James Sanders from Rockwell Brewery, and 4 time Soccer Dad guest Jason Glover, joined to chat all things soccer and more. James talks about his own experience navigating the landscape with his son, an academy level player, that made the choice to go the H.S. route, that ended up netting him a State Championship with St. Louis University High! In addition we talk about the Rockwell beer garden, it's pizza, beer, and other SUPER important topics!!!

#soccer #beer #parenthood #pizza #academy #StLouis

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The MO Rush team, led by Jason Wyland, Adam Wiedenhoffer, and Jud Mahony joined Jarod and I to talk about the club, their culture, their focus, and their recent invite to the ECNL Platform, elevating yet another STL soccer club to local/regional/national relevance!

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Willy Roy is a US Soccer Legend. Inducted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 89', Willy's path, experiences, and other passions (including Wrestling) are incredible. A class act that gave back to the game as the coach at Northern Illinois University after his playing days, he now watches as his son carry's the baton in his hometown of Chicago!

#nasl #usmnt #soccer #german #chicago #stlstars #patmcbride

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MLS Next is expanding. In an attempt to grow, and become more vertically integrated, MLS Next has added a 2nd level, that will operate under the guidance of MLS Next, and allow for player movement within the MLS pyramid, while also allowing for High School flexibility as well.

Joining me are the directors representing St. Louis Scott Gallagher - Jeff Davis, Lou Fusz Soccer - Matt Mueller, and St. Louis Development Academy - Dan Donigan.

Yes... they do actually get along, contrary to popular belief. In order to continue to dominate midwest soccer, they realize they have to!

#mlsnext #propathway #highschoolsoccer #recruiting #playerdevelopment

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Robert Spain has joined to talk about his coaching pathway, his experience helping to build the Columbus Crew's recruiting in the academy, and current roll as head coach at Huntingdon College.

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Joe Maher joined Jarod and JB to talk all things soccer from his youth club days at Scott Gallagher, becoming a Hoosier, finishing off a Billiken, getting drafted, and then deciding to walk away. An incredible player, and an even better human. Parents... put your kids on this one. Lot's of insight and realities regarding pathway, fits, and what's important.

#indianauniversity #collegesoccer #mls #drafted #pathway #development #more

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A couple of soccer LEGENDS right here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess and STL USWNT Ruth Harker teamed up for a visit with Ruth’s ’85-er teammate, Linda Gancitano. Being the first girl to play on her boys’ high school soccer team in the early 1980’s, Linda knows ALL about GRIT - that, and her love of the game, carried her all the way though NCAA D1 play at the University of Central Florida with defensive MVP honors in the successful program (YET to be recognized by their Hall of Fame). Then, it was onto the USWNT where she, Ruth, and team would tear down barriers while playing The Beautiful Game. Listen in for their great stories and debates. Plus, learn about Linda’s other work with the environment, the Miami Heat, teaching happiness, and continuing to push the game for girls and women!  

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Doug Cress is the mastermind/OZ behind the wickedly popular Facebook Group: "1970's Soccer USA"

With over 30,000 followers, Doug regularly posts pictures, clips, and vids featuring the true OG's of soccer in America. With a focus on the domestic players from the NASL & MISL, there is no shortage of "stache's" and "mullet's" on top of COPA's!!!

Give the page a follow, and don't forget to LIKE REVIEW FOLLOW OR SHARE the show!!!

#nasl #misl #ussoccer #legends #stlouis #dougcress #facebook

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We were joined by Ryan Hodgson and Dr. Mathes from the Pre-College Development Academy. PCDA is first to market here in the states providing a college gap year solution that provides high level development, transferable credits, all while retaining young players full four years of eligibility for the next phase of their playing career.

Don't forget to check out "Choose It Right" to help prepare your high school player for the next level: https://www.chooseitright.com/soccerdadpod/smart-college-report

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Mom Kelly, and daughters Rylie, Raigan, & Quin sat down to talk all things soccer in the Longo house. We covered playing at the highest level, choosing between high school and club, the spring season when every practice is a tryout, personal responsibility, which parent is more fun to travel with, and what is most important at the end of the day... take a listen, Like, Review Follow, and Share, and let's go!

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