A combination of education, strength and conditioning training, sport-specific drills, with a targeted blend of social interactions... that is what TPH St. Louis Soccer Academy is. Modeled after the highly successful Hockey environment, TPH is rolling out a soccer-specific option that has some of the best youth trainers in the country connecting the dots. Check out the school here Be sure to SUBSCRIBE TO THE POD, AND DROP A REVIEW!!! Improve your Wifi Improve your customer experience Get paid......
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Jason O'Keefe has an incredible resume. Having worked at some of the preeminent D1 programs in the country, from UNC to SLU & more... we talk about his path, the cultures, current landscape, and more. We learn more about his new team/passion, Appalachia FC, and what is going on in the NC hills!!! Please be sure to Like-Review-Follow-Share! Want to improve your wifi, increase customer satisfaction, and make money... for free? Flywheel.Systems #collegesoccer #soccerrecruiting #Division1 #ncaa ...
Jun 22, 2025•49 min
From birth year, to alphabets, to pay to play, and so much more, the new Chairman of USYS, Tina Rincon joined to cover a lot of bases. With a focus and strategy to make the game more beneficial to the majority of players, not just focusing on the 1%'ers, but the other 99% that make up youth soccer in America! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Nate Shapiro is a Billikin through and through. This Connecticut kid grinded his way through club soccer, managing his expectations, and landed at one of the most storied programs in College Soccer history... SLU. What comes next is the opposite of what most young players expect out of their college careers... minimal minutes and appearances over his 4 years. And yet, Nate was awarded the prestigious "Billikin Spirit" Award for the individual that best represents the program, culture, and legacy...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Ian Thurlow - President & Dir. of Operations Alletha Reis - Executive Sec. We chat all things Ehtar F.C., pronounced A-tar! From roots, to community, to Millpond brewing, and Uncle Tupelo... we cover it all!!! Go check them out: https://www.ehtarfc.com/ #MWPL #semiprosoccer #podcast #bellevilleIL #soccer #community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Crazy amazing youth soccer player here on Soccer Mom Sunday! The Beautiful Game runs through the veins of the DiMaria Family with Mom (Sara Wingbermuehle DiMaria) playing through the college level at Loyola University - Dad (Jeff DiMaria) playing up to MLS and for the St. Louis Steamers - plus 3 siblings who play at high levels themselves. This 3rd born of the family, Maddie, has led all of her teams to success: St. Paul CYC, St. Louis Scott Gallagher’s top tier, Cor Jesu Academy high school sta...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Jake Leeker... from St. Louis Scott Gallagher, to Memphis, to the USL & MLS 2! The former keeper talks about his path, multi sports, the grind, his pro-teammates, culture, and more!!! Enjoy this #trucking EPISODE!!! Be sure to check out https://flywheel.systems/ to improve your buildings wifi, improve customer experience, and make money... for free. Really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Ben Franklin talks about Nottingham Forest's run... Mike Sorber & Matt Stelzer talk big picture... Blue in the Lou crew joins to talk Chelsea & Tornado's! LIKE - REVIEW - FOLLOW - SHARE! Own a building, need better wifi, want to improve customer service, and make money??? - https://flywheel.systems/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min
The "12 Mile" Coach is back! Cale Wassermann from the Men's SIUE Soccer! We talk about the OVC, recruiting, NCAA rules changes, the portal, pickleball, and more! Please be sure to subscribe and drop a review on your favorite podcast player!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2025•1 hr 15 min
I got to chat with Qooligan & Gary Stryker from the Hooligan Soccer Podcast! They talk about the network, it's content, trash talk, USL, Club World Cup, soccer gambling, EPL then vs. now, the business of MLS, and soooo much more! #hooligansoccer #soccerpodcast #soccernetwork #usl #soccergambling #clubworldcup #chelsea #opencup #prorel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min
We were joined by a few of the Hoosier Army representatives about to go compete and participate at the TST 7v7 Million Dollar Tourney! Coach Robson, Grant Lillard (14'-17'), and Ryan Wittenbrink (18'-22') joined to chop up the tourney, the team, the competition, and their own paths including recruiting, and beyond! Toss in a little Chicago/STL trash talk and you have a banger!!! #soccer #tst7v7 #milliondollars #indianasoccer #legacy #culture #winning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
When you hear the name “Lombardo” in St. Louis, you think of great food and sports. When you hear the name Karen Lombardo-Baker, you also think of women’s soccer! Host Jen Siess caught up with this trailblazer who, with her peers, found a way to pitch up and play no matter the uniforms, conditions, resources, or fans. As a member of the first intercollegiate women's soccer team for the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Karen was a three-time leading goal scorer, helping UMSL burst onto the colle...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min
This episode is one of my favorites, hands down. Recorded live from our Air-BnB, JB, Jarod, and Zach chatted the MLS Next Flex event, the scouts, the tournament, and then were joined by Drew & Grady chatting about their recruiting experiences, FOLLOWED by 3 soccer mom's all in the weeds of getting their kids to the next level of soccer from pro to college! Intro 00:00-21:30 The Boys 21:30-48:45 The Moms 48:45-End Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Author of "American Soccer: Great on Paper, S**T on Grass" Enough said. This Brit ex-pat joined Zach and I to chat youth soccer, overkill, pay to play, and more! #podcast #soccer #youthsoccer #development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Danny Clark is an Ace. One of the toughest CB's out of the East Side, and an even better steward of the game. Joined by fellow teammate from back in the day, Rick Artime, we talk about Dan's role with the CASA (rec local league in Collinsville IL), and the relationship his club plays in the community, as a feeder, and more. Lot's of stories, theories, and viewpoints! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Sometimes, The Beautiful Game never quite lets us go! Joining Jen Siess this Soccer Mom Sunday was St. Louis soccer star, Annie Wayland. Like a lot of girls growing up in soccer “back in the day”, Annie’s start was wherever she could find competitive play (lucky those boys’ teams figured out she could find the back of the net and stopped hiding her on defense). Dad was her first coach and moved her onto a more competitive scene with JB Marine Soccer Club - where she was around so many top player...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Incredible chat with soccer dad Kyle Carlock, who's son plays with STL City's U18 academy team, and 2nd time guest Andy Fleming. We cover the real time process Kyle's family has been going through in regards to the recruiting process, and fold in Andy's insights regarding arguably one of the most recruited events in American youth soccer, that being the MLS Next GA Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min
One of the most storied clubs in America... Chicago Sockers FC. David Richardson, Director & Coach, joined us to talk about the club, the culture, the relationship to the MLS, good fits, development, pathway... and more!!! Please drop a review on your podcast player of choice!!! #chicago #sockers #academysoccer #development #culture #davidrichardson #gacup #mlsnext Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 23 min
James Sanders from Rockwell Brewery, and 4 time Soccer Dad guest Jason Glover, joined to chat all things soccer and more. James talks about his own experience navigating the landscape with his son, an academy level player, that made the choice to go the H.S. route, that ended up netting him a State Championship with St. Louis University High! In addition we talk about the Rockwell beer garden, it's pizza, beer, and other SUPER important topics!!! #soccer #beer #parenthood #pizza #academy #StLoui...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The MO Rush team, led by Jason Wyland, Adam Wiedenhoffer, and Jud Mahony joined Jarod and I to talk about the club, their culture, their focus, and their recent invite to the ECNL Platform, elevating yet another STL soccer club to local/regional/national relevance! Please remember to LIKE REVIEW FOLLOW or SHARE this episode so we can keep them coming!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Willy Roy is a US Soccer Legend. Inducted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 89', Willy's path, experiences, and other passions (including Wrestling) are incredible. A class act that gave back to the game as the coach at Northern Illinois University after his playing days, he now watches as his son carry's the baton in his hometown of Chicago! #nasl #usmnt #soccer #german #chicago #stlstars #patmcbride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
MLS Next is expanding. In an attempt to grow, and become more vertically integrated, MLS Next has added a 2nd level, that will operate under the guidance of MLS Next, and allow for player movement within the MLS pyramid, while also allowing for High School flexibility as well. Joining me are the directors representing St. Louis Scott Gallagher - Jeff Davis, Lou Fusz Soccer - Matt Mueller, and St. Louis Development Academy - Dan Donigan. Yes... they do actually get along, contrary to popular beli...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Robert Spain has joined to talk about his coaching pathway, his experience helping to build the Columbus Crew's recruiting in the academy, and current roll as head coach at Huntingdon College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Joe Maher joined Jarod and JB to talk all things soccer from his youth club days at Scott Gallagher, becoming a Hoosier, finishing off a Billiken, getting drafted, and then deciding to walk away. An incredible player, and an even better human. Parents... put your kids on this one. Lot's of insight and realities regarding pathway, fits, and what's important. #indianauniversity #collegesoccer #mls #drafted #pathway #development #more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min
A couple of soccer LEGENDS right here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess and STL USWNT Ruth Harker teamed up for a visit with Ruth’s ’85-er teammate, Linda Gancitano. Being the first girl to play on her boys’ high school soccer team in the early 1980’s, Linda knows ALL about GRIT - that, and her love of the game, carried her all the way though NCAA D1 play at the University of Central Florida with defensive MVP honors in the successful program (YET to be recognized by their Hall of Fame). Then, it ...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Doug Cress is the mastermind/OZ behind the wickedly popular Facebook Group: "1970's Soccer USA" With over 30,000 followers, Doug regularly posts pictures, clips, and vids featuring the true OG's of soccer in America. With a focus on the domestic players from the NASL & MISL, there is no shortage of "stache's" and "mullet's" on top of COPA's!!! Give the page a follow, and don't forget to LIKE REVIEW FOLLOW OR SHARE the show!!! #nasl #misl #ussoccer #legends #stlouis #dougcress #facebook Learn...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 215
We were joined by Ryan Hodgson and Dr. Mathes from the Pre-College Development Academy. PCDA is first to market here in the states providing a college gap year solution that provides high level development, transferable credits, all while retaining young players full four years of eligibility for the next phase of their playing career. Don't forget to check out "Choose It Right" to help prepare your high school player for the next level: https://www.chooseitright.com/soccerdadpod/smart-college-r...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Mom Kelly, and daughters Rylie, Raigan, & Quin sat down to talk all things soccer in the Longo house. We covered playing at the highest level, choosing between high school and club, the spring season when every practice is a tryout, personal responsibility, which parent is more fun to travel with, and what is most important at the end of the day... take a listen, Like, Review Follow, and Share, and let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Coach Brendan Taylor joined me from Clayton High School, the boys and girls head soccer coach. After coming off a State Championship title year in the fall, we talk about the girls program upcoming season, the Champions League, high school vs academy, and rivalries!!! Be sure to check out "Choose It Right" for your SDP discount and the incredible tools to help land your high school player at the Right school, not just the Dream one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On this Soccer Mom Sunday, we go from St. Louis, to Kansas City, to National coverage of soccer! Jen Siess got a chance to visit with Aly Trost Martin - a St. Louis soccer native who worked her way across the state for the sports media experience, climbing the ladder of journalism and broadcast from small outlets to becoming the play-by-play voice in the MLS for Sporting KC. Since then, she’s continued her journey into the NWSL, plus national coverage of all things soccer with CBS Golazo. Listen...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 19 min
