Down the Tunnel

In this episode of down the tunnel we talk to Brian Cordova a member of the Backline (Supporters Club of Nashville SC) as well as a member of the Nashville Hammers (a West ham United Supports group in Nashville) about Soccer fandom in the US and what the landscape looks like.

In this episode of down the tunnel we experience the journey of former Head Coach of Reading United Alan McCann who stepped down from his position this week. Former USL two Coach of the year during both of his seasons at Reading United, Coach McCann shares his journey from a young Irish lad coming to the US to play college soccer and gain an education, to Head Coach at Reading United and taking the next to back to back USL 2 championships appearances.

In today’s episode of Down the Tunnel has Patrick Greene, one of the directors at Manhattan Soccer Club in New York. He discusses some of the challenges of an inner city club, and some of his shares his love for the game and the kids whom he gets to work with.

Today’s episode of Down the Tunnel has the NSC General Manager Mike Jacobs sharing his journey in the game from high school soccer coach to MLS General Manager. His drive and determination are inspirational as he shares his story.

In this episode of Down the Tunnel Jose Baxter shares his story of being picked up by Everton in their academy at the age of 7, and making his first team debut at 16 years old in the Premier League. He discusses his journey in the game, coping with his two year suspension from the game after a failed drug test and all of the struggles and trials in between. Jose is currently playing with Memphis 901 in the USL and has co-founded a soccer camp he runs in Tennessee.

In this episode Jason Barclay shares his playing experiences growing up and through college. He also talks about the pride he has in sharing his knowledge and experience with his children as they begin to build their relationship with the game of soccer.

In this episode we we discuss the role of the athletic trainer, specifically in the college athletic setting. Jessica talks about injury prevention, athlete monitoring, rehabilitation and the role and relationship the ATC has with the athletes and the coaching staff.

In today’s episode with Coach Gorton (@stephenGorton1) we discuss his coaching journey so far and his current position at Purdue Fort Wayne @MastadonMSoccer and his approach to building a sustainable and consistent culture within the program.

In this episode we have a insightful story from Debbie McCulloch whose journey has taken her from experiencing the game at every level from cutting grass at Dundee united, to managing a women’s football club in the Scottish Premier League.

In this episode we talk to Liam McGarry, the Childrens Program manager from Aberdeen Football club. We talk all things development from helping the players learn to cope with being the best, or potentially not being the best in their respective groups. It is amazing to hear the amount of energy, time, effort that goes into the players development from the early ages and how it can translate to the culture of the player and the culture of the team.