Ren has been on the front lines of youth soccer development for well over a decade. His path has taken him from the YMCA, to SLSG, and now acts as the Program Director at the successful Lou Fusz Soccer Club. Our conversation took us from player development, to parent management, to defining the nuances of "Pro-Path" & college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan Prujin has a mountain of Soccer knowledge in his brain. With 40 years of technical training from one of the true Mecca's of soccer, The Netherlands, Jan breaks down how it works at home, and what he see's in the States! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you have ever thought about or debated the soccer conundrum of High School vs. Academy, this one is for you. Also, remember that court case where the parents sued because their child was cut... from JV... really... this is the episode for you! Dave was a great guest laying out his path and philosophy on coaching both the men's and women's varsity teams at Ladue High in a world of club & parent pressures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shep Messing is a US Soccer icon. Bronx born and raised, the NY kid not only didn't pick up the game till he was 16 years old, but in a few short years was playing for his nation at the highest level possible. So many incredible stories that touch on the journey, the focus, and fun that was Shep's playing career and beyond!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ok... so this is definitely one of our favorites. Don was an amazing guest, dropping stories from the Steamers heyday, to his current run at Irvine Strikers and their incredible success. It is simply a must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yet another incredible story emanating out of the OG North County/City CYC landscape of the 60's. Brothers... Buzzie, who attended Michigan State University, went on to the NASL, and represented our country in the 72' Olympics as well as the PanAm Games, and Mark, SLU legend, with 3 National Titles and an incredible career in the NASL as well. The brotherly love was oozing in this one... along with the sarcasm and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paulo is a HAMMER! From Brazil, signed to Santos academy, global futsaler, "Soccer Dad," SLSG Goalie Director, Ambush Keeper, and TST $1,000,000 winner... he's got stories. While his favorite STL pizza is suspect, his experience and stories are top class! Enjoy!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Trittschuh has had an unbelievable career in the game we love. From a successful college career, to the National Team, to pro, and now coaching the next gen of collegiate and beyond players, he's done it all! Recorded in the Big "D", we had a blast, and you will also!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gathering of fellow soccer dad's in the Big "D" celebrating... ourselves. A candid conversation that balances insight, pride, and fun... with some beers! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Moser joined us and brought a load of road stories that will entertain anyone. A career that saw him overcome a lost Sr. year of high school, to riding the wave as the most dominant goal scorer of his time, and a lot of broken down buses, trash cans filled with ice, and the occasional Busch beer! A wonderful career capped off by his recent induction into the STL Soccer Hall of Fame, Class of 2023! Enjoy!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cale Wasserman is the SIUE Men's Head Soccer Coach. Hailing from Michigan, he knew he had to come to the STL after a stint as the Asst. Coach at Michigan State under head Coach Damon Rensing (SLUH 93'), in order to add 10pts to his "Soccer IQ"! Check out our chat covering his integration into the STL market, what he looks for in recruits, and what inspires him from his own team captains! And... A LOT of Michigan rock n' roll!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin is definitely one of us! An STL native, with two state championships at Chaminade, two national titles at Indiana University, and a lover of all things Provel!!! A super fun conversation about his playing days, what STL City SC means to him, Indiana's "secret sauce" when it comes to recruiting (kinda'), and more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soccer Mom Sunday takes a different approach than usual! While "THE Soccer Dad-Pod" will continue to bring in guests that are part of the fabric, the foundation, and the future of soccer here in the Lou and beyond, Soccer Mom Sunday is going to focus on conversations with the carpool coordinators, lunchbox architects, and the most loyal fans at every soccer match... Soccer Moms. Up first, my wife Kimm (with two M's), and her baby sister Lynsey. We talked about their soccer parenting process, the...
Derek Burton was a Griffin during the most dominant run of mens High School Soccer ever... in the nation... hands down. He has since taken those skills, and accumulated knowledge and is entering into his 15th year as the head coach of the SIUE Division 1 Women's soccer program. We cover sooo much in this episode, INCLUDING his love affair with music in the early 90's and some memories of his brother Jeff. Enjoy!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Damarcus Beasley needs little to no introduction in these circles. A 20 year pro, USMNT legend with 126 caps, 4 Gold Cup victories, 4 World Cups, multiple MLS All Star appearances, League Championships in Europe, and so much more. Enjoy this incredible conversation where we talk about his career, $1Million winner take all, Dutch women, ODP coaches he can't name, and so so so much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Glover gets it. He really gets it. Soccer is a game that is supposed to be played for fun, enjoyed as a group, and source of pride for those involved, player and parent alike. Sometimes a player has something special and it becomes the job of the parents to nurture and cater to "it" in a respectful, empathetic way. Given the successes City SC's first Homegrown signing, Caden Glover, is having... Jason and his family has done something right. From managing Caden's path, to his passion that ...
Just an incredible conversation, about an even more impressive career. Pat talks about his path, multi-sports, the Yeagley factor, MLS early days in N.E., Gold Cup stories, Youth Development, his "It" metric, and so so so much more! Enjoy, follow, and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coach Jen was a blast! A true pro on the mic, with the lived experience of playing, coaching, teaching, and now calling STL City SC games on Y98! Check out her page "Mine to Define" for information on her team & player custom coaching that targets the mental side of the game for those who need it most! PS... MTD, not M.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maryville University Women's Soccer Program has some HAMMERS at the healm: Lori Chalupny - 106 USWNT Caps, World Cup, Olympic Gold, NCAA National Champ Eric Delabar - 3X NAIA National Champion So... it's safe to say they know what works and doesn't on the pitch. An incredible conversation that is a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hailing from Trenton New Jersey (hence the music today) Dan Donigan has already had an incredible career in the game, and is now charged with the title as Technical Director at St Louis Development Academy... a new name intended to avoid the curse that is Sporting blah blah blah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Allen makes the best combinations of flour, water, and salt in the STL! Ask Steve's HotDogs, Wallys, Peacemaker, and so so so many more of our local favorites. We catch up on the biz, his new pod (Baked-In with Josh Allen), and City SC... with a little Ladue Soccer sprinkled in!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Al Trost has literally done it all: National Championship? Check... 2 of them with SLU Hermann Award? Check... Twice (69' 70') National Team? Check... 72' Munich Olympics Played Pele? Check... NASL 3X All Star Coached THE STEAMERS? Check. Just a really fun episode with a true soccer legend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Ackerman has had an incredible career. From caddying for Bobby Knight, to calling his IU games, to having PEPPERONI PIZZA with Jack Buck, to covering the Greatest Show on Turf, to Fantasy Football League trades on the Air with Chris Pronger, to his pride and joy... coaching his daughters basketball team... we covered it all. And we had some Nelly. So there's that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Hochman is a flat out sports guy. After covering the NBA & MLB for 20+ years, with 3 books on amazing sports stories/franchises... did you know that he writes Shakespearean plays about soccer in his free time? This episode is flat out fun. And Jarod needs a lesson on Beatlesmania! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ado has done and seen it all, not only on the pitch, but in life. Just an incredibly inspiring story that walks us through his journey, fleeing war-torn Bosnia in the late 90's with his parents, to making the decision between high school and academy, to D1 offers, to the pros, and now still playing and helping mold a new generation of young players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode we peel the onion back a little bit and talk with Jeremy Tripp & Aaron Brewer from STL City's Digital Experience team: tickets, parking, food, and so much more. My guests talk about the unique team structure, how our fellow sports teams (Blues & Cardinals) stepped up to help, and their DeSoto/Hillsboro Rock and Roll roots! A great episode to give you yet another glimpse of the "secret sauce" that is helping make this team, and the corresponding experience, incredible! ...
Santiago Beltran is the latin voice for all things soccer in the STL. A great chat taking us through his journey and a unique look into his Shih Tzu naming process!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremy Alumbaugh has given his life to the game. From Asst at SMS (Missouri State), to club, to STL FC, to Chattanooga, and now the Sr. VP of USL... he knows a lot. Great conversation touching on the rise of the league, the markets, future plans, and a little Pro-Rel debate tossed in as well!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Champagne is one of us... a Soccer Dad. With two kids that have/are thriving at the highest level of the youth game, Ron talks about the process and experience of choosing top flight boarding schools, for sport, and all that goes along with that for a family. A liverpool fan of Haitian descent, you can expect plenty of flair from this episode... and a Rocky debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill McDermott, aka "Mr. Soccer," has seen it all, covered it all, and put up two of his own national championships to boot! A STL Soccer Hall of Famer, and Soccer Grandpa, Bill told some amazing stories ranging from 1970 World Cup, North City CYC, MLS early days, and... Leonard Cohen. Really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
