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Let's Talk Youth Soccer

Discussing problems in American Youth Soccer and finding solutions to make America a super power Soccer nation.
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Episodes

S. 2, Ep. 2, AYSES 91 Alumni, The First Graduation Class of AYSES, The Pioneers, part 2

4 players from the team that started it all in developing AYSES into the club that it is now, go through their journey throughout select soccer in paving the way for the club. Today's topic covers their journey from the ages of U-11 as 10 year olds to U-14. Learn about the essence of what it means to play at the AYSES soccer club from the players that were built from its foundation.

Jan 25, 202144 min

S. 2, Ep. 1, AYSES 91 Alumni, The First Graduation Class of AYSES, The Pioneers, part 1

In the beginning, the AYSES 91 class had no previous path to follow or to aspire to. This was the first AYSES team to finish through all the years of youth soccer, from pre-select, to select soccer ages 10-18 years old. The AYSES model was built on a model that was not present at the time. So we would have to create our own blue print. The players in this interview are a few of the pioneers that made AYSES what it is today. A team such few resources to their name. A team that in the early stages...

Nov 16, 202050 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Ep. 6, The experience of changing a losing season to a winning season.

This episode goes through a brief journey of two players who played on a team who not only struggled but at times couldn't even compete with the top teams in their division. Several years later through, good fundamentals, perseverance, fun, and patience they were able to defeat these same teams they used to have no chance against.

Nov 29, 20197 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep. 5, With the end in mind.

This episode highlights the fact that short term results do not guarantee long term success without proper fundamentals particularly in youth soccer.

Oct 19, 201924 minEp. 5

Ep. 4, Why I'm giving back

Kyle Herbison, current youth coach at AYSES, explains his journey through select soccer and why he remains a part of the club

Jan 09, 201911 min

Ep. 2, From The Bottom

Don't fall for the trap of early success at the expense of developing the right fundamentals. Starting from the bottom with correct fundamentals may be slower but a sure way to reach and stay at the top.

Oct 18, 201814 min

Ep. 1, The Late Bloomer

Starting as a small player in the beginning stages of youth soccer can end up being your greatest advantage over other players.

Oct 12, 201813 min
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