared to Europe. Aodhan shares insights on the cultural differences faced by international players and emph...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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Feb 14, 2025•1 min
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Columbus Crew, Nyköpongs BIS, and GIF Sundsvall winger, currently signed with Malmö FF the biggest club in Sweden and on loan with Örebro SK - Romain Gall. We discuss some early highs and lows in his career from signing a professional contract at 19 and being released a year later and then signing in the 3rd Tier in Sweden and what life is like in a foreign country. Enjoy!
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 40
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former, US Youth National Team player who competed in the 2009 U-17 World Cup, A top 5 recruit in the High School class of 2011, he was a student-athlete at the University of Maryland and captained the team his senior year winning the BIG 10 tournament, drafted by Chicago Fire and played for Arizona United in the USL, former assistant coach at Army and current assistant coach at Temple University - Alex Shinsky. We discuss the opportunities he had ...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 39
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - 2005 All-American at the University of Akron, former professional soccer player for Rennes in France, Winner of the French Cup, current professor at Northern Kentucky University, has earned his Ph.d in Organizational Behavior and is founder of Hive Skills IQ - Dr. Yohann Mauger. We discuss communication, his player and coach assessment and how to aid in player/ coach relations. Enjoy!
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 38
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - one of the youngest players to ever sign a professional contract in Major League Soccer with D.C. United at 16 years old, former player with the LA Galaxy, New York Red Bull and the United States National team - 2004 MLS Cup Champion and 2005 Gold Cup Champion current Founder and Technial Director of Pipeline Soccer Club - Santino Quaranta We discuss Santino growing up in Maryland and some of his early experiences in the game. Signing a professio...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 37
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - former NCAA National Champion with the Akron Zips, 4th overall draft pick in 2011 by Chivas USA, former defender with Montral Impact, FK Bodø/Glimt in Norway, and Portland Timbers - now playing with Houston Dynamo - Zarek Valentin. We discuss growing up in rural central Pennsylvania and how he earned opportunities for exposure, the decision to attend The University of Akron and why he left school early. His transition as a student-athlete to a pr...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 36
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - United Soccer League appearance leader, 2014 USL All League - First Team - former, Dayton Dutch Lions, Los Angeles Blues and Richmond Kickers, currently with Louisville City FC where he won USL Championships in 2017 & 2018 - George Davis IV We discuss the growth of the league, opportunities for players, how to make a successful transition into the league and what it was like being a player manager. Enjoy!
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 35
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former New York Gatorade Player of the Year, St. John’s University Alumni, former Vancouver Whitecaps defender - currently with New York Red Bull - Tim Parker. We discuss what mentality means, demands in college, establishing himself as a professional and what makes a good center back partnership and how to develop that relationship. Enjoy!
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 34
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Columbia University graduate - Ivy League offensive player of the year, former player with FC Eintracht Bamberg in the 4th tier of Bavarian Football Association, 2016 USL Champion with New York Red Bull 2, former Tampa Bay Rowdies, currently playing with New Mexico United and representing the Afganistan National Team - David Najem. We discuss player development and longevity in a top academy, attending Columbia University, what’s life like in lower...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 33
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by New York native, former Chivas USA and New York City FC player and current midfielder for the Houston Dynamo - Tommy McNamara. On this episode of the podcast we discuss Tommy’s decision to pursue college even with holding an Irish passport and not pushing to head overseas to a professional team. Struggles in his first year as a professional in Major League Soccer and what he learned from Frank Lampard, David Villa and Andrea Pirlo. I really enjoyed...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 32
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a member of the 2010 University of Akron National Championship Team and was named as the NCAA Tournmanent most outstanding player, 2012 First Team All-American, and has appeared in over 200 games for the New England Revolution - Scott Caldwell. We discuss Scott’s upbringing in the youth soccer landscape, how to focus on your strengths as a player and not dwell on the weaknesses and what players need to focus on when transitioning to the next level ...
Jul 31, 2020•59 min•Ep. 31
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a very special guest - a coach who has amassed 723 wins in 43 years, the most wins in college soccer - 2 time - Divison 3 national champion, 2020 United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee - the current head coach of Ohio Wesleyan University - Doctor Jay Martin. We discuss longevity in coaching, why he has stayed at Ohio Wesleyan for 43 years and where we need to shift our focus in this country to develop players. I really enjoyed this conversatio...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 30
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the 2008 Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year, 2011 & 2012 MLs Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Galaxy, also played with D.C. United and the Vancouver Whitecaps and has recently retired - Sean Franklin
Jul 15, 2020•57 min•Ep. 29
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former professional soccer player for New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire, 2010 MLS Cup Champion and current co-host of The Shift Podcast - Wells Thompson. We discuss his background, where his mentality comes from, ultra-marathoning for charity and about his new podcast talking to athletes about transitions in sport and in life; check it out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shift-podcast/id1517114232 Wells also asked ...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 28
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by head coach and educator at The Groton School - a private High School in Massachusetts and coach at FC Stars a youth soccer club also located in Massachusetts - David Pedreschi. We discuss different issues in the youth soccer landscape and bounce around ideas on how we need and can be better as coaches and clubs. Enjoy!
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Wake Forest University & FC Cincinnati assistant coach, former D.C. United Academy Director and current head coach of Loudoun United FC - Ryan Martin. We discuss what it’s like to build a profession team from scratch and how they evaluated players when building the roster and the biggest differences between the collegiate and professional level. Must listen for up and coming players. Enjoy!
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 26
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by my best friend, New York Red Bulls Midfielder and Captain - Sean Davis. This episode has a bit of a twist! Enjoy!
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 25
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former New York Red Bull Academy product, St Benedict’s Prep and University of Akron student-athlete, current coach, scout and now podcaster - Clint Caso... I talk about who I am the host of the podcast, why I started the podcast and my background, some of my experiences and where my perspective comes from. Enjoy!
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 25
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former midfielder for the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL, MSV Duisburg in the German Bundesliga 2, currently playing for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eerste Divisie the second tier in the Netherlands - Mael Corboz. We discuss transferring colleges, competitive environments and what life is like in Europe. Enjoy!
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 24
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the former Head Coach at The Unversity of Denver, 4-time Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the year, current Head Coach at Wake Forest University - Bobby Muuss. We discuss the sheer numbers the staff work through each recruiting class, the importance of college soccer and the growth of players he has worked with. Enjoy!
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 23
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the Captain of the Puerto Rico National Team, he played in the top professional league in Vietnam for Than Quảng Ninh, he is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League for Bangladesh Premier Football Club, New York/ New Jersey native - Sidney Rivera. Enjoy!
May 29, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 22
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former standout goal keeper for Portadown FC in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship, he now plays for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer - Bobby Edwards. Enjoy!
May 22, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 21
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Head Coach for Southern New Hampshire University, 2019 America East Coach of the Year, current Head Coach for The University of New Hampshire - Marc Hubbard. Enjoy!
May 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 20
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a player who has played in English League One, English Championship and the English Premier League, he also represented the Welsh National Team at Euro 2016 where they reached the semi finals - David Cotterill. Enjoy! ••• We talk about his career, Euro 2016 but most importantly mental health and starting a foundation - David Cotterill Foundation please share and check out a webinar David is doing with Dr. Dean Allen on Monday (5/18), all proceeds g...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 19
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Hannover 96, Austria Wien & FC Midtjylland winger, he has also represented the Austrian National team, currently playing with New York Red Bull - Danny Royer. Enjoy!
May 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 18
