The pros and cons of tryouts. What parents and players should look for in a team environment.

In this episode, Phil Zayas interviews some of his former captains at JWU, Patricio Rolon and Valentin Salinas. They give a players perspective, on their roll and how leadership helped create a positive team environment.

In part 2 of this three part series titled “Leadership” . Phil Zayas and Keith Tabatznik discus what Keith looked for in his leaders while serving as the head men’s soccer coach at Georgetown University for 25 seasons.

In part one of this three part series I will interview guest Denise Shulte-Brown head women’s soccer coach at the University of South Florida. She will share how she manages her team leaders. Their role on the USF team, and the characteristics she looks for in leaders.

In this episode, the current GM of “Oakland Roots” Giuseppe DePalo talks about his journey as a coach. And also talks about what young players need to do to make it as a pro.

In this episode we discuss Covid 19, youth soccer development & more.

In this episode, three former players of Phil Zayas give great insight into what led to their success as captains at a D1 level and what to expect at the college level. Great info for club coaches, high school coaches, parents, and players.

In our first episode, “Soccer Phil” will be introduced by guest David Graham. The two of them will discuss the future of the show, and the impact of covid 19 on the 2020 college recruiting class.