What are some things to keep in mind as you head into the pre-season as a youth soccer coach? Find out from Ian Barker, Soccer Coach Instructor.

Summer is over and it's time to get back into a productive sleep routine. Get some tips and advice from Dr. Amy Bender, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra.

With pre-season soccer quickly approaching, soccer players need to get back into the zone when it comes to nutrition. What are some tips to getting your nutrition on point? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition, as we dive into the subject here on the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.

 

For more information on Lindsay Hazard and Cherish Nutrition, click here: https://www.cherishnutrition.net/

Ever hear "If you score a goal, I'll give you $5."? Is there a problem with parents or families using this method? Excited to welcome Shay Haddow from Alpha Girl Confidence back to the podcast to talk about this subject and so much more about player motivation and incentives.

Did you know there is a lot more to play college soccer than you think? Find out what it's like and the various pressures athletes face with Kerrigan Johnson, former D2 collegiate soccer player.

SOCCER COACHES - THIS EPISODE IS YOUR YOU! We are excited to welcome Jenny Rearick, communication coach and owner of Fit To Speak, back to the podcast to talk about how soccer coaches can give more effective feedback to their players.

Today, we talk about a tough topic: suicide. May is #MentalHealthMonth. WVSA is committed to the mental health of our members and not afraid to tackle the tough topics. With the recent deaths of two collegiate athletes, we speak with Dr. Ashley Coker Cranney of Whole Brain Solutions, LLC about suicide. What are the warning signs? What can parents and coaches do? Find out and listen.

 

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Join us as Stephanie May, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition, talks about how female youth soccer players can be properly fueled during their menstrual cycle. She will be providing FIVE tips for our players that can be implemented immediately.

Great new episode of the podcast coming your way. We talk to Andy Seraphin, Doctor of Physical Therapy, about the things youth players can do to keep themselves fit and healthy this spring season. DON'T MISS IT! #soccer #fit #healthy #physicaltherapy #injured #wellness #development

What can coaches, clubs, parents and associations do to better develop our young referees and keep them in the game? Find out the thoughts of Jason Hutchinson, State Referee Administrator, Idaho Soccer Referee Committee.