A story about a mother/daughter, rugby, and BODY POSITIVITY here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess from Mine to Define connected with Ashley McCrea Sullivan and her daughter, Georgia. Mom Ashley is no stranger to competition with her own rugby career at the U.S. Naval Academy, US Marine husband, and 5 kids who are multi-sport competitive athletes. But, she found herself in new territory when daughter, Georgia (at age 9), started to question the worth of her own physicality. Listen in for the incre...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Today’s episode was live from Guelker Field, on the bluffs at SIUE. The 25th-ranked Cougars hosted Big 10 heavyweights, the Spartans from Michigan State. An overview of the current program, the visitors, a chat with the women’s coach, and a second-half visit from the AD to help explain the new NCAA scholarship and roster rules… it was a blast. Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2024•59 min•Ep. 166
Today’s guest is 1 for 1 as a head coach winning the Division 2 National Championship last year with Franklin Pierce University. Travis Brent, a Virginia Beach kid, played his college ball at Marshall, and took his skills to the Netherlands after to play pro Dutch style… AND his Uncle won Wimbledon. Random, I know, but super cool. Check out coach Brent’s philosophy and approach to the game, which based on early returns… is working. Let’s Go! #ncaa #Division2 #menssoccer #collegerecruiting Learn ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 165
This episode is a mashup! Our friends Jake and Justin from Ball Watching invited the Soccer Dad Pod crew over to their HQ… the Pitch… to chat all things City SC and a few fringe topics like high school music jams. Since my partners in crime Jarod and Zach were off doing Soccer Dad stuff I called in a super sub, AJ Cochran. We had a blast, solved some problems, predicted the future, and drank some Spatens… enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 164
Another soccer LEGEND on Soccer Mom Sunday! Thanks to a Ruth Harker hookup, Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chatted with Saskia Webber - former USWNT Goalkeeper, 1999 World Cup Soccer Champion, professional in the Japan Women's Football League and the WUSA, plus collegiate coach. Saskia started her National Team career at age 17 with the U-20 team. Her Senior Team debut was in 1992 where she would become a mainstay with the U.S. Team for the next 8 years. This first-time female Hall of Famer ...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Tony Kuster. Old School. A coach that helped mold some of STL's most iconic talent. With a simplistic, straight forward approach, Tony talks about the game, his coaching style, what worked, and what doesn't. Also... we get a glimpse into his pre-playing/coaching days that included a PA, Ted Nugent, and a van! Let's Go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 163
Soccer Mom Sunday goes halfway around the world to Australia! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define sat down with fellow Eureka High School Wildcat, Sidney Allen, to get the story on how this St. Louis player went “down under” to play The Beautiful Game. Sidney found success with JB Marine soccer club, moving on to play for the University of Missouri - St. Louis where she was named to its 2010-19 All-Decade Team. Sidney was able to continue with the game playing for the Women's Premier Soccer ...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Greg Vitello. Legend. Simple as that. And… an even better human. This is quite simply one of our favorite conversations. From his Northside of Chicago baseball roots, to rural Kansas, and a lifetime in the Lou spent leading countless young Spartans… just an ace. From State Titles to a College World Series dream come true, this chat is simply a blast. Let’s go! #statechamp #highschoolsoccer #tennesseebaseball #collegeworldseries #coach #mentor #friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 162
Let’s talk some BLUES Hockey with a true, in the weeds, soccer Dad. Chris Kerber. As the radio voice of the blues for over 25 years, he’s seen a lot, including our franchises first AND ONLY Stanley Cup victory. We talk all things hockey, and break down some suggested improvements for youth, cyc, and club soccer… It was a blast. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 161
Ted Williams was a fan of the Women’s side of The Beautiful Game long before it was cool! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define sat down with Ted to chat about his journey from becoming a fan of soccer in coaching his daughters, to helping run St. Louis’ longest-running soccer show, STL United FC Soccer Sunday. In his words, being pretty "good with The Googles” was handy in reaching out to many prospective guests from the University of North Carolina to th...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Today we got to chat with Matt Mueller… yet another hammer in the youth soccer scene here in the Lou. As the director of coaching and competition at Lou Fusz Soccer, Matt oversees the development and more of over 200 boys and girls teams at the club. From SLYSA to MLS Next, he talks about their focus and philosophy on getting the most out of the teams and the players. We cover his past, his influences, and what’s next. A brilliant chat… please enjoy! Let’s Go! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 160
Athleticism just seems to run in some families, and so it does for Michelle McCarthy Restovich and her daughters! On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define catches up her former opponent and teammate to chat about being an athlete in the earlier days, then becoming the greatest fan of your kids. No stranger to high-level play herself, Michelle had great times on the pitch in The Beautiful Game, winning national championships with her JB Marine club team, then ...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Today I had a one on one with Tony Doellefeld. From local club, to SLU high, a D1 stop at Tulsa before a 3 year run at Belmont, all followed by a year in Spain to play pro, Tony now owns and operates Prospect 2 Player. His services focus on connecting High School age players to one of 1200 universities and their 12K scholarships in the College Soccer Marketplace. He breaks down the evaluation process and points out the dream school might not be the first stop. Tremendous info and insight today… ...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 159
Steve Pecher, Pat Barry, Dale Schilly, Kevin Kalish, and Jeremy Alumbaugh. Today’s episode has a brain trust of club soccer like no other. We talked about the massive merger slash three way marriage that combined the historic Busch Soccer Club, Scott Gallagher, and Metro United. The end result has grown to over 4300 players, pumped out countless college and pro players, and is now called St Louis Scott Gallagher. From the why, to the players, to the future, we cover a lot. Enjoy a little past pr...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 158
Sam Adeniran: The flying eagle, born in Houston, youngest of four, with a player passport that has taken him all around the world, we chatted with STL City’s own… Big Sam! The first half of the show our 6’5” striker breaks down his roots, his family, his roommate, and path, while in the 2nd half we talk all things City and his plans. On top of all that we discuss THE MOST IMPORTANT subject matter to everyone’s day… breakfast. Really. Give it a listen, then a share... Let's Go!!! Thx to Explore S...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 157
Today St Mary Dragon, Flo Valley National Champ, 15 year pro, and coaching director for Gateway Rush Soccer Club Larry Julius joined us to break down his incredible resume. He also talks about his unique relationship with #USMNT & #ACMilan superstar #ChristianPulisic. He reflects on what helped and hindered his own soccer journey, and the tell tale signs at a young age that made future Captain America stand out. Recorded live from Fenton bar and grill, we had a blast… so will you. Let’s go! ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 156
St. Louis Soccer Legends on this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chatted with Jan and Joan Gettemeyer - twins, soccer studs, strong women, hall of famers. What started on the playground wound up in building the foundation for the Women’s Soccer Program at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, each with All-American honors. With hand-me-down uniforms, the Gettemeyers found connection on the pitch, leading UMSL to the NCAA Final Four, and helped to bring oth...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Today’s episode is all about the red flags popping up around our beloved soccer teams. And who better than former national team member, MLS All Star veteran, and now youth academy coach… and Soccer Dad… Brad Davis. After our #USMNT got bounced out in the first round at #CopaAmerica, right on the heels of #STLCitySC parting ways with Bradley Carnell, we had an unlimited number of questions!!! Should Berhalter go? Should Carnell have gone? Are we developing the best possible players? What is missi...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 155
Sometimes "The Beautiful Game” starts on a black top! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define caught up with former schoolmate, and sometimes recess soccer teammate, Derek Burton. Like many, Derek started in youth competitive play then represented his Vianney High School Griffins, helping the team to a state championship in 1991 and #1 national ranking by USA Today. After being a four-year starter at Arkansas-Little Rock, he set his sights on coaching through the college D1 level and attained hi...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 25 min
One of US Soccer's iconic players, not only in performance, but in brand identity (think mohawk), Clint Mathis! Clint joined us from his home in SoCal and chatted his path from rural south-east Atlanta Georgia to South Carolina ACC life, to the World Cup, and MLS lives in both LA & NY! Pure fun. Check it out, and please subscribe for more! Thanks to #ExploreSTL #KranzbergArtsFoundation #CrescentPlumbing #clintmathis #ussoccer #mls #lagalaxy #newyork #hannover96 #worldcup Learn more about you...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 154
Vadim Cojocov is the new Technical Director at the rapidly growing St. Louis Stars Soccer Club. He was born in Moldova to a Russian dad and spent his childhood in Ireland learning the game. Most importantly he learned to not wear an English Beckham jersey to a “south Dublin” public school. Vadim talks about his path and experiences and the influence it all is having on his new role in helping mold and grow the Stars moving forward. And yes... he's actually a model. Let’s go… Learn more about you...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 153
Today’s guest was a personal friend slash favor for my substitute carpool cohost, AJ Cochran. Robbie Kristo goes all the way back with AJ to their early Busch days, to SLU, abroad, and back! We had a blast going over his travels, the competition, and they dropped some insight for young kids looking to make that leap to the pro’s and beyond! Let’s go!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 152
Six degrees of separation here on Soccer Mom Sunday - probably less for many of us! The name “Champion" is practically synonymous with St. Louis Soccer. Host Jennifer Siess from Mine to Define was joined by Tim and Thom Champion. If you have played soccer the Lou, chances are that you’ve encountered at least one of these twins on a pitch somewhere, sometime, in some way. Tim and Thom each had their own timeline in playing soccer from youth through college. With backgrounds in education, each tur...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Dueling For Lincoln is not only a heartbreaking cause, but now doubles as a TST 7v7 alum. I was joined by Tim Koppel, Tim Menzel and Bill Stimac the coach and captains of the team. With a first round sweep of teams that included Bayern Munich & Dortmund, the fellas talk about the experience, the vibe, and the type of players that find success on this team… which included a plumber that notched one vs. the German Legends. Check out Dueling for Lincoln on instagram to follow their story and pr...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 151
In order to impress a true Futbol (Soccer) loving Brit, we had to do this one at Amsterdam Tavern! Tony Husband was an absolute hammer, bringing incredible stories, perspective, insight, and an accent to this episode. Born/raised in Plymouth England to journalistic parents, his career behind the mic was somewhat pre-determined... his transplant to Nashville to cover the MLS was not! Enjoy the show and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... Like - Review - Follow - Share, it's free!!! #appleplus #mls #messi #so...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 150
Soccer greatness on Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define was honored to sit down and chat with Lori Chalupny (Lawson). Her creds are almost too many to list - USWNT, 2015 World Cup Champion, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, former pro soccer player. As a Senior at the University of North Carolina, she started all 23 games she played in, scoring 10 goals with eight assists and finished her college career with 30 goals, an impressive number from the midfield, helping them to a 23-...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This episode we get to talk to coach Donnie Alberty, the mens head coach at Fontbonne University. Many of you have already heard that Fontbonne will be closing its doors for good after next year. Our conversation talks about the news dropping, the teams response, and we looked into the future to a final season that has special written all over it. Thank you for all of your support, and we hope you enjoy this episode… let’s go. #fontbonneUniversity #collegesoccer #recruiting #perseverance #stlmad...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 149
"Catching up with Coach" on this Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define caught up with Deborah (Kehm) Washburn, her former coach. Tune in for an emotional story of the love for The Beautiful Game that had to start later for Debbie as a player - because it WASN’T AVAILABLE for her as a St. Louis youth in years preceding Title IX. But, she’d eventually find a team, proceed to play competitively, and TWICE win the National Women’s Over-30 division of the USSF Open Cup, coached b...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min
On today's episode we talk about the recent club merger between St. Louis Steamers Soccer Club, and their Columbia neighbors, Columbia Crew Soccer Club... "Steamers-Crew" Some insight behind the rec/club differences, the selection process, how to grow, and a strategy to try and develop a High School juggernaut through the new community club! Jason Glover and Nathan Trexler with how the honeymoon is going and more!!! Enjoy! #columbiaIL #clubsoccer #recsoccer #merger #youthdevelopment #community L...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 148
Jim Harte helped create the Tampa Top Ten, also known as the High School Champions League. This unique, and some would say LONG overdue tournament helps provide metro soccer markets the ability to prove just who "The Best" really is! A great chat talking about the origination, the "why," and St. Louis's role in helping inspire and expand this amazing platform! #highschoolsoccer #championsleague #tournament #thebest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 147
