Down the Tunnel

In this episode we have Steven Smith sharing his journey from Dublin Ireland to the US, where he experienced college soccer from Junior College, to NAIA, to coaching at NCAA, professional trials in Ireland and everything in between. He shares how he has turned his setbacks into positive experiences to utilize in moving forward.

In this episode we are joined by Sebastian Giraldo P.hD in Sports Management with a specialization in Elite Athlete Development. Sebastian is currently the Director of Coaching & Methodology with San Antonio Soccer Club (SA City). He has experience in coaching for the past two decades in a number of levels and environments, and he is also a member of the US Soccer National Instructor Coaching Education Staff. He shares his values and methods in coaching and creating the best environments for player development.

In this episode we Jack shares his journey within sport, his mission with The Coaching Lab, and the importance of creating each player as an individual project with a unique pathway forward. He shares how he started The Coaching Lab and how they’re positively impacting coaches and athletes around the world.

In this episode we go through Tony’s journey in the game in Cincinnati Ohio. His experiences in youth, HS, College, Indoor Pro, from playing as well as his coaching experiences. He discusses how he approaches conflict with parents and shares insights on player development. He also talks about his program with the Cincinnati public school system in giving soccer opportunities to those who would not otherwise have it.

In this episode we hear from AJ Bannister, from Kidderminster England sharing his journey within the game, the challenges he’s faced, and the tools he used to maintain his course of achieving his goals.

In this episode we have Assistant Athletic Director/Communications lead for IUPUI. He discusses all things athletic department as well as the evolution of their soccer facilities into the facility they have now that was shared with the Indy 11 of the USL. He shares his love and passion for all things IUPUI as an Alumni and how much it means to him to give back to the student athletes they have.

In this episode Vadim shares his story from multicultural upbringing, adjusting to life in Ireland, and then coming to the USA to play college soccer and the challenges involved. He shares his journey from Junior College to NCAA, PDL, and Indoor professional experiences along with establishing his own private training in VAVA 1on1.

In this episode of Down the Tunnel we visit with Toby Frolich, Technical Staff member, age group coordinator and ECNL head coach for Pleasanton Rage in California. He talks about his journey in the game, some struggles he has had with anxiety and depression and overcome them to be where he is now.

In this episode we recap the first season of down the tunnel and talk about the top 5 episodes of the year. It’s an appreciation episode to the guests who’ve come on, and the listeners who follow!

in this episode of Down the Tunnel we hear the story of Head Womens Soccer Coach Dylan Cassidy as he has embarked on his college coaching journey. He come to the US to play junior college soccer at East Central College, progressed to McKendree University to play NCAA Division 2 soccer and has had several assistant jobs before being named the new Head Womens Soccer Coach at Fontbonne University.