Today on the podcast we have Bethany Balcer (aka Boats). Bethany is the first NAIA player to sign with an NWSL club. She played at Spring Arbor University and now plays forward for the OL Reign. She was named the NWSL 2019 Rookie of the year. We loved hearing about her journey from playing at a small NAIA to going pro and about her time playing professional so far.
Kailen played college soccer at Clemson University. She currently plays as goalkeeper for Gotham FC and for the Canada National Team. This pst Summer she won a gold medal at the Olympics! We loved hearing from Kailen about what set this Canadian National Team apart and what she thinks made them so success. Kailen also gives great advice on how to be the best teammate and player whether you are starting on the field or cheering from the sideline. Enjoy! Get 25% off your first purchase on SoccerGr...
Ashley played at UCLA before entering the draft in 2020 and being drafted by the Washington Spirit. She made history in 2016 by becoming the first player in United States history to play in multiple world cups in the same year! Ashley has great advice on to players in high school to have a well balanced life and not just focus on strictly soccer as well as stop setting crazy expectations for yourself each season ad remember to have fun. Get 25% off your first purchase on SoccerGrlProbs.com with ...
Brianna played at UNC before heading to the NWSL and being drafted to Gotham FC. We loved having Brianna Pinto on the podcast to hear about her commitment to being the best teammate possible and her belief in being a 'failing forward". Brianna tells us her hopes to work towards creating and establishing wants a difference in the soccer community. Enjoy!
Tis' our favorite time of year- PRESEASON! We read our favorite comments from our Ladyballers about how to best describe being in preseason without actually saying your in preseason. There are tons of relatable and hilarious responses!
We loved chatting with Cari Roccaro about her recruiting and college experience at Notre Dame. We also loved hearing about her podcast Butterfly Road, which focuses on destigmatizing mental health with guests discussing their own mental health journeys. Cari gives us great advice on how to shift your mindset while playing to create goals to smile and grow every time she takes the field!
We asked our audience what soccer stuff made them feel most nostalgic and loved reading all the funny responses that sent us wayyyyy back in time. Cue all of the nostalgia!
The USWNT beat the Netherlands in a nail-biting PK shoot out this am! We chat about the game and our predictions for the semi-finals! Get 30% of at soccergrlprobs.co using code: SCORE30
We go over the USWNT tie against Australia and what we think of the group stage games. We give our predictions for the quarterfinals too!
We go over the USWNT's 6-1 victory over New Zealand in their second game of the Olympics!
The first round of the Olympic women soccer games were today. We cover our favorite highlights from the games and discuss why we think the USWNT lost to Sweden 3-0.
The state of your hormone health MATTERS as an athlete. The bottom line (and good news) is that we can do something about it. We can CONTROL what we can CONTROL to help balance our hormones on a daily basis. Enjoy this episode about our favorite ways to naturally balance your hormones!
For the first time student-athletes can be compensated for the use of their NIL (name, image, and likeness). We chat with the expert Dave Morris, the founder of College Athletic Advisor and Michelle Meyer from the NIL Network about what these changes will look like for college athletes! College Recruiting Crash Course: https://bit.ly/36nDb1R NIL Network: https://www.nilnetwork.com/
Rocky Rodríguez plays for the Costa Rican National team and Portland Thorns. Rocky gives us great advice on being a leader in your own way, enjoying the present moment as a player instead of always being focused on the future and how to have a relationship with your dad as a coach and as your dad. Enjoy!
The USWNT Roster for the Olympics is out!! We chat with journalist, Meg Linehan to breakdown the 18 player roster (as well as the 4 alternates). Meg is the author of 'Secrets of Success Insights from Megan Rapinoe's World- Class Soccer Career'. She has a podcast called Full Time with Meg Linehan and covers the NWSL and USWNT as a staff writer in the Athletic. Twitter: @itsmeglinehan
Father’s Day is right around the corner so we decided to chat with our friend, USMNT alum Jimmy Conrad about the best soccer parent practices to follow when raising a soccer player. We discuss how to best communicate with your child to create a positive parent/player relationship and show your support. We also talk about best practices for speaking with your child’s coaches (and keep respective boundaries).
#BEbetteyeveryday is Carli Lloyd’s mantra and what she lives by every single day. We loved hearing about her grind on and off the field which has supported her in joining the 300 cap club (currently only three members in history). Carli gives us more details on her strong belief to always be her authentic self on and off the field and how it’s helped her be successful in all aspects of life. We chat NWSL, USWNT and learn more about Carli’s mentality and work ethic. Want to win a custom designed ...
We are celebrating our 100th episode with some of our favorite lessons learned from our incredible guests of the pod. Want to win a custom designed pair of nike cleats, a Gotham Kit signed by Carli Lloyd, Allie Long, Midge Purce and the team and 100 dollars to soccergrlprobs.com? Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and share a screen shot listening to this episode to your IG story (tag @soccergrlprobs)!
This week on the podcast we have Sophia Smith. Sophia won the 2019 national championship at Stanford before leaving school to pursue a professional career. She was chosen first in the 2020 NWSL draft and now plays for the Portland Thorns. We loved chatting with her about the importance of always remembering why you play the game!
Shelina Zadorsky plays for the Canadian National team and Tottenham Spurs. Shelina played collegiate soccer at Michigan and has since played in the NWSL, Sweden, England, Australia and Canada. She tells us about her unique experiences playing in different countries, choosing Michigan to play collegiate soccer and why you should find a school you know you can get minutes on the field (to improve your personal game).
Shay Haddow is an expert coach and speaker on confidence and mindset for female athletes. After overcoming her own struggles of self-doubt and lack of confidence throughout her club and college career, she knew that it was her life calling to provide female athletes with the coaching that she wished she had. She teaches female athletes how to uncover their greatest superpower of all, allowing them to break free from their limitations and achieve their biggest dreams. We chat with her about the 4...
This week on the pod we have Jaelin Howell! Jaelin is currently playing at FSU (she’s already won two national championships) and she made her USWNT debut this past fall! We loved chatting with her about choosing the right fit for her to grow and develop as a player, how to create positive energy from your pre-game nerves, and how much she appreciates her soccer experiences.
This week on the podcast we have Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman. Trinity made history as the youngest player to be drafted in the NWSL last year and youngest player to score a goal in the NWSL. We loved chatting with her about her creativity on and off the field and her decision to leave college after her freshman year to pursue her professional career. Currex insoles are a game-changer for SGP! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off your custom insoles at currex.us
This week on the podcast we chat with Dave and Haley, hosts of The Soccer Show, the new FA Women's Super League highlights show. A former pro herself, Haley played eight seasons in both the NWSL and Australia’s W-League. As the founder of Beast Mode Soccer, Dave has trained some of the world’s best players, including Alex Morgan, Rachel Daly, Sam Mewis, Mal Pugh, and Allie Long. We chat with Dave and Haley about their bigger SGPs, their favorite memories of the game and what they think of the fu...
This week we have the incredibly talented defender Carson Pickett on the podcast. Carson played collegiately at Florida State University and for the USWNT U-17 and U-23 teams. She started her NWSL career at Orlando Pride before heading to the NC Courage this season. We loved chatting with Carson about her passion for the game and hearing her advice for other lady ballers to never take for granted the opportunity to play and do what you love! Currex insoles are a game-changer for SGP! Use discoun...
Joanna was a pro player for 16 years, she played on the youth national team, USWNT, Washington Spirit, and overseas. She recently wrote a book with parenting and life lessons as told through the eyes of over 100 of the greatest women's professional soccer players of all-time. We loved hearing about some of those stories including Mia Hamm, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach, Crystal Dunn and more! Get your custom t-shirt quilt today at projectrepat.com Check out Joanna's book Raising Tomorro...
We will always be soccer players but when our soccer career ends, who are we suppose to be? Who else will we become? What will we do? It’s a scary feeling when your life that has once fully revolved around the game we love changes. This week on the podcast we chat with Meagan and Trevor two former college athletes who are a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist at Crossover Counseling about how we can normalize/support these feelings and use the skills we all gained from athletics ...
This week we have the incredible Jamia Fields of the NWSL Houston Dash. We chat with Jamia about her soccer career from playing at FSU to overseas to now at the Houston Dash. We also learn about her passion for fashion and her advice to other athletes about the importance of learning what your passions are off the field. Jamia also gives us details on the Black Women's Player Collective, which she is on the board of, and she explains what they hope to achieve and how we can support! Use discount...
Emina Ekic went to University of Louisville and named acc offensive player of the year, had had 29 career goals/ 19 assists (and she only had 9 games her senior season due to covid. Emina was picked fifth overall in the NWSL draft this year and chosen for Louisville FC! (which is so cool she gets to play for college city/home state. We loved Emina's advice to not compare yourself to your teammates because each athlete's journey takes it's own special path. Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% ...
This week on the podcast we have USWNT and Chicago Red Stars, Mal Pugh. We talk to Mal about her decision to leave school and go pro. We also chat about her mindset on staying focused on what’s (really) important and advice for any player who is anxious about joining a new team. We also find out who on the USWNT gives her the best advice and most laughs! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off custom insoles at currex.us
