In This episode of The Nutmeg & Chill Podcast, DJ Colgate & Matt Dold dive into everything soccer. Coach Matt recaps his ECNL college showcases in South Carolina and Florida over the holidays, sharing insights on player recruitment and how many more kids have secured college opportunities. 

We also break down the evolving landscape of soccer tournaments- how they work and what they really mean, the point system, and the future of competition. Plus, we recap Vegas cup in January and talk about upcoming Mayor's cup  in February and discuss the often-overlooked expectations on parents, sideline behavior and how it all impacts young athletes. 

From a coach's perspective, we tackle playing time, what kids should be doing to stay competitive, and the common misconceptions parents have about the process. We also discuss DJ Colgate's son Diego and what he does to stay competitive and his journey. 

Finally, we dive into the ECNL and MLS 2-Tier system-and Coach Matt has a big surprise announcement you don't want to miss!

Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation about the beautiful game!

In This episode of  The Nutmeg & Chill Podcast, host Coach Matt recaps his ECNL team's journey through recent college showcases, sharing insights into the players performances and updates on their college recruitment progress as discussed in episode 1. Host's DJ Colgate & Matt Dold also sit down with Jack Nishimoto, one of his standout players on his current ECNL team, to discuss Jack's incredible story of signing with UC San Diego a D1 school while on injury with a torn ACL.

To keep things light, we dive into a fun chat about futbol, American football, and the chaos of fantasy football. Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining episode!

In this exciting "Kick Off" episode of The"Nutmeg & Chill" Podcast  we dive into the world of youth soccer, exploring the journey from grassroots play to competitive flights. Join us as we share valuable insights from our elite coach and hosts Matt Dold & DJ Colgate. We discuss the importance of nurturing skills, understanding the different pathways to success for aspiring soccer players. Whether you're a parent, a coach, or young athlete this episode will provide you with the essential knowledge and inspiration to navigate the youth soccer landscape. Tune in and kick off your soccer journey with us!