The Beautiful Game stole our next guest! This Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define was joined by Megan McCormick, Academy Coach for St. Louis CITY SC. Destined to play basketball in Indiana, Megan was roped into Soccer. With her experience playing and coaching through professional levels, Megan combines her background in soccer and education for a wholistic approach in player coaching and development. Listen in for wisdom about fostering a love with the PROCESS of developme...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Soccer Mom Sunday focuses on athletic INJURY on this episode! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define sat down with fellow Eureka High School Wildcat, Gabby Herrick Griffin - former soccer player, and now Physical Therapist at the St. Louis Children's Hospital Young Athlete Center. With her own background in youth competitive through college play at Quincy University, Gabby can truly relate to the youth athletes in her charge as they work hard to return from injury or keep a potential injury at ...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Coach Dave from the D1 Lindenwood University Women's program joined us to talk about the hidden gem that is his University. From his DeSmet High day's, to playing at Quincy, and a coaching path that brought him back home, Coach Musso peels back the onion on #coachingstyles #recruiting #pathway and the transition from Division 2 to Division 1! And... it was National BBQ Day. AND... a lot of Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack on here!!! Let's go....... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 146
It’s a Siess-Sister-Mothers-Day edition of Soccer Mom Sunday! On this episode, host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define has a sit-down with Sister, Best Friend, and fellow Soccer Mom, Cynthia Siess Kirkpatrick. Cynthia is a high-level Financial Advisor for Moneta and founder of the She Lift Project, a podcast dedicated to highlighting women at the top of their career fields, and all the lessons that come with. Listen in for some real talk about walking in your power in male-dominated business fie...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Tab Ramos talks about his Kearney NJ roots, playing at his "Azteca," believing in Josh Sargent early, his ride or die 2v2 partner, and pays respect to STL's role in US soccer! It's not often that a group of dad's get to chat with their childhood idol... but today was one of those days! #usmnt #tabramos #USSoccerHallofFame #USYNT #passion #legend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 145
It's been almost 2 years since we last spoke with Coach Michler, and there was so much to discuss. Terry updates us on his recovery, plans to return to the sideline, The High School Champions League, and so much more! Special thanks goes out to Explore St. Louis, Kranzberg Arts Foundation, and Crescent Plumbing Supply for all the support of the show! #statechampion #highschoollegend #STLMade #SoccerDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 144
We got a Soccer Guy for this Soccer Mom Sunday episode! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define sat down with colleague and friend, Ross Smith. Growing up in Canadian soccer with his brother, Ross had a collegiate soccer career in Rhode Island. From professional play in the U.S. and U.K., to the broadcast side with the Portland Timbers, and now, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV - Ross and Jen chatted his love of playing with brother and father … how the game has been passed through his family … and h...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Michigan State Men's Head Soccer Coach, Damon Rensing, joined to chime in on Messi's MLS numbers, Bon Jovi's relevance, Rob & Ryan adding to their Wrexham Empire, and gives away some incredible insight pertaining to Player Profiles, Ratings, Recruiting Process, $'s, and more!!! #big10 #collegesoccer #collegerecruiting #pathway #slipperywhenwet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 143
Soccer connects all! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was joined by Katie Stewart Bokern - a bit too far in years apart to have played with/against each other, yet connected all the same through a sibling/teammate and even a college coach, Tim Champion! Siess chatted with “Stew” about her rise in youth recreational play, to club, to college soccer as a SLU Billiken … now Soccer Mom of her own and coach to many. Listen in for stories of growing up as one of several soccer siblings … the dr...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Jake and Justin from the Ball Watching Pod & Stream joined us to help bring some actual statistics, facts, and analysis to our opinions and monday morning quarterback norm! Two buddies from college walk us down their soccer paths and provide incredible insight into their take on STL City SC, and more! Live from Maggie O's in downtown, we were supported by Explore STL & Kranzberg Arts Foundation, along with Crescent Plumbing Supply! #soccer #podcasting #statistics #roommates Learn more ab...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 142
It was time for a catch up episode! Jarod and JB run through some of their favorite subjects: Zwickel Light from Urban Chestnut, kansas "soccer," High School Rankings, and Black on Black VW convertibles... really! We also touched on Pulisic, Dest, and more!!! Thanks for the support! Tix to Music at the Intersection Explore STL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 141
On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define, along with JB Anderson from Soccer Dad Pod, was joined by Chad Otec, Lou Fusz Soccer GA head coach. From his own youth playing days, to college at Missouri Baptist University, Chad found himself called to coaching running soccer camps and youth training. Fast forward to the present as the Lou Fusz Soccer Club Girls Academy Manager and Coach, Chad finds himself anywhere from developing his players on the training pitch ...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Tim McEvoy has been playing, coaching, and giving back to the game of soccer for 60 years. A CBC grad, who was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 2002, Tim continues to give back to the game as a coach, and as a professional rep for SELECT soccer company. His participation and support for the upcoming STL Champions League has been critical in getting year one (this fall) out of the gates! #highschoolsoccer #soccer #select #coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 140
Maxwell Thomas Anderson, aka kid #3, helped me cohost this week from the road. We started off with his coach, and Webster University member of the team of the decade, Aamahn Murvin from SLSG! Then I was joined by a couple Francis Park dad's who live the soccer life with 4 kids each, all playing, all the time! Enjoy our roadtrip re-cap and some insight from the road!!! #roadtrip #familytime #travelsoccer #tournament #stlmade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 139
There are not enough words to express the contributions to The Beautiful Game by this guest! Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was honored to have a conversation with idol, Michelle Akers - FIFA female "Player of the Century", first female soccer player with an endorsement, first female soccer player to win in the Olympics, first to say NEVER STOP ADVOCATING AND WINNING! If you or your kids have a favorite women’s soccer player … if you have a daughter who can dream of playing the game at a hig...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min
NOCO's own Kevin Stoll has been in the coaching/recruiting game for 10 years now at the legendary SLU Men's Soccer Program! Following his own club/high school/collegiate path, under the tutelage of some of the greatest soccer coaches in STL history, Kevin talks about the importance of culture in a program, and why the off the field habits are more indicative of on the field results! #collegesoccer #recruiting #culture #weoverme #rollbills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 138
We had the privilege to sit down and chat with 9 Steamer legends in front of a room full of dedicated fans! In attendance: Carl Rose, Steve Pecher, Larry Hulcer, Denny Vaninger, Sam Bick, Darryl Doran, Jeff Cacciatore, Don Ebert, and Ty Keough! One of the greatest collections of STL soccer talent in their day, we talked about their years with the St Louis Steamers... some on the field details, some past teammate memories, and a little off the pitch antics! Enjoy!!! #misl #stlsoccer #stlmade #ind...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 10Ep. 137
Some of us are in, and others are ALL IN! Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define was joined by Betsy Birkenmeier Hanak, athlete-coach-teacher-parent-fan extraordinaire. Whether doing a Teamsnap update or making a training basement, Betsy is 100% in supporting her kids in their pursuit of their dreams both on and off the pitch, court, or wherever. With 3 kids, each with different personalities and needs, Betsy and her husband, Tim, have learned a lot along the way in terms of when to step in, when to...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Sascha Bauer comes from a literal soccer (futbol) powerhouse - Germany. But it was a flamboyant 42 year old Roger Milla of Cameroon that danced at a corner flag in the 90' World Cup that helped steer his soccer career, passions, and idealism! Check out City SC's Director of Regional Training and Development, as well as City Future's Director, as he chatted with the three of us all things soccer/futbol, INCLUDING ADIDAS vs. NIKE... really. #german #stlcitysc #futbol #passion #youthdevelopment #pl...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 10Ep. 136
Estella Hunter & Hilda Taylor Soccer can be the tie that binds, and so it is for our guests. Estella Hunter and Hilda Taylor are together both on and off the pitch with their soccer-player-best-friend-daughters. They joined host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define to chat about the soccer life for their teen-student-athletes who are navigating their way through the competitive soccer scene on their Lou Fusz Girls Academy team with practices, games, travel, showcases, college recruiting, and m...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Coach Pat Turner is one of those coaches that loves his job. A Duchesne grad himself, with a day job far from the campus, Coach Pat dedicates all his free time to the boys and girls soccer programs of his alma matter! With a number of state championships on both sides of the fence, he knows a little (a lot) about loyalty, perseverance, and winning! #highschoolsoccer #statechampion #loyalty #family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 135
One of STL's best, from St. Louis Scott Gallagher, to DeSmet, to Indiana University, to the MLS... William Christopher Bruin... or just Will. The "Dancing Bear" joined us to talk about his multi-sport path, the early day's in the MLS, and what's next for this father of 3!!! #MLS #HoustonDynamo #SeattleSounders #AustinFC #SoccerDad #Striker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 9Ep. 134
Sometimes the game is simply a vessel. In this episode we're introduced to 3 friends with an incredible cause, and a secondary love of the game. "Dueling for Lincoln" is the first/only #STL exclusive team in this years #TST7v7 tournament. A heartwarming story born out of unthinkable loss. Enjoy the show, and consider supporting the organization at: http://www.duelingforlincoln.org/home.html #soccer #tst #1milliondollars #noonansyndrome #friends #loyalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 133
On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chats with Soccer Mom, Maria Hardy Tabb. Not so much a soccer player herself growing up, Maria found herself firmly in the mix of "The Beautiful Game" when BOTH of her multi-sport sons decided that THIS was the game for them! Student athletes of Christian Brothers College High School, each of her soccer players found themselves with very different COVID experiences - one in his senior high school year, while the other ...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Tom Pelizzaro comes from a loaded soccer family! 4 Generations of ballers, all starting with his father Val. Val was one of 4 STL locals that were members of the first and only medal winning USMNT in a major global competition in 1959. Tom himself continued with the torch, playing in what he justifiably describes as the "Renaissance" of STL Soccer in the mid/late 60's on... #soccer #stlmade #podcast #slubillikens #nationalchamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 9Ep. 132
Got a slightly shorter special episode for you! Steve Pecher, Jason Glover, and JB chat a special event to be held featuring 9 former Steamers, at one time, bringing to light some of the B-Roll behind one of the greatest era's in STL Soccer! We also get an update from Soccer Dad - Jason Glover (Caden's dad) on his son's recent call up, AND info on a new "Open Cup" style tourney for CASH... right here in the STL! #soccer #fundraising #livinglegacy #slsg #steamers #misl Learn more about your ad ch...
Mar 17, 2024•53 min
It’s a family-style Soccer Mom Sunday with host, Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define, and her cousin, Angela Scarfino. This Southeast Missouri State University grad was not “raised up” in "The Beautiful Game", yes has found herself fully thrust onto the scene with her 3 kiddo players who love all things soccer rec, competitive, and STL’s own MLS team, St. Louis CITY SC. Though Angie doesn’t do "sports with running", she finds herself running to all kinds of practices, games, and more with her act...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Birmingham Michigan's own... Alexi Lalas. The 2006 US Soccer Hall of Famer talks about the 94' World Cup, early days of MLS, a high school hockey state championship, touring with Hootie, Bora's tutelage, and a pool full of naked dude's at the M.A.C... IYKYK! A true Mount Rushmore of US Soccer, we hope you enjoy!!! #usmnt #rutgers #michigan #94worldcup #mls #guildguitars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 9Ep. 131
Shane Battelle is one of those names in STL Soccer that its virtually impossible to find anyone that would deny his talent, ability, and character. One of the brightest stars in the early 90's, Shane was part of some incredible teams, with even more incredible players (Sorber, McBride, Reyna), and was always part of the conversation when it came to "that guy." A total class act with an extreme understanding of who he is, where he came from, and even more importantly, where he's going. Please enj...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 9Ep. 130
If you are a soccer player in St. Louis, there’s a good chance you’ve played with or against, OR have been coached by Shawn Morrison McAteer. AND, you could be currently playing WITH her somewhere on the pitch, because she’s not done just yet! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define catches up her former opponent and teammate to chat about the never-ending dance with The Beautiful Game. “Shawnee” shares her own journey in the game from club to Mehlville High...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
