In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, host Matt Langone interviews Brendan Adams, the head coach of Bridgewater State men's soccer team. They discuss Adams' two-decade-long tenure, his approach to recruiting, the identity and evolution of his program, and the competitive landscape of Division III soccer in New England. The episode also features a fun segment with producer David Yas, where they evaluate famous soccer goal calls, potential warm-up songs, and soccer movie trailers.

Topics

00:34 Meet Coach Brendan Adams

00:45 Building a Winning Program

03:00 Challenges and Successes in the MassCac

11:20 Recruitment Strategies and Challenges

12:57 The Value of State School Programs

17:33 Balancing Coaching and Recruitment

18:48 Reflecting on a Coaching Career

21:15 Team's Potential for the Season

21:38 Facing New Challenges as Top Dogs

22:06 Extra Time Segment Introduction

22:39 Evaluating Iconic Soccer Goal Calls

27:48 Best Soccer Warm-Up Songs

29:34 Soccer Movie Trailers Quiz

32:53 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts