This week we spoke with Matt Turner goalie of the USMNT and New England Revolution! We actually went to college with Matt and reminisce about playing at our alma mater together. We learn about his unconventional style of Goal Keeper and what he loves about the position. He gives us tips for overcoming difficult career moments that in the moment feel like a failure but end up shaping you into being the athlete you become. Today's episode is sponsored by currex insoles, check them out at currex.us...
Mar 05, 2021•43 min
This week on the podcast we chat with Darian Jenkins. Darian played at UCLA, and now for Kansas City. We talk about coming back from an injury and understanding it won’t scare coaches off from recruiting you. We also discuss the benefits to speaking to a professional (like a sports psychologist). Darian tells us about what she does as a mentor for Voice in Sports and the amazing resource of professional players/mentors they have! If you are a female athlete 13-22, sign up on voiceinsport.com to ...
Feb 26, 2021•24 min
We chat with Nationals Academy Director David Robertson about how to best navigate the college recruiting process as successfully as possible and what to do different in the recruiting process due to covid! We wish we knew all of this when we were being recruited and we're so excited for all the tools available now to current recruits that you'll learn a ton about during this episode! Check out our NEW COLLEGE RECRUITING CRASH COURSE: https://bit.ly/3qxSWvy https://www.nationalssoccer.com/
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This week on the podcast we have Danny Colaprico who plays for the Chicago Red Stars, and played college soccer at the University of Virginia. She had her first USWNT cap in 2018. We also talk with Danny about losing her Dad and how soccer has helped her during a time of grief. "So here’s my advice to all of you. Yes, losing a loved one is heartbreaking and I’m not sure the sad days will ever end, but one thing I do know is…if you find the light in every situation, this will make it easier. Socc...
Feb 12, 2021•35 min
This week we have on former USWNT and NWSL midfielder Lori Lindsey. Lori is now a commentator for NWSL and Nashville SC. We talk with her about what it takes to be a commentator, her time playing in the league and national team. We had a ton of laughs reminiscing about our time together working at the Women's World Cup and we find out what she thinks of the current USWNT!
Feb 05, 2021•45 min
Rachel is a defender/forward who played at Villanova and Rutgers and then in the NWSL for Sky Blue. Now Rachel is working on her post playing career motivating others to be the best versions of themselves. She currently is a Videographer/Photographer; Media & Marketing Director; Sports Psych Guru, Certified trainer and coach. check out Rachel's blog You vs You: https://bit.ly/3ac05Lg Twitter/Instagram: @rachiebret
Jan 29, 2021•45 min
Grant Wahl is an American sports journalist who worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and a correspondent for FOX Sports. He is the author of the book, The Beckham Experiment and hosts two podcasts; Fútbol with Grant Wahl and American Prodigy- the Freddy Adu Story. Twitter: @GrantWahl Fútbol with Grant Wahl: https://apple.co/2M8hj3I American Prodigy- the Freddy Adu Story: https://apple.co/3968u3j
Jan 22, 2021•55 min
Today on the podcast we have our friend Arielle Chambers, the voice behind Bleacher Reports @HighlightHer. Arielle just made the Forbes 30 under 30 list which is quite the accomplishment and we are so excited to chat with her about her about her hopes for the platform and being a female journalist covering female athletes in all sports!
Jan 15, 2021•37 min
On this week's episode we chat with USWNT and Chicago Red Star's Tierna Davidson. Tierna was just 20 when she played for the USWNT at the last World Cup, making her the youngest player on the team! Tierna gives great advice on picking a college and the importance of recognizing the value for each member of the team. She also tell us about her personal experiences with self doubt as an athlete and how to grow from those learning moments.
Jan 08, 2021•48 min
This week we chat with Vanderbilt soccer and football kicker Sarah Fuller. Sarah plays goalkeeper for Vanderbilt and won the SEC championship this past season! The day after the championship game she was asked to try out for the Vanderbilt football team to be their kicker. She broke history as the first female to score a point in a Power 5 football game. Sarah didn't start her first collegiate game till her senior year but has great advice to other ladyballers on how to be the best possible team...
Dec 18, 2020•28 min
This week we chat with one of our favorite players ever the incredible Kelley O'Hara. We chat with Kelley about what she thinks players should focus on when picking a college, what mindset to have when being told no and how she deals with injuries. Want to win TWO signed Kelley O'Hara USWNT jerseys for you and a friend? -subscribe to Kelley's Podcast: https://apple.co/37xjYeq -screenshot listening to the podcast and post on your IG story (tagging @soccergrlprobs and @justwomenssports)
Dec 04, 2020•37 min
Which one of us would chose bagels as our only food to eat for the rest of our life!? Which one of us got pantsed in the hallway at high school? Which one of us eats on the toilet? Which one of us is irrationally afraid of the basement? Listen to our in-depth with SGP podcast to find out which of the three of us is the answer to these questions! We interview each other and ask some bizarre and hilarious questions. After a decade of spending so much time together you think we would know everythin...
Nov 20, 2020•18 min
On this week's episode we speak with World Cup Champions of the USWNT's legendary 99ers squad- Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini Hoch. The former teammates are now owners of the Team First Camps and still best friends to this day. We talk about playing together on the national team, their advice for players in today's 'covid' world and so much more!
Nov 13, 2020•54 min
Madison Hammond is breaking barriers as the first person of Native American descent to play in an NWSL game this past year. Madison chats with us about growing up playing on a 3 v 3 boys team, her career at Wake Forrest and what makes her successful now as a pro. We also discuss what she hopes younger lady ballers will learn from her as she makes history on the field while empowering others to do the same. Check out Madison's Blog: https://hammondmadison.wixsite.com/ourdailybread
Nov 06, 2020•41 min
"While most people would tear their meniscus while playing sport, I tore mine in a grocery store"..#benched SGP reads your most weird, crazy (and sometimes funny) injury stories and tell our own as well! text PODCAST to 877-329-2285 to get your hands on our newest gear!
Oct 30, 2020•22 min
This week’s guest is Olivia Moultrie! Olivia is the youngest American women’s soccer player to turn pro, doing so in 2019 at the age of 13. We loved chatting with Olivia about her passion for the game, playing for the Portland Thorns, what a typical week looks like for her and all the different components of what she does that makes her such a successful Lady Baller. Olivia's work ethic and dedication is something that a player of any age can learn a great deal from! @olivia_moultrie
Oct 23, 2020•32 min
This week we spoke with Leslie Osborne, retired NWSL and USWNT player who since hanging up her cleats has become a mother to 3 girls, a Fox Sports Analyst and has started her own brand Sweat Cosmetics with three of her former teammates. Leslie wants to pave the way for other athletes to find and pursue their passions after the sport. Her advice is some of the best we’ve heard on the podcast and we all felt inspired after this episode! Social: @leslieosborne12 For 25% off at sweatcosmetics.com us...
Oct 16, 2020•36 min
This week we chat with Shawna Gordon. Shawna has played professional in the NWSL and overseas. Since retiring she now coaches and trains in LA while running her non-profit Football For Her. Football For Her wants to give all girls the opportunity to get football (soccer) training and mentorship from professional female players and sport specialists, regardless of where they live and what they look like and to create awareness about the opportunities out there for players whether their goal is to...
Oct 09, 2020•32 min
This week we spoke with Brittany Wilson, professional goal keeper of the Orlando Pride. On the pitch, Brittany is brave, explosive and a commanding goalkeeper always looking for new ways to improve. Off the field, she enjoys coaching and chatting with other athletes on her podcast, ‘Before the Lights’ about their own journeys and adversities they have faced. We chat with her about the importance of mental health for athletes, what she's learned from her fellow professional keepers and what she d...
Oct 02, 2020•30 min
Erica Suter is a certified strength and conditioning coach that specializes in working with female soccer players. She believes in long-term athletic development and the gradual progression of physical training for safe and effective results. She helps youth master the basic skills of balance, coordination, and stability, and ensures they blossom into powerful, fast and strong athlete when they’re older. Follow Erica on Twitter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitsoccerqueen/?hl=en website: ...
Sep 25, 2020•30 min
Today we chat with the humble and incredibly talented Caitlyn Schrepfer. Caitlyn made the decision to stop playing collegiate soccer and pursue her passion of freestyle which she now does around the World, competing against the best (and winning a ton too)! Whether you are interested in freestyle, becoming more technical or want tips on how to be more successful at being dedicated and disciplined in whatever you are passionate about- this pod episode is a must listen! Instagram: @caitfreestyle...
Sep 18, 2020•29 min
Today we chat with Seth Alan Taylor about ANXIETY! How to know if you have it, how to work on riding yourself of it and details about our new guide to 'Conquering Anxiety' co-written and created with Seth (coming out in a few weeks)! Ladyballers Guide to Conquering Anxiety WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/2RcOOku How to Know if You Have Anxiety Blog: https://bit.ly/2Rc1fNs Seth's Website: http://www.iannitraining.com/
Sep 11, 2020•43 min
Each team has an array of different and unique teammates that we have labeled with some fun stereotypes, whether it's the team cheerleader or da bomb each plays an important role that makes the team whole! We chat about the teammate stereotypes we remember from playing together in college and what makes each one a vital part of the team! teammate stereotypes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeX3wxHIHF8 teammate stereotypes video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-o2tRVp_6A
Sep 04, 2020•23 min
We chat with Victoria Garrick this week who is a former Division I athlete and TED Talk speaker about the importance of mental health and body-image in female athletes. Victoria has traveled the country sharing her story while creating daily content to inspire and motivate the next generation! GRAB 15 FREE ANXIETY RESOURCES FOR THE FEMALE-ATHLETE: https://soccergrlprobsuniversity.mykajabi.com/pl/210615 JOIN OUR ANXIETY COURSE WAITLIST: https://soccergrlprobsuniversity.mykajabi.com/pl/208540 A NE...
Aug 28, 2020•39 min
We chat with the Mewis sisters about what it was like growing up together and how it helped them become better players and also strengthen their relationship. We talk to Sam about her recent trade to Manchester City and Kristie's about her ACL injury & NWSL Championship with the Houston Dash! Asisat Oshawa Strong Is Documentary: https://youtu.be/42Q6HzMk_H4
Aug 20, 2020•31 min
We chat with our good friend Dave Copeland Smith AKA Beastmode Soccer about training Alex Morgan, Rachel Daly, Mal Pugh and Emily Sonnet (to name a few, how he thinks players should be training during Covid and his belief that soccer should still be about having FUN! https://beastmodesoccer.com/ @beastmodesoccer cbs all access watch the Champion League LIVE for FREE: https://bit.ly/3g8VMkC
Aug 14, 2020•53 min
Whether you are having preseason in a few weeks or it's being pushed back due to COVID, we have ALL the Do's and Don'ts for training and mindset at preseason. SGP will help ease all the jitters for how to do your best at preseason and stay sane while doing it!
Jul 31, 2020•23 min
Whether you are having preseason in a few weeks or it's being pushed back due to COVID, we have ALL the Do's and Don'ts to get you ready for your preseason. SGP will help ease all the jitters that come before heading off the preseason and make sure you are fully prepared to kick butt when you get there!
Jul 24, 2020•31 min
We aren't always single BUT when we are we’re PROUD of it! Soccer girls can thrive and be happy on their own. This week we talk about 10 reasons why Soccer Girls are always (sometimes) single and proud of it. blog: https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/blog/10-reasons-why-were-single-proud-of-it
Jul 17, 2020•21 min
This week SGP spoke with a young Ladyballer about the playing time and it brought up ALL our thoughts and advice. We talk about what to do to get more playing time, communicating with Coach, and how to stay positive. We wish we had this advice when we were playing in high school and college!
Jul 10, 2020•21 min
