THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Getting back to our roots with this episode, featuring STL's own Matt McAvin. From the near Southwest side, this Statesman talks about his path from Busch to SLU, some post-college dreams, landing at WWT, and life in a real and inspirational way. We cover everything from the game to kids, to cancer, and more... Enjoy, and share with a friend!

#soccer #cancer #slu #collegesoccer #quincycollege #family #priorities

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Special episode with one of the main architects of the proposed 2 season NCAA D1 Soccer schedule.

We cover the pros, the cons, and some other things most aren't considering as well.

#ncaa #soccer #Division1 #academic #studentathlete #ussoccer

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Back for a third go, the one and only Terry Michler. Joining us today are Tim Brunette and Tim Breitbach, the creative forces behind the making of:

"More than Wins, the Terry Michler Story"

With 52 years of sideline experience, a pile of wins that put him at the top nationally, and 5 decades of players, situations and stories, we talk about the direction of this documentary, some of the stories, and more.

#stlouis #movie #soccer #cbc #missouri #dutchtouch #legendary

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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