On Episode 48 of the Next Level Training Soccer Podcast, we have the legend of MLS Next Academies on the show, Larry Sunderland of FC Cincinnati. Larry created the first Chicago Fire and Fire Jr Academy, Youth Technical Director for Portland Timbers and now the Director of Player Development at FCC.

Continuing the series of Most Influential Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States, Aaron and Jeff bring on one of the most famous US Soccer Players of all time, Eric Wynalda. Eric scored the most important and memorable goal in the history of the US Men's National Team, he scored the first EVER goal in the new MLS in 1996, and now resides in Las Vegas, NV.

In Episode 47, Jeff and Aaron continue the series of the Most Influential Youth Soccer Coaches in the Country with Doctor Nick Markette of RSL AZ. Get your notebooks out, because Dr. Markette is about to drop some knowledge on Parents and Coaches. With over 30 years of coaching experience, Dr. Markette has been named Coach of the Year in Arizona, ODP Coach, Professional and College Coach, and a doctorate in Education with a dissertation on Structure & Conditions of High Performing Teams. 

In Episode 47, Jeff and Aaron continue the series of the Most Influential Youth Soccer Coaches in the Country with Doctor Nick Markette of RSL AZ. Get your notebooks out, because Dr. Markette is about to drop some knowledge on Parents and Coaches. With over 30 years of coaching experience, Dr. Markette has been named Coach of the Year in Arizona, ODP Coach, Professional and College Coach, and a doctorate in Education with a dissertation on Structure & Conditions of High Performing Teams.

Continuing the series of Most Influential Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States, Aaron and Jeff bring on one of the most famous US Soccer Players of all time, Eric Wynalda. Eric scored the most important and memorable goal in the history of the US Men's National Team, he scored the first EVER goal in the new MLS in 1996, and now resides in Las Vegas, NV.

Aaron Byrd and Co-Host Jeff Suffolk talk the Power of Yet, getting cut from ODP, neuroplasticity, Super Bowl Sunday and more.

The the 2026 Series leading up to the World Cup, Aaron and Jeff are searching for the common threads amongst the most influential youth soccer coaches in America. On today's podcast, we have Cam Baker, USSF A Licensed MLS Next Academy Directory at Midwest United in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In Episode 44, Jeff and Aaron talk about the impact of the Pygmalion Effect as a coach and as a parent.

Probably the most controversial podcast questions we've encountered. Tune in for hot takes on the cost of youth sports and Aaron and Jeff's thoughts on big mistakes parents and players are making.

Happy 2026! This is a huge year for American Youth Soccer and we're here for all of it. We're kicking off the season with live questions and diving into the impact of the next 12 months on the future of American development. Buckle Up! It's going to be a wild year!