In this episode, host Brandon Stemwedel has the privilege of talking with Sonja Barr. Sonya opens up about the struggles and triumphs of her childhood as a Soccer Goalie, through her days coaching at the collegiate level.

Beyond the Bench is a MOTI Sports production that takes a deep dive on important youth sports topics each month. Each episode includes interviews with generous guests that share their perspectives on issues from a life "Beyond the Bench" as youth sports coaches, administrators, and more.

In this episode, host Brandon Stemwedel has the privilege of hearing amazing experiences from the West Brom player and Minnesota Kicks legend, Alan Merrick.  From his childhood youth to the pitch playing as a professional, Alan has an abundance of timeless knowledge to share.

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Beyond the Bench is a MOTI Sports production that takes a deep dive into important youth sports topics each month. Each episode includes interviews with generous guests that share their perspectives on issues from a life "Beyond the Bench" as youth sports coaches, administrators, and more.  

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Beyond the Bench is a MOTI Sports production that takes a deep dive on important youth sports topics each month. Each episode includes interviews with generous guests that share their perspectives on issues from a life "Beyond the Bench" as youth sports coaches, administrators, and more.  

Ever wonder why kids play sports and what you, the coach have to play in it? Cal Barr, Erik Lofald, and Brandon Stemwedel talk about the mentality of sports for an individual, team, and coach!  

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Beyond the Bench is a MOTI Sports production that takes a deep dive on important youth sports topics each month. Each episode includes interviews with generous guests that share their perspectives on issues from a life "Beyond the Bench" as youth sports coaches, administrators, and more.  

In this episode, host Brandon Stemwedel is joined by Erik Lofald and Cal Barr from Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This discussion on the three dimensions of sports will span three episodes, starting with the fundamentals of sports!  

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Beyond the Bench is a MOTI Sports production that takes a deep dive on important youth sports topics each month. Each episode includes interviews with generous guests that share their perspectives on issues from a life "Beyond the Bench" as youth sports coaches, administrators, and more.

In this episode, host Brandon Stemwedel is joined by the amazing Shannon Tanski Cornelius of the Duluth Heritage Foundation. Shannon shares best practices on how to be a good parent in youth sports!

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Welcome to Beyond the Bench with Brandon Stemwedel! Beyond the Bench is a MOTI Sports production that takes a deep dive on important youth sports topics each month. Each episode includes interviews with generous guests that share their perspectives on issues from a life "Beyond the Bench" as youth sports coaches, administrators, and more.

In this inaugural episode, Brandon interviews Coe College Head Men's Soccer Coach Kyle Bakas about the ins-and-outs of the college recruiting process from a Head Coach's point of view!

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