THE Soccer Dad-Pod

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October 13 Ep 296: Jay DeMerit | From Green Bay to USMNT
My favorite #USMNT players have turned out to be the ones that weren’t supposed to be there. Players that didn’t come from soccer towns and didn’t have the soccer connections. The grinders that turned out to be legendary… think #ClintDempsey
Today’s episode features another one of those players. From Green Bay, a place not known for its soccer roots, Jay Demerit busted every rule, every expectation, and proved everyone wrong… except himself. Starting on a pub league 9th division team in England, living in a friend's attic, in two short seasons he catapulted to Captaining Watford and man-marking Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford.
Check out Jay's new project RiseXShine for more info: https://www.risexshine.com/

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1 hr 32 min
October 06 Ep. 295 Steven Kratchman | Soccer & Architecture & More
This is a new vibe for us! Steven Kratchman is an STL-born native who's been living in NYC for over 30 years and is an architect who is now focused on the relationship between Stadiums, Cities, their people, and the culture that comes along with that... or not (think Sporting KC & the parking lot)
Check out Steven on LinkedIn for more about this topic!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbkratchman/
#architecture #soccer #stadiums #cities #culture #mls #usl

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1 hr 7 min
September 16 Ep. 294: Akron Zips | Jarod, Mike, and Billy
On the morning of their rematch against their playoff nemesis Billikens from 2025 NCAA tournament, head coach Jared Embick, Asst. Coach Mike Nanchoff, and Alum/GM Billy Zufall joined to talk all things Zips, recruiting, pro-pathway, rule changes, competition, GRIT, and more!
Like the show? Here's a link to buy us a beer, as we wouldn't dare ask for cash!!!
#akronzips #collegesoccer #ncaasoccer #nationalchampions #character #recruiting #pathway

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1 hr 14 min
August 31 Ep. 293: Andre Luciano | Hoosier turned Recruiter
Ask around and most will have nothing but good things to say about Andre Luciano. This Vegas kid turned Hoosier is now using his lifetime's worth of skills and experience to help young players get to the next level: College.
As a rep at SRUSA Soccer Andre focuses on an approach that matches a player to the moment... the level... and ultimately the right team.
Don't forget to drop a review on your favorite player; it's free, and it helps us spread the word!!!

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1 hr 12 min
August 25 Ep 292: Rich Nassif | Sprocket Sports & Building Clubs
Rich Nassif joined to talk about his experiences playing, coaching at the D1 level, and currently working at Sprocket Sports helping clubs manage, organize, and adapt to the modern game and ALLLLLL of it's (parents) expectations! Also, check out his podcast: "How I Built This Sports Club" for some inside baseball on youth club logistics and more!
Sprocket Sports
How I Built This Sports Club
#sportsclubs #youthsoccer #clubteams #soccerlifestyle

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1 hr 25 min
August 21 Ep 291: Jack Turachnik | CIU MLS Next Director
From the burbs of Chicago, Jack Turachnik joined to talk about his journey through the Chicago Fire Academy, College Soccer, and now MLS Next Director at Central Illinois United, as well as the USL 2 Springfield FC Head Coach. From pathway to merging a region, to the current MLS development landscape and more... Let's Go!!!
#illinois #centralillinois #soccer #mlsnext #academysoccer #usl2

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1 hr 9 min
August 13 Ep. 290: Washington University | Coaches Corner...
After an incredible run last year, Coach Andrew Bordelon & Asst. Coach Gavin Kalish joined Jarod and I at Llewellyn's in Webster to talk all things Bears soccer. One of the most prestigious universities in the world, Wash U., not surprisingly, is a heavyweight in the game we all love, HQ'd right here in St. Louis.
From admissions to recruiting, to style, to what's next, we cover a lot!!!

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1 hr 6 min
August 08 Ep 289: Michael Wiggins | Chicago player, coach, and author
Michael Wiggins knows the game. As a player who grew up in the Chicago burbs, Michaels journey took him through HS, to Illinois State, a run pro with Chicago Power FC, and an immediate transition into coaching... from which he hasn't looked back! Here's an excerpt from his 5 Star Soccer bio:
"With over 20 years of soccer camp experience to match his 24 years and 339 wins as a varsity high school head coach, 5 Star Soccer Camp Director Michael Wiggins continues to lead soccer programming throughout the Chicagoland area with as much energy and excitement as he did back in 1994. In his second career position as a high school head coach, Wiggins has continued to see success with the Hinsdale Central boys soccer program. "

#soccer #highschoolsoccer #chicago #illinois #club #academy

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1 hr 20 min
July 30 Ep288 St. Louis Stars SC | Matt & Jim
St. Louis has an abundance of quality soccer clubs. With one of the most iconic names/logos, the new iteration of St Louis Stars SC is making waves for sure. We chatted with the two in charge of steering the ship and turning this club into a top-level training/development club, a high-end competitor, and, more importantly, an integral part of the community.
Jim Thebeau & Matt Hulsey, live from FBAG in fenton!
https://stlstars.club/
Hosted by Jarod and JB!
#stlouis #stars #soccer #clubsoccer #development

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1 hr 10 min
July 23Ep 287: PAY 2 PLAY - A deep dive with SLSG
Pay to play. Everyone's favorite excuse as to why US soccer is failing. To be clear... It's expensive. And not only are underprivileged families incapable of engaging, but it's also a massive strain on families that "can."
But what are you paying for? How do you value the spend? What's your goal? What's the expectation at the end of the day? All of those questions are individually measured.
What isn't as clear, and certainly debatable, is whether or not pay-to-play has a direct correlation to everyone's negative analysis of US Soccer coming out of the World Cup. Don't forget... out of 211 countries in FIFA, we just finished in the top 16, ahead of countries like Germany and Italy, one disappointment, the other not even there.
If it were "free," ask yourself a few questions:
who would pay?

who would coach that isn't already (think current results)?

how would you manage a population 58X larger than Norway, and they're pretty good?

would free actually result in kids caring more when they're true idols are in the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB?
Lot's to unpack. Worthy of a part 2... Let's go!
#soccer #paytoplay #youthsoccer #usmnt #pathway #usysa #mls #usl

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1 hr 24 min

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Based out of St. Louis, ”Soccer Dad-Pod” is a show with Top-Flight Guests who stomach the Mid-Table hosts. From THE ORIGINAL SOCCER CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES, there is no shortage of incredible…