SoccerPulse founder/creator, Fairfield U Soccer Alum, USL vet, and now "Soccer Dad" of 2 joined JUST JB, since Jarod & Zach had "family stuff" to do during the holidays. We chatted his path, a young Matt Turner as teammate, his European experience and exposure to Pro/Rel, #USOpenCup fallout, and his new app designed for soccer teams/players to help track players physical/emotional status in order to provide the most optimum training/development possible! #playertraining #socceracademies #bun...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 110
TIME STAMPS BELOW!!! This episode gives you a great first hand "listen" into the experience that is Ambush Soccer! We made it an all inclusive episode featuring our families, friends, some players, as well as some Refs! Really. Time stamp: Intro - Wives @ 17:00 - Jon Eskay 26:10 - Keller 41:45 - Ali Sodal 53:20 - Refs 1:07:14 - Cya 1:24:07 #masl #williamandmary #somalia #refugee #belmont #wives #ambush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 109
Multiple roles and many accolades in the Beautiful Game for this next Soccer Mom Sunday guest. Lindsay Kennedy Eversmeyer joined host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define to chat the growth and challenges on the Women’s and Men’s side of soccer. And she’s seen both! From club to college to MISL pro playing … to coaching SWIC men’s college and WPSL women’s pro … to stadium broadcast analysis for St. Louis CITY SC … and let’s not forget her inductions into the STL Soccer & Missouri Sports HOF’s ...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Perry Van der Beck is a true #STL Soccer Legend. Hailing from Florissant, Perry's path was a rocket ship to the #USMNT, #NASL, and more! He was joined by Wiregrass Ranch (Tampa) AD and head Soccer Coach, David Wilson. Perry and Dave talk about the new HS Champions League that is making its way to the Lou next fall! #Soccer #HighSchool #TampaBay #Rowdies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 8Ep. 108
Tom Byer has discovered one of the main ingredients that constitutes the success of the greatest soccer nations of all time... and it all starts between the ages of 3-7. Now, the thing to remember out of the gate is that "kicking" the ball "harder," or chasing an opponent around to make them "tougher," are both NOT teaching technical skills. Those are both examples of athletic skills. An incredible conversation about the development of the best soccer players in the world and their CEREBRUM, yes...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 8Ep. 107
Just an incredible architect of soooo many things cool, Lee Broughton. From #STLMade to #STLCitySC to #Counterpublic... a resume of creativity that is second to none. #Art #MLS #Branding #Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 8Ep. 106
Dale Schilly has an incredible resume. And in his current role as STL City SC Academy Director, he gets to pull from every corner of his experience to help form, build, and develop yet another juggernaut source of young STL soccer talent. #STLCITYSC #mlsnext #academy #slsg #coaching #recruiting #STLSoccer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 105
This one is incredible. A true Cinderella story... right up to the last 25 minutes of the season. From a .500 start, to a disciplinary nightmare, to relying on the underclassmen, then grinding it all the way to the State Final Game... This is the Ladue Men's Soccer 2023 recap story. We also explore the "why" when it came to the all KC final in Class 4, the difference in our landscapes, and a truly incredible story regarding East KC. High School Soccer in the STL is special. And this story will l...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 7Ep. 104
Want proof that ALL goalies aren't "that crazy," listen to this one! Connor is part of a group of incredibly accomplished goalkeepers from the STL, that ironically most have a common tie in TK! From #Busch to #SLSG to #UMKC to #Creighton to the pros... check out this conversation and some of the tips and tricks that helped Connor excel well beyond most! #usl #mls #stlsoccer #bigeast #imos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 103
If there’s a role to play in the Beautiful Game, Soccer Mom Sunday’s next guest has been there, done that. Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Stephanie Gabbert, Owner of Peak 9 and Director of Emotional Fitness & Wellness at St. Louis Development Academy. From her own competitive playing days (UMSL HOF & USWNT pool) to Collegiate Coaching to U.S. Soccer National Staff to Director of youth competitive clubs and ECNL - Stephanie has journeyed from training the physical t...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Not only do they support the show, they played, they ref, they coach, they raise young soccer players, and more!!! We had a blast bringing on 2 of the 3 Gianino brothers from The Pinnacle Loans team to chat all things soccer, INCLUDING the infamous CBC freshman perfect season!!! #cbc #highschool #club #referee #southcounty #thehill #stl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 102
Indoor soccer has been a mainstay in many cities from the youth to the professional level - with the ability to play all year round plus fill the void for outdoor in colder months. St. Louis has had a long-term relationship with its professional indoor teams from the Steamers, to the Storm, to now the Ambush. On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Shelly Clark, Co-Owner and CEO of the STL Ambush. As the MASL’s first female majority owner … AND...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Chad Smith loves SKC. We don't. So it made for an interesting conversation... to say the least. A decent amount of respect was shown, while establishing a RIVALRY is necessary. While we objectively won the history/culture/trademark battle, Chad casually pointed out they won the playoff one. This isn't over... #kansassoccer #STLLegends #Rivalry #MLS #SportingKC #STLCitySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 101
100 episodes. This was supposed to be a fun way to kill time. WELL... it's been a blast. Soooooo many incredible guests, with stories that bring us back, that inspire, that make you go "REALLY???", and so much more. It's been a blast, and we can't wait to drop. the next 100!!! #STLSoccer #Legends #USSoccer #USMNT #USWNT #MLS #NCAAD1 #HallofFamers #MLSnext #highschoolsoccer #equality #notkansas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 100
Young #SOCCERPRO featured on Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Alex Pfeiffer and her Mom, Kate. 2023 ECNL National Champion and Player of the Year, Alex has become the 4th youngest player to sign with an NWSL team. From CYC soccer … to club ball with St. Louis Scott Gallagher/Missouri Rush in the ECNL … to representing with the USYNT … and now a professional player with the Kansas City Current as their first-ever U-18 signing - Alex and Kate talk about toug...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Devon Kerr is an ace. The voice of ACC Soccer, USL, and more... DK just has a vibe and delivery that makes you want to watch more soccer, period. Enjoy our chat with Devon (from the road) as he walks us through his path as a player, covering the game, the next gen of players, and more!!! #NCAA #D1Soccer #ACCSoccer #USL #MLS #TVcoverage #worldcup26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 99
Those directly responsible for the creation of this show, our boys Beckett, Drew, and Grady, joined us to chat all things soccer and more. From their earliest soccer memories, to what they do outside of soccer to BE a better soccer player, we had a blast chatting with our three favorite players, and their three favorite Uber drivers! #soccer #youthsoccer #parenthood #dadlife #kidmotivation #mlsnext #college Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 7Ep. 98
Soccer Mom Sunday highlights unheard voices in the soccer parent world. And we found ourselves a new friend who has a similar mission, but on a GLOBAL scale! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Jamie Mittleman, founder of Flame Bearers and host of its podcast. A storyteller at heart, Jamie and her team is on a mission to ensure that people of all ages are inspired by the unsung stories of diverse women athletes who look and sound like them. A pioneer who promotes pioneers, list...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min
We break from the norm on this one and take a waaaaaay deeper dive than normal on STL City SC and their playoff run. Jarod and I were joined by someone a LITTLE in the know as well that gives us his take and more on City, College Soccer, and beyond!!! #MLS #CitySC #kansassoccer #stl #soccer #playoffs #highschool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 97
This... One... Is... Amazing. Imagine eating Denny's for weeks at a time, for free, and George Best picked up the tab every time. Or, Imagine not losing a game in 4 years. Those and more!!! #soccer #NASL #GeorgeBest #MISL #Coaching #USMNT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 96
Soccer LEGEND right here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Ruth Harker: late blooming youth soccer elite Goalkeeper, UMSL college player with records still on the books, selection for 3 Olympic Festivals, USWNT OG participating in the Inaugural World Cup European matches recognized by USSF/FIFA, Hall-of-Famer, Coach, Mom, and pretty much an MVP at everything! Blind in her left eye since birth, Ruth knows all about “gaming with grit”. Hear her ama...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Supporters groups are the catalyst that help feed the experience at soccer matches! St Louis City SC are lucky... they have some hammers!!! We were joined by Kevin and Aaron from the Louligans and American Outlaws to talk about the recent history of the group, their support of AC STL, STLFC, and now our own City SC. St. Louis is lucky to have multiple supporters groups that feed off one another and help ensure that the gameday experience at City Park is second to none!!! #MLS #Tifo #supportersgr...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 95
Mike "Slavo" Slivinski was all about competition... most of the time. A great storyteller with incredible stories to tell, that include Bruce Arena meeting him at a White Castle to discuss his college playing future! An embattled enigma that found a balance between under & overachieving. A real honor to sit down with him and hear his story! #soccer #FHN #StCharles #Vianney #VirginiaMensSoccer #MLS #DCUnited #USMNT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 94
On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Jen Brokaw, owner of Studio Synergy in St. Louis. Her journey as a competitive athlete led with Soccer and, eventually, took a turn towards Rugby! With her playing experience and education as a Systems Engineer at the U.S. Naval Academy, Jen tells about her experience gritting through multiple injuries to then find her passion that would challenge her while helping to build a baseline healthy body as an I...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Head coach of two incredible programs: Vianney Boys Soccer & Nerinx Hall Girls, Brian Haddock joined us for this episode. An incredibly refreshing conversation that should serve as a guide for other coaches in the high school soccer world should reference often. From player engagement, team bonding, off season interest, and post high school assistance, we touch on what makes Brian an incredible asset for both of these programs!!! #HighSchool #Soccer #Academy #Character #TeamChemistry #Parity...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 7Ep. 93
Mark Santel is synonymous with STL Soccer. From CBC to SLU to USMNT to MLS and more, he's got the goods. Mark's son Brandon, a player in his own right, and current assistant coach at Wash U. Womens program joined to make sure dad was telling the truth, and lay out the next gen. of Santel soccer influence in the 314!!! #soccer #SLU #NCAAD1 #USMNT #MLS #Parenting #Coaching #WashU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 92
To kick off Season 7, It was time for a refresh... a recap... a return to the original 3... and Kelly! An extended intro with multiple "Pinnacle Points" ranging from #soccer to #taylorswift to #HighSchool to #collegerecruiting and more... #mlsnext #mlsacademy #parenting #collegeplanning #beer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 91
The name Twellman is synonymous with soccer, especially in STL - but there’s more than Taylor and Tim to the name. Meet the Twellman SISTERS! Lauren, Carrie, and Kelsey are no strangers to the Beautiful Game. Between the three, they offer different insights from their own time as youth, high school, and collegiate soccer players - onto coaching high school and club - to parenting their own kids in the competitive play journey, each finding themselves at very different stages. They don’t always a...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min
David Brcic has spent his entire life, from childhood to now, in soccer. With one of the most rapid rises in USMNT history for a keeper, David had an incredible career that took him around the world and back, and now in charge of the most iconic soccer retailer in the midwest... Soccer Master! #Soccer #WorldCup #Adidas #Nike #Puma #Cleats #NYCosmos #NASL #MISL #ElektraRecords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 90
Ralph joined JB & Zach to chat his path from Northeast England to Indianapolis, his successes (back to back national championships) at SLSG, and his new role as Commissioner of the Girls ECNL program! #podcast #soccer #football #ECNL #Academy #PlayerDevelopment #nationalchampions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 89
