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Jon Hussak, Head Coach at NCAA DII Texas A&M International University, joins the show to discuss aspects of restructuring a soccer program, whether at the college or youth level. 

John Markey Jr., Head Coach at Lynn University joins the show to discuss aspects of creating a positive, productive training environment. Prior to arriving at Lynn, Coach Markey spent time as an NAIA Head Coach at Bethany College (KS), then time as a NCAA D2 Assistant Coach at Rollins College, along with time with NCAA D1 University of Central Florida as an Assistant Coach.

Ed & Eric catch up to discuss changes within their careers & how these uncertain times have influenced how they are approaching the future. Along with providing a few updates on previous guests Poppy Miller, who has now moved on to CBS All-Access, & Miami FC Defender Othello Bah as they returned to USL Championship action in the Florida Derby (vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies).

Olaf Henke, Director of Fort Lauderdale FC and former Broward College Head Soccer Coach joins the show to discuss the current state of club soccer and returning to play during the COVID pandemic. We discuss the effects, safety procedures, and other related aspects as we all look to kickoff club soccer in August.

Othello "OT" Bah, defender for Miami FC of the USL Championship, joins the show to discuss his journey throughout his playing career. A path that has seen him play at NAIA Tennessee Weslyan, then NCAA D2 Nova Southeastern and now professionally with Miami FC, along with time at Chattanooga FC. OT talks player development and a coaches role within that development.

Laura McLane, Youth National Team Athletic Trainer at US Soccer, joins the show to talk to Ed & Eric about US Soccer's return to play, their IF/THEN Initiative, along with discussing overuse injuries and other aspects of recovery and prevention.

Head Coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University & co-author of "Playing the Game One Touch at a Time: The Mental Game of Soccer" joins the show to talk about developing the mental side of the game and keys to building team culture.

Charleston Battery broadcaster and University of South Carolina-Beaufort women's soccer alum, Poppy Miller, joins the show to talk about her broadcasting career in the USL, MLS and SEC, along with discussing her time playing college soccer.

Creator of Soccer Pulse, Matt Danaher, joins the show to discuss periodization, his philosophy and the Soccer Pulse app.

Chris Rennie from Sporting Iowa SC speaks about training the modern goalkeeper.